His Eminence
Minling Khenchen Rinpoche

  • Nyingma Lineage
  • Mindrolling Monastery
  • Ngagyur Nyingma College

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 Chogyal 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 Doctrined.

WHEN CAN YOU VISIT BUDDHA TEMPLE AND STUPA

Summer

  1. 8 am to 12:00 noon.
  2. 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm
    (Lunch Break, area is opened but the Shrine Rooms are closed)
  3. 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Winter

  1. 8 am to 12:00 noon.
  2. 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm
    (Lunch Break, area is opened but the Shrine Rooms are closed)
  3. 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm
    Note: Parking at your own risk

Daily evening prayer

Rinpoche Visit to Vietnam

Rinpoche has concluded his visit to Veitnam. During his stay there he bestowed empowerments and teachings where many disciples attended. This trip he traveled with Tulku Penam Rinpoche and Tulku Jigmey Tsultrim Dorje.

Rinpoche Share Thoughts

Senior monks of Mindrolling requested Rinpoche to share his thoughts of how the younger generations of this modernization age should practice what Buddha had taught. All the monks attended and it was held in the shrine hall of shedra. Group photo was taken after the conclusion.

Annual Tredha Tsechu Puja in USA

Rinpoche arrived in New York on the 4th august. He had been invited by Nyingma Buddhist association USA for the annual Tredha Tsechu puja. During his one week stay there, Rinpoche attended the 25th anniversary of Palyul Retreat Centre in upstate, New York, blessed the new center of Palyul Namdrolling and was also invited by United Sherpa Association (USA) to their temple for blessing and teaching.

After Rinpoche’s program ended in New York, He travelled to Tokyo, Japan. There in Sawara, Chiba, Rinpoche inaugurated the Samye Chokhorling, New Nyingma monastery. He gave teachings and Rigzin Thugthig wang in Tokyo where many people attended.

New College Administers

Preparation of Summer Retreat 45 days

Sikkim Tour

Rinpoche along with Khenpo and monks travelled to Sikkim, North East India, to pay his respects to H.H . Do Drupchen Rinpoche’s Kudung. While returning from Sikkim he had an audience with H.E. Goshir Gyaltsap Rinpoche who was in Siliguri.

Tibetan New Year Ceremony

Tibetan New Year Ceremony

Losar Celebration

This year losar celebration was low-key due to passing of Great Masters of Buddhism. Losar morning prayers were held were all Mindroling Sangha attended.

The last day of the monlam

The last day of the monlam concluded with the puja of Kaling Shitro and vast feast offerings in College temple. All the Mindroling sangha attended. This puja is mainly done for the deceased people.

33rd Monlam Chenmo, 9th February 2022

For almost four decades the Nyingma Monlam Chenmo or the Great World Peace Prayer, has been held at the sacred place of Mahabodhi Temple , Bodhgaya, where Buddha attained enlightenment. Many great Masters attended these prayers annually ever since it had begun. The prayer usually commenced on the 1st day of the twelfth month of the lunar calender and continued for 10 days.

On the last day, the Guru Padmasambhava Tsok/feast offering prayer is held. Annualy almost 10,000 people, including monks and nuns from all around the world would attend this great prayer.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the restrictions imposed as a result, this great annual prayer has not been held in Bodhgaya. So, we at Mindrolling Monastery, to ensure the continuity of the Monlam Chemo or the Great World Peace prayer ceremony, have been conducting it here since 2021.

The 33rd prayer ceremony began on the 9th February and will be held for 3 days. The last day of the Monlam, puja for all the deceased, Shitro, will be done. All sangha members of Mindrolling Monastery are attending this. This year too H.E. Minling Khenchen Rinpoche will be the full sponsor during these prayers including the offerings made to each participants and to all staffs each day.

62nd birthday celebration of 12th HH Mindroling Trichen Dalha Gyalsten Rinpoche

Mindrolling sangha celebrated the birthday of HH Minling Trichen‘s on 29th November. H. E. Khochen Rinpoche, H. E. Tulku Penam Rinpoche along with Rinpoches, Tulkus, Khenpos and whole sangha attendent the birthday ceremony prayers.

HH Dalha Gyaltsen Rinpoche, the son of 11th HIs Holiness Minling Trichen Jurme Kunzang Wangyal and Yum Sonam-la (his mother), was born in Tibet in 1959 while His Holiness was in the Gesar retreat, so he was named Dalha Gyaltsen. When His Holiness had to flee Tibet due to the Chinese invasion, Yum Sonam-la and the young Son Dalha Gyalsten were unfortunately not able flee with His Holiness. While growing up in Tibet, His Holiness studied under many qualified Teachers and his interests included Tibetan medicine. Years later, His Holiness traveled to Mindrolling Monastery in India and received numerous teachings and transmissions from some of the most accomplished great masters of that time.

These included His father His Holiness Minling Trichen Rinpoche, His Holiness Dilgo Khyenste Rinpoche, His Holiness Penor Rinpoche, His Holiness Trulshig Rinpoche and Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok. His Holiness resides in Tibet where he returned after studying in India for many years.

Announcement

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Mindrolling College

Regardless of all the restrictions imposed due to COVID-19, monks attending the Ngagyur Nyingma College, Mindrolling, have been following the full curriculum of the college as usual. All monks followed protocols of COVID-19 when attending the classes. As is the norm at all institutions of Tibetan monasteries and colleges, free education, meals and lodging are provided to all monk students. In addition to this here at Mindroling college, H. E. Minling Khenchen Rinpoche gives pocket money of Rs.500 monthly to each monks.

Annual summer retreat or monsoon retreat has been concluded for the year of 2021

Annual summer retreat or monsoon retreat has been concluded for the year of 2021. All monks were able to perform the retreat despite all restrictions due to covid 19.

Yarne, the Summer Retreat 15th Day of 6th Lunar Month to 30th Day of the 7th Lunar Month

This is the rain retreat for one and a half months from the 15th day of the 6th lunar month to the 30th day of the 7th lunar month. The retreat is held in accordance with the instructions of the Buddha in the Vinaya Sutra directing all monks to observe certain restrictions and engage themselves in meditation and practices for the period. Khenpos and Lonpons gave teachings each day and ‘Sojong’ or confessions are offered by the sangha during this retreat. Many butter lamps are offered and pujas are done during the retreat. On the evening of the 30th, the last day of the retreat, selected monks give teachings and expound the Dharma to the community. The retreat is usually followed by a 3-5 day holiday break for the monks.

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