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Mindrolling Monastery Group Photo - 2010 Losar New Year
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June 2010
Longchen Rabjam Teachings
H.E. Khenchen Rinpoche gave the oral transmission and explanation from the cycle of teachings of Longchen Rabjam in the Shedra.
May 23, 2010
Shedra Reopens After the Annual Holiday
Shedra Update: This year there were 60 to 70 monks who wanted to join the shedra. To apply, the monks must have the 8th grade results of primary monk school. Only 17 monks qualified through the written exam. On May 24th of this year, 2009 annual exam results were distributed to the shedra monks and on the May 25th, 2009 annual exam results for the primary school monks in the monastery were distributed.
After successfully completing the 7th grade, the monks have earned their Sutra degree and continue through the 9th grade studying Vajrayana. Ninth (9th) grade of the shedra is the final class level. After successfully completing the 9th grade, the Vajrayana Degree is awarded and the monks have earned the title of Lopon. This year we have 6 monks who completed the 9th grade.
Khenchen Rinpoche would like to congratulate the following students who achieved first or second standing in their respective grade level, the Disciplinarians, and all who excelled in the exams.
 
First Grade: 1st/ Rinchen Tobgyal, 2nd/ Tulku Jurme Dorjey Gyalpo
 
Second Grade: 1st/ Jurme Tashi Wangchuk, 2nd/ Jurme Yeshe Gyatso
 
Third Grade: 1st/ Tulku Tsultrim Gyatso, 2nd/ Tulku Jurme Ogen Wangchuk
 
Forth Grade: 1st/ Jurmey Tsultrim Phelgey, 2nd/ Jurmey Namdol Dargey
 
Fifth Grade: 1st/ Jurme Shedrup Chonjor, 2nd/ Jurme Pema Sherab
 
Sixth Grade: 1st/ Jurme Namgyal, 2nd/ Jurme Sonam Rabten
 
Eighth Grade: 1st/ Tulku Jampal Wangpo, 2nd/ Jurme Ogen Tenzin
Tulku Jurme Dorjee (above) is the Disciplinarian of the Shedra.
The monks above are Disciplinarian Captains of the Monastery.
Tulshug Phelgay (left) and Ngmayal Wangchuk (right)
May 22, 2010
Khenchen Rinpoche Invited to Vietnam for Teachings
Khenchen Rinpoche made a short journey to Vietnam where he visited Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Dalat City. It was his first trip to that area. About 90% of Vietnam is Mahayana Buddhist so Rinpoche gave teachings and empowerments to the people in the mahayana temples. On the last day of his trip, they offered Long Life Prayers to him and released animals. |
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April 4, 2010
Khenpo Jamphel Tsering Has Passed Away
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It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Khenpo Jamphel Tsering Sunday morning after many days of illness. He was a prominent Khenpo of the Mindrolling Ngagyur Nyingma College working tirelessly for its development. This is a big loss for the college and he will be deeply missed. Minling Khenchen Rinpoche would like to express deep gratitude for the selfless contributions for which Khenpo Jamphel Tsering will be long remembered. His dedication and commitment to Buddhism is highly regarded and his endeavors will live on through all of those fortunate to have known him and his genuinely pure intentions.
