On 30 December 2019, Rinpoche took his monks on the one hour journey from Bodhgaya to the Cool Grove Charnel Ground. First Rinpoche explained to them why charnel grounds are so important for tantric practitioners. Then he spoke about the Cool Grove Charnel Ground. He explained why we know there is no doubt that that place is the original charnel ground where the great vidyadharas of the past practised. He also spoke about its special connection with Mahasiddha Shavaripa.

On 29 December 2020, Rinpoche took his monks from Bodhgaya to nearby Cock’s Foot Peak. There, he explained its background for – as he says at the end of the teaching, when advising on the proper attitude pilgrims should adopt – to make the most of a pilgrimage, it is important to be aware of the significance of the sacred place we practise at.