We would like to announce that starting on September 9th to the 15th Planets will be aligned for the practice of Rishi Star. During this time water is very healing medicine. Rinpoche wrote a practice for this time this should be recited before bathing in the water.
Below is an article written by Khandro Kunzang for those who wish to understand a little more about Rishi star.

According to Tibetan and Vedic astrology, there are a cluster of stars, called the ‘Rishi’ stars, that ‘appear’ for one week each year – usually during the 8th lunar month (September). This year, according to Tibetan astrology, the Rishi stars will be ‘out’ from Sept. 9-15. In Tibetan this is known as ‘Karma Rishi.’

Rangrig Dorje Rinpoche offers this prayer and mantra to be said while taking a bath outside under these stars: