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Giant Thankga;
Guru Tsengyed Lama Dance 10-1-2135 (16 February, 2008) Namdroling Monastery. The giant thankga of Guru Rinpoche and cham (lama dance) of the eight manifestations of Guru Rinpoche took place today, as is the yearly tradition. A giant statue of Guru Rinpoche is rolled out for the public to see. The eight manifestations and Guru Tsengyed (eight manifestations) are held by the monastery entrance. Participants are allowed to offer katag at the conclusion of the dance. Click to see more pictures.
Giant Guru Rinpoche, surrounded by his dakas and dakinis
Giant Guru Rinpoche, surrounded by his dakas and dakinis
Losar Tashi Deleg!
Happy New Year of the Earth Rat! 1-1-2135 (7 February, 2008) Namdroling Monastery. At 3:00 am in the morning, the conch shells sounded and the gong boomed over the temples, villages and fields in Bylakuppe, calling the assembly of Namdroling Monastery to the Golden Temple to present a greeting katag to His Holiness Penor Rinpoche. Khentul Gyangkhang Rinpoche, Mugsang Kuchen Rinpoche, Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche,
and all of the tulkus, khenpos, lopons, monks, nuns, local villagers and visitors filled the temple, katags in hand, to offer to His Holiness on the first day of the Tibetan New Year. We have been very fortunate to receive some pictures and video of this event. Please click below to view. For a slide show of the events, click here. The images below show the assembly inside the Golden Temple. The first image is a view down the center of the temple, where His Holiness Penor Rinpoche sits on the Dharma Chair, while the monks and nuns chant the Auspicious New Year Prayers. Subsequent photos are of the monks participating in the prayers and practices of Auspiciousness for the coming year.
  Gutor
29-12-2134 (5 February, 2008) Namdroling Monastery. At the conclusion of the Drupchen, the torma is brought out to the field behind the Hospital and set afire. These photos show the ceremony.
Drupchen
25-12-2134 (1 February, 2008) Namdroling Monastery. As part of the year-end purification rituals and practice, the monks in Namdroling Monastery have started the 24-hour-a-day Gutor Purification puja. The practice will end on February 5 at which time the monks pass through the assembly with a tray of tsampa. Participants grab a hunk of the dough, rub it on themselves, thoroughly drawing out negative energies. If you are new to the monastery - make sure to watch what others are doing in the temple. The author of this news item once bit into a chunk of the dough, not realizing it was not for eating!
Distribution of the Robes
20-12-2134 (27 January, 2008) Namdroling Monastery. His Holiness Penor Rinpoche and Monks have returned to Namdroling Monastery. Every year, His Holiness Penor Rinpoche gives new robes to the population of the monastery. This year, on the twentieth day of the twelfth month this year, the robes were distributed to all of the Namdroling monks in the Shedra and Dratsang and the nuns from the Ani Gonpa. The groups lined up to receive these vestments from His Holiness from the porch of Zangdokpelri.  His Holiness Penor Rinpoche giving robes in 2007 Monlam Chenmo 8-12-2134, 8:30 AM (16 January, 2008) Bodhgaya, Bihar. His Holiness Penor Rinpoche and Namdroling Monks have been attending the prayers at Monlam Chenmo, the Great Prayer Festival, in Bodhgaya north of the Monastery in India. We've had the great blessing and good fortune to have been sent cellphone snaps of His Holiness at this gathering.   The video below, shot by Tulku Ajam Rinpoche's team, shows the system the monastery uses for managing to get the large population of monks from Namdroling to India. This was done in December 2007 to make sure everyone had their tickets organized.
Tickets are assigned based on each monk's school ID card. Everyone who joins the population at Namdroling is issued an ID card and ID number, all recorded in a database. In this case, the monks are being issued spending money and train tickets to travel to Bodhgaya. Here is where Bodhgaya is in India. Use the " + " to zoom in; click on satellite to see satellite imagery. In the future, we plan to undertake fundraising so that you can participate in the great blessings of Monlam Chenmo by supporting the food or train tickets. Write to us if you are interested in this program.
Exams at Namdroling
7 December to 13 December, Namdroling. His Holiness Penor Rinpoche has returned to Namdroling at last and just in time for the last few days of the monastery's current school period!
