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Dear Friends of the Himalayan Children’s Fund,
I am delighted to let you know that we raised $14,700 in gifts for the
recent consecrations at Namo Buddha and Tara Abbey. It was an honor to present this donation on your behalf. Many thanks to everyone who
helped and sent congratulations.
The consecrations for both Namo Boudha Yangtse Monastery and
Thrangu Tara Abbey were officiated by Jamgon Kontrul Rinpoche. It
was a very special time especially for the monks and nuns to finally see the fruition of so many years of hard work, planning, and hoping.
There were many visiting Rinpoche’s and Lama’s from our own and other monasteries in Nepal and around the world. Thrangu Rinpoche’s
monks, nuns and 40 students from SMD school worked long, hard hours managing everything from meals and water to cleaning and
guiding. The preparation and organization was superb, allowing the
guests to feel comfortable and welcome. I think this was not an easy task considering there were probably at least 2000 people in attendance for
both ceremonies!
Rather that give you a lot to read this time I will let the photos tell the
story. More photos will be placed on rinpoche.com soon.
I hope you enjoy!
Debra Ann Robinson-Menzies
Himalayan Children’s Fund News
December 20, 2008
Did You Know?* You Can Give A Two-Way Gift
When you purchase the Giving Ring and/or the Giving Ring Pendant from Stone Lily 100% of the net profits are donated to the global beneficiary of your choice. HCF and the Shree Mangal Dvip School is one of ten. Please visit:http://www.thegivingring.com/
*You Can Order Directly For SMDThrough a company called Muncha you may order general merchandise directly for SMD. Muncha is a completely reliable Kathmandu firm. You may place an order online and they will deliver directly to the school.
* Buy From Snow Lion To HelpYou can assist the purchase of books for the school library when you order books on-line from Snow Lion Publications. Using the Snow Lion link on himalayan children.org automatically lets them know that SMD gets a percentage in the form of credit for ordering books for the library.http://www.himalayanchildren.org/help/Sponsor-faq.htm
* Purchase ArtJames Daniel III will donate a percentage of his profits from all paintings and drawings purchased directly from him to the HCF.http://www.studiojamesdaniel.com/
* AmazonSMD has a wish list! On Amazon.com enter himalayan [email protected] to view.
RemindersTell-A-Friend CampaignPlease remember to be a fundraiser for HCF! Share your stories and love of contributing with others. Please let me know if you need more brochures!Sponsorship FeesMonk or Nun $240.00; Branch School Monk $575.00; Shedra Monk $600.00; Students: Boarding $805.00, Day $310.00, Seniors $1000.00Give a GiftYou may gift a gift in someone’s honor or as a present in any amount.For example $15.00 will pay for a full antibiotic treatment for lung ailments for one person which could save a life.
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The two days of festivities at Namo Buddha began with speeches in Nepali, Tibetan and English.
The consecration puja was conducted by Jamgon Kontrul Rinpoche and included blessings given indoors and around the outside.
An image of the Buddha in the interior room behind the main shrine hall.
The new hall, seen from below, is very impressive with the Karmapa’s Dream flag, the Buddhist flag and the flag for Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery flying in the breeze.
The new Shrine Hall is above in the middle, new quarters for monks below and the new, multi-level dining hall is on the right.
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One of several new dormitories for the monks.
The new clinic at Namo Buddha with Yonten, one of the staff monks.
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pproThe festivities included an afternoon of Lama Dancing, Tai Chi and clowning on the roof of the new school.
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The new Shrine Hall for Tara Abbey was decorated with strings of colored lights on the outside and many flags and banners.
Families and friends came to honor the nuns and all were treated to a performance of their Tara Dance outside in the newly fashioned courtyard.
Clockwise from the left, Karma Dolma the head nun leads the procession, Jamgon Kontrul Rinpoche blesses Tara Abbey, Metok leads the Body, Speech, and Mind Offering and below nuns in puja.
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