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Khenpo Jamphel Tsering was born in 1953 in Gashay, Tibet. After arriving in India, he became a monk at the Mindrolling Monastery where he studied and finished his education under Khenpo Rabjay, Khenpo Kunga Wangchuk and Khenpo Rinchen. His root Teachers were Kyabje Do Drubchen Rinpoche and H.E. Zonang Rinpoche. Once he became a Khenpo, he began to teach at Ngagyur Nyingma College continuing for many years until he succumbed to his illness. Many of his students have also graduated from the College as Khenpos. In addition, he traveled and taught in Europe and Asia.
Photo 1991: Khenpo Jamphel Tsering sits in 1st row, 2nd from the left.
H.E. Minling Khenchen Rinpoche sits in 1st row center (4th from the left).
The Minling Dorsem (Vajrasattuva) puja for Khenpo Jamphel Tsering continued at Mindrolling Monastery where the 1st day of prayers was presided over by H.E. Khochhen Rinpoche and H.E. Minling Khenchen Rinpoche. They also presided over Khenpo's funeral puja, held on April 7th on the campus of Ngagyur Nyingma College. Many lay people and monks paid their final respects presenting katags and supplications. |
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March 27, 2010
Long Life Ceremony for H.E. Khochhen Rinpoche
The Mindrolling Sangha offered a Long Life Ceremony (Tenzhug) to His Eminence Khochhen Rinpoche. According to the Tibetan calender, Rinpoche's zodiac sign is the Tiger which marks this year, 2010 – the year of Iron Tiger, as his black year. The ceremony was held in the Shrine Hall of Guru Padmasambhava at the Stupa. The ceremony was attended by H.E. Minling Khenchen Rinpoche (as Dorje Lopon).
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Also attending were H.E. Penam Rinpoche, Ven. Shabdrung Lhundrup Tengay, Ogyen Tobgyal Rinpoche, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche as well as Lodi Gyari Rinpoche, Bhutuk Gyari and Sonam Tenphel (representatives of the Nyingma School of the Tibetan Parliament in-exile), Dolma Gyari (Deputy Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament in-exile), and representatives from different monasteries. All monks and nuns of Mindrolling Monastery and many of the local lay community were present to pay their respects to Rinpoche.
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Since the establisment of Mindrolling monastery in India by H.E. Khochhen Rinpoche and the late H.E. Jampal Lodro Rinpoche, Rinpoche has worked tirelessly for the construction and maintenance of Mindrolling Monastery. H.E. Khochhen Rinpoche's efforts and perseverance have played a major role in every improvement and expansion of the monastery through the years. The prominent Stupa of Peace was build under his guidance. Since the parinirvana of Kyabje Mindrolling Trichen Rinpoche, he is now the President of Mindrolling Monastery. May His Eminence's activities flourish without obstacles and may he have a long and healthy life.
March 21, 2010
Second Enthronement of Khenpos
Congratulations to the six new Khenpos of the Mindrolling Shedra (Ngagyur Nyingma College) have graduated and were enthroned on March 21, 2010 (6th of the 2nd month in the lunar calender).
New Khenpos, left to right:
Khenpo Ngendak, Khenpo Thechog Gyeltsen, Khenpo Yeshe Phuntsog, Khenpo Gyurme Dorje, Khenpo Kalsang Nyima, and Khenpo Palden Phuntsog.
Senior Ceremony Officiators, seated in center:
H.E. Khochhen Rinpoche, H.E. Minling Khenchen Rinpoche, H.E. Penam Rinpoche, and Venerable Tulku Lhundrup Tengay.
This is the second enthronement of Khenpos for Mindrolling Monastery in exile. In 2005, Mindrolling Monastery of India held its first enthronement of Khenpos in its history.
Above: H.E. Khochhen Rinpoche presented certificates to the new Khenpos; H.E. Minling Khenchen Rinpoche gave a speech.
 