The monks and nuns of Namdroling have been undergoing their examination period for this semester. The 20 of November was the general school exam. On 5 December the Ngagyur Nyingma Institute (Shedra) students begin their exams which last until 12 December.. Then on 6 December the nuns begin their exam period as well as the primary school students. The Nunnery exam is completed on December 13. The Namdroling examination period totals 17 days. We've been sent some snaps to post showing the groups working hard to finish their tests and posted them here. May they all show complete understanding through passing their tests. The entire monastic populace of Namdroling received Rinpoche's blessing on Wednesday, November 12 at 3 PM. We hope to obtain more images for you to view of this event! Click here for the slide show showing the examination process. Anniversary of Mipham Rinpoche 29-4-2134 (14 June 2007), Namdroling. Today was the anniversary of Jamgong Mipham Rinpoche (1846-1912). The photo below shows an offering torma which towers over 2 meters (more than 6 feet). Click here for a link to books by this very influential scholar. Click here for a closer view via Flickr.
Saka Dawa Duchen
15-4-2134 (31 May 2007), Namdroling. Today was the anniversary of the birth, enlightement and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. A giant thankga of Lord Buddha is unfurled at Namdroling Monastery at the conclusion of the Kama Drubchen, a week-long, 24-hour-a-day, prayer recitation.  Shayamuni Buddha Thankga unfurled at Namdroling  Lama Dance: Wrathful costumes  Lama Dance in the main entrance to Namdroling Click to make Saga Dawa Donation New Lopons; New Arrivals 12-3-2134 (28 April 2007), Namdroling. The results from the written and oral examinations given 23 March and 24 March at Namdroling have been reported. there will be 110 in the new Shedra class. The graduating class will number 47 new Lopon. New Monks and Nuns Ordained
17-3-2134 (22 - 29 April 2007), Namdroling. For a period of eight days, His Holiness Penor Rinpoche accompanied by nine Gelong ordained a total of 295 monks and nuns. The following monasteries were included: Getshül (Novice Vows) - Total 206: Rigon Thubten Mindroling Monastery (Orissa): 18 monks
Gelong (Fully-Ordained) - Total 89: Dzogchen Monastery (Kollegal): 2 monks Prayer for the Long Life of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche 17-2-2134 (4 April 2007). We have been very fortunate to obtain a copy of a video showing the Long Life ceremony of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche and are providing you with an opportunity to view this footage here. Double-click to play. Special thanks to Tulku Ajam Rinpoche and his team Prayer for the Long Life of Kyabjé Chatral Sangye Dorje Rinpoche 13-2-2134 (31 March 2007). H.E. Gyangkhang Rinpoche, Lama Lobsang Chophel and a delegation of monks from Namdroling Monastery are to conduct a Long Life practice for Kyabjé Chadral Sangye Dorje Rinpoche in his monastery in Siliguri, West Bengal. The ceremony will take place on the fifteenth day of the second month, or April 2, 2007. Primary School Examination Results Announced 13-2-2134 (31 March 2007). The results of examinations from the Primary School to be announced the evening of 14-2 (1 April, 2007). Students passing will proceed to the next class or graduate. Tenzhug: Concluding Ceremony - Prayer Week for the Long Life of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche 12-2-2134 (30 March 2007). Namdroling. UPDATE: Kyabjé Tulku Thubsang Rinpoche lead the final day ceremony for the Long Life of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche. Many millions of mantras were offered yesterday (11-2) as part of the concluding ceremony for the Long Life of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche. Included in the totals were the following sent in from those who participated from the online drive. Participating countries were: Australia, Austria, Bhutan, Bulgaria, Canada, China (Xiamen), England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India (Kerala), Mexico, Mongolia, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States. 302,713 7-line Prayers Tenzhug: Prayer Week for the Long Life of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche 5-2-2134 (23 March 2007). Namdroling. Namdroling Monastery is now engaged in the week-long prayer dedicated to the Long Life of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche. It is possible to join this prayer - just visit here to find out more. Namdroling 1st - 2nd Months 20-1-2134 (9 March 2007). The one-month retreat is in progress at Namdroling Monastery, lead by HH Penor Rinpoche. This retreat includes teachings for Ngondro, Tsa Lung, and Dzogchen. (A similar retreat is offered in the United States in the month of July). Khenpo Wangchuk Sonam is offering the Lung of the Nyingthik Yabshi during this period as well. On the fifth day of the second month (March 23) a longlife ceremony for HH Penor Rinpoche will commence. This ceremony will conclude on the tenth day, Guru Rinpoche day. If you would like to participate, please contact us.
His Holiness Penor Rinpoche to confer Kalachakra Initiation in the United States from June 24 - July 1, 2007 His Holiness Penor Rinpoche and group of monks will carry through the teachings and practices for Kalachakra next year. This ceremony, which focuses on World Peace, can be attended by all, no matter what religion. The program may include lessons on how to actually create a sand mandala. For more information, keep in touch with http://www.kalachakra2007.com. Registration will open early 2007.
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