Tibetan Monasteries Placed Under Direct Communist Party Rule
From Reader Supported News, this article is dated 3/19/12. So Far this has not affected the Nangchen region of Tibet wherein Rinpoche’s monasteries are located.
2011 Update on the Tsoknyi Lineage Nuns
Tsoknyi Rinpoche’s Spiritual and Material Support of the Tsoknyi Lineage Nuns in Nepal and Nangchen, Eastern Tibet A Brief History In the mid-19th century, Tsoknyi Rinpoche the First created the conditions for more than 3,000 women. His work was carried on by his next incarnation, Tsoknyi Rinpoche the Second, who offered material support and spiritual … READ MORE
New ebook available on Amazon about Gebchak Nangchen Nuns by Jampa Kalden
Calling the Lama from Afar is a journey into the world of the remarkable yoginis of Gebchak Gompa, a nunnery in a remote valley in the Eastern Tibetan region of Nangchen, known as the land of meditators. Situated at an altitude of over 14,000 feet (4250m), Gebchak is home to more than 300 nuns … READ MORE
TSOKNYI NUNS UPDATE ~ Summer 2010
Yushu Earthquake Rinpoche regrettfully reports that one of the Tsoknyi Lineage Nuns in Yushu died in the recent earthquake, and 14 members of the Nuns’ families were seriously affected by the earthquake, resulting in death, injury, and homelessness. To learn more about the earthquake and how to help, please visit www.tibetanvillageproject.org “While I was in … READ MORE
Update from Tsoknyi Rinpoche
March 2010 From the foothills of the Himalayas, I send my best wishes to you for a happy and prosperous 2010. As usual, I’ve been quite busy–partly with projects I have initiated and partly with fulfilling the vision and obligations set in motion by the First and Second Tsoknyi Rinpoches. It is my intention in … READ MORE
Blessings Continues Success
Blessings: The Tsoknyi Nangchen Nuns of Tibet continues to receive a warm reception and international praise in its many screenings worldwide. It is making a heartfelt impact on non-Buddhists and Buddhists alike, initiating in-depth audience discussion about the power of prayer. Blessings presented to a full house at the Omni Theater in Washington, D.C. in … READ MORE
H.H. 14th Dalai Lama, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, and Blessings (the film)
October 10, 2009 ~ Washington, D.C. Announcing HEART OF CHANGE: Finding Wisdom in the Modern World with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, including an afternoon symposium with Tsoknyi Rinpoche III, HE Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche, Robert Thurman, Thupten Jinpa and others!
Inspiration from a Nangchen Nun
Orgyen Chodren, now 36, became a nun at the age of 12. She says, “When I leave the Gonpa, I have no taste for what is happening outside, and I want to go back to the Gonpa immediately.” In response to being asked what is the most important thing in all of the Dharma, she … READ MORE
A note from Rinpoche about the safety of the Nangchen Nuns
The Tsoknyi Nangchen Nuns in China and their gonpas were not adversely affected in any way by earthquakes or political unrest that occurred in 2008. No one knows the long-term economic impact on the Nuns that these and future unexpected events may have. Rinpoche will keep us advised as matters unfold.
Blessings ~ now available!
BLESSINGS, the new DVD by Chariot Productions in conjunction with Pundarika Foundation, is now available for purchase at www.chariotvideos.com. This film is feature-length and based on the shorter 28-minute DVD entitled Journey to Nangchen, also by Chariot. For more information about this spectacular film, please visit Chariot Videos, as well as the Blessings page on … READ MORE
