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His Eminence
Minling Khenchen Rinpoche
Due to the efforts and teachings of the great Mahaguru Padmasambhava, Buddhism flourished in Tibet beginning in the 8th century. Of the four main schools that developed, the oldest is the Nyingma or the Old Translation School. The Kagyu, Sakya and Gelug lineages comprise the Sarma or New Translation School.

The essence of the Nyingma lineage is the precious Dzogchen teachings, the most ancient, powerful and direct teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. For today’s troubled world, these teachings are the clearest and most effective way to realize one’s full potential as a human being. The Nyingmapa or Nyingma School has six main monasteries of learning and practice. Of the six, Mindrolling is one of the largest and most important practice and study centers in Central Tibet.

Since its establishment in 1676 by the great Dharma King Chögyal Terdag Lingpa, Mindrolling has attracted monks from the length and breadth of Tibet. Mindrolling is considered by all the great masters of Tibetan Buddhism, and especially by all the teachers of the Nyingma lineage as an inspiring example of practicing the pure and profound Dharma of Vajrayana Buddhism. An unbroken lineage of great masters continues up to this day and Mindrolling is known throughout the Dharma world, both as the lineage and monastery dedicated completely to Dharma activities and as a main center for maintaining the precious secret Vajrayana Doctrine.
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Mindrolling Monastery Group Photo - 2010 Losar New Year
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Mindrolling Updates
March 3, 2010
Enthronement of Khenpos Finalized

The enthronement of Khenpos for this year has been finalized. Six new Khenpos of the Mindrolling Shedra (Ngagyur Nyingma College) will be enthroned on March 20, 2010 (5th of the 2nd month in the lunar calender). This will be 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.


February 28, 2010
New Supreme Head of Nyingma Lineage Appointed

 
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.
We wish Kyapje Trulshig Rinpoche a long life so that he may benefit all sentient beings prevailing in the world.

Kyabje Trulshig Rinpoche has appointed H.E. Khochhen Rinpoche as the General Secretary of Nyingmapa.
  


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.
 



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...

Senior Nyingma Rinpoches (left to right):
Kyabje Chadral Rinpoche; Kyabje Dodrupchen Rinpoche;
Kyapje Trulshig Rinpoche; and Kyabje Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche.


February 17, 2010
2nd Parinirvana Anniversary Ceremony

 
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.




October 16 through November 1, 2009
Annual Taiwan Travel

Project Summaries of H.E. Khenchen Rinpoche
Your Continued Contributions Are Welcomed and Appreciated
2008, 2010, and 2011
Sponsorship of Nyingma Mönlam Chenmo

As Vice 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.


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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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