Tsoknyi Lineage Nuns Update 3.19.12
From Brady Hogan in Nepal: The Muktinath anis just returned from Tashi Jong, India, the seat of Khamtrul Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche’s main teacher. They are full of enthusiasm and praise for the kindness, the excellent care and incredible teachings they were so very fortunate to receive. How is it possible that nuns receive such treatment? … READ MORE
Pilgrimage 2011 Travelog and Interview with Tsoknyi Rinpoche
This interview with Tsoknyi Rinpoche took place on November 10, 2011, in Paro, Bhutan on the last evening of the pilgrimage. A message from Tsoknyi Rinpoche to students who could not attend this pilgrimage ~ “Many times during the pilgrimage, I have thought and prayed for all my students, whether on this particular journey or … READ MORE
Consecration of Tsoknyi Gargon Ling Nunnery, Nepal
To all of our brothers and sisters of the Dharma, we would like to invite each of you to join us for the opening ceremony of our new nunnery, Tsoknyi Gargon Dechen Choeling. Even though you cannot come in person, please come in your heart and rejoice with us. We include you on this most … READ MORE
Rinpoche’s Opening and Closing Speeches at the Gargon Ling Consecration
OPENING WELCOME SPEECH ~ Tsoknyi Rinpoche (Please note: Below are the actual speeches delivered by Rinpoche at the consecration and replace the previously posted speech of October 8, 2011.) It is a great honor to warmly welcome Your Holiness Gyalwa Dokhampa Khamtrul Shedrub Nyima, Your Eminence Choling Rinpoche, Your Eminence Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, Your Majesties … READ MORE
Inspirational Chobar Ani
This sublime ani who lives near Chobar is 100 years old. Tashi, responsible for her caretaking, says her mind is very lucid and clear. She has said the mantra to Avalokiteshvara over one million times. Truly an inspiration!
Chobar Anis’ Doctor
Recent photo of the Chobar anis’ doctor (right), Dr. Rita Thapa, who attends to the medical needs of 80 or so little nuns (Tressa-left).
Chobar 9.30.11
Translator in training Adam Kane with Tsoknyi Rinpoche at Chobar before translating a Q&A session.
Tsoknyi Gargon Ling (Muktinath) Pre-Inauguration Trip 2010
Tsoknyi Gargon Ling is the name of Tsoknyi Rinpoche’s nunnery at the sacred site of Muktinath, northwest of Pokhara in central Nepal. Over the last three years, a new temple was built at the nunnery, and it will be inaugurated in November 2011 with a pilgrimage. Immediately after the inauguration, 12 nuns from Muktinath will … READ MORE
Historic First Teaching at Chobhar!
At the end of 2009, the Tsoknyi Gebchak nuns moved from their temporary home in Parphing to the newly renamed Tsoknyi Gebchak Ling in Chobhar. This is now the seat of the Tsoknyi Gebchak lineage outside of Tibet. Up until last year, Tsoknyi Rinpoche was responsible for the Ngesdon Osel Ling monastery in Swayambhu. During … READ MORE
Headmistress Position Open in Nepal
Tashi Delek, We are writing with good news and a question on behalf of Tsoknyi Rinpoche. Rinpoche has recently established an ani shedra – a center for nuns to study the Buddhadharma – in Chobhar, on the outskirts of Kathmandu. Already he has two khenpos and an ani khenpo from the renowned Nyingma Institute at … READ MORE