February 28, 2010
New Supreme Head of Nyingma Lineage Appointed
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It is with great happiness that we announce the joyful news that Kyabje Trulshig Rinpoche, one of most pre-eminent and respected masters of the Nyingma lineage, has accepted the committee’s request to be the New Supreme Head of the Nyingma Lineage. The position has been vacant since the parinirvana of Kyabje Penor Rinpoche in March of 2009 who replaced Kyabje Minling Trichen after his parinirvana in 2008. Hereafter, Kyabje Trulshig Rinpoche is the Supreme Head of the Nyingma Lineage.
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We wish Kyapje Trulshig Rinpoche a long life so that he may benefit all sentient beings prevailing in the world.
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Kyabje Trulshig Rinpoche has appointed H.E. Khochhen Rinpoche as the General Secretary of Nyingmapa. |
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February 22, 2010
Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche 100th Anniversary
H.E. Khochhen Rinpoche and Minling Khenchen Rinpoche traveled to Nepal to pay tribute to Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche on his 100th Birthday Anniversary at a ceremony which had begun a few days earlier. Khyentse Rinpoche lived between 1910 and 1991. |
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February 2010
Determination for Head of Nyingma Lineage Begins
During the Nyingma Monlam Chenmo of 2010, several meetings were held in Bodhgaya regarding the appointment of the new Supreme Head of The Nyingma Lineage. The previous head was Kyabje Penor Rinpoche who has now passed into Parinirvana. The meetings were attended by senior Nyingmapa teachers including Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche, Minling Khenchen Rinpoche, Khochhen Rinpoche, Rigo Tulku and other members of the organization. Please click here to read more...
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Senior Nyingma Rinpoches (left to right):
Kyabje Chadral Rinpoche; Kyabje Dodrupchen Rinpoche;
Kyapje Trulshig Rinpoche; and Kyabje Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche.
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February 17, 2010
2nd Parinirvana Anniversary Ceremony
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The entire Mindrolling Sangha commemorated the second anniversary of His Holiness Mindrolling Trichen Rinpoche passing into parinirvana. The Minling Dorsem (Vajrasattva) was the ceremony performed. About 100 Mindrolling monks who are still in Bodhgaya receiving the Nyingma rGyus bum teachings also observed the anniversary under the famous Bodhi tree. |
H.H. Mindrolling Trichen Rinpoche is remembered as the true emanation of Guru Rinpoche. He passed into parinirvana on the 3rd day of the first month of the lunar calendar, which in the western calendar would be February 9, 2008.
January 16-25, 2010
Nyingma Mönlam Chenmo
The annual Nyingma Monlam Chenmo, also known as World Peace Prayers, began January 16th and continued for ten days in Bodhgaya, India. As usual, thousands of people from around the world attended the successful prayer event.
As this year’s sponsor, His Eminence Khenchen Rinpoche made a special dedication of the event to our two prominent and exceptional Teachers to whom he is extremely grateful, Kyabje Minling Trichen Rinpoche and Kyabje Penor Rinpoche. Khenchen Rinpoche acknowledged that largely due to the kindness of donors, he has been able to fulfill his second term commitment and looks forward to sponsoring again in 2011. He is exceedingly grateful for each and every contribution and donation offered. You may read more Monlam information below in the project’s section.
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2008, 2010, and 2011
Sponsorship of Nyingma Mönlam Chenmo
As President of the Monlam Chenmo Organization, H.E. Khenchen Rinpoche, sponsored the Annual World Peace Prayers in Bodhgaya for 2008 and 2010. He will also sponsor the event in 2011. Sponsorship includes the responsibility to provide food and accommodations for thousands of participating monks, nuns, and lay people from around the world.
2006-2009
Retreat Centre in Bhutan
We are building a Retreat Centre in Bhutan, the Land of The Thunder Dragon. It is the only country other than Tibet where the practice of
Vajrayana still thrives. The Retreat Centre which is located in Thimpu,
the capital of Bhutan, is nearing completion. The centre will have a total
of 10 rooms and a shrine hall. All expenses during the retreat will be
borne by H.E. Khenchen Rinpoche. The duration of stay in the retreat will depend on
individual requirement, preference and availability.
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2006-2009
Ngagyur Nyingma College Library
The construction of the Library Project, designed by Mr. Chen Ter Kwai, commenced in 2006. This $5.5 million project is undertaken in memorial of the well-known Mindrolling library in Tibet. When completed, this 2-story Library will be a very unique rectangular 65,000 sq. ft. structure that is 42 meters long and 32 meters wide.
2006-2009
"Project Hope" -- New School and Orphanage
The proposed project, “Hope,” is for a school of at least 20 classrooms at Dehradun, Uttaranchal, India. It is aimed at uplifting orphaned and underprivileged children in and around the area of Dehradun. There is an urgent need for this type of charitable school with boarding facilities to accommodate at least 500 low-income students aged 5 to 18 who are currently unable to attend school due to financial and other various constraints.
Along life's path, we continue to have goals and vision for the future. Some of those goals and dreams get fulfilled. For those that are yet to materialize, we can always re-envisage them so that they are no longer dreams but a reality. All what we have accomplished so far has been possible because we dared to dream and hope.
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REALIZE YOUR OWN SELF...THE TRUTH IS IN YOUR HEART THAT WILL LEAD YOU TO HEAVEN.
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