Tulku Ugen's visit to Europe is delayed till Aug 15th, 2015

Here are the words of Tulku Ugen:

Dear Sangha,

As you may probably know by now my daughter Lhammu needs to go for surgery to remove a benign tumor which has grown on her pituitary gland which is near the brain. It is a very serious operation.

The operation will happen in Mumbai on July 15th. After visiting several doctors and hospital this is the best we could find.

She will be hospitalised at Hinduja Mahim on July 14th and shall remain there till July 20th if no complication arises. She will then need to remain in Mumbai for another 3 weeks in observation.

Under such circumstances I am sad to announce that i cannot come to Europe before August 15th.

Even then in order to make it for August 15th I would need an official invitation from the different organisers on their respective letter head with their respective itinerary. If the entire Tour can be rescheduled I shall be happy to come and fullfill my engagements.

Please bear in mind that upon reception of the invitation letters the visa application will take 3 weeks to process minimum after having duly filled all documents and applied for Shengen visa.

I am extremely sorry for this changed situation which I could not foresee nor avoid.

Yours Sincerely in the Dharma,

Tulku Ugen Chencho,

H.H C.R Lama Paranirvana Anniversary

Hello everyone,

This is just a short note to confirm that on the 4th day of the 5th tibetan month which falls this year on June 20th, 2015 we will be remembering and celebrating Rinpoche's Paranirvana anniversary.

On this occasion we shall raise prayer flags and perform the Big Rigdzin together with the monks and the community at Khordong Byangter Monastery.

Join us in your prayers and aspirations from wherever you are,

Sarwa Mangalam,

Happy Saga Dawa - 2nd June 2015

On this wonderful day of Saga Dawa the members of the Khordong Byangter Gompa have released fishes in the name of the people who participated and made the Kangyur recitation possible.

We wish to thank all the sponsors and supporters who had very kindly supported the Three Day Long Kangyur Recitation, begining with the Buddha Purnima during 3rd till 5th of May for The Benefit of all the victims who lost their lives in Nepal and India during the last 25th April 2015 earthquake with generous donation and genuine wish for the same.

I would also like to express  my happiness to announce the first time recitation of the Kangyur at the Gompa which was a long time aspiration to do so. And this also could happen  for a very good cause.
May all sponsors and well wishers who took keen interest be benefited by dedicating the merit of the same.

I have received details from Mr. Alexis Lefort and Mrs Nathalie Koralnik of all the kind people who have encouraged us in such noble activity through their generous Big or Small  donations. I personally thank you all for your continued support and hope to receive your active support in coming future as well. I thank our friends from Malaysia and Australia who were at the origin of the project and who collected the seed money to see it started, I also thank the Amalha Association from Belgium who supported through their organisation.
I cannot end this note without saying  Big Thanks to Mr.Alexis Lefort and Mrs Nathalie Koralnik for their logistic support without which it would have been impossible to take place .

PHAN PAR SAM PA TSAM GYI KYANG
SANG GYAE CHOD LAE KHYAD PHAG NA
SEM CHEN MA LUE THAM CHAD KYI
DE DON TSON PA MOE CHI GOE

Sarva Mangalam.  Tulku Ugen

Accomplishment

The recitation has been completed as per planned on May 5th evening. This whole event is a great success. Thank you for everyone's support. See by yourself:

The Kangyur Recitation has started on Buddha Purnima's day

Here are a few pictures of the start of the recitation. May the blessings be shared with all of you and with the victims of the Earthquake in Nepal and India:

Preparation for the Riwo Sangcho

Clouds clear with the start of the ritual

Taktse Shedra monks together with Tulku Ugen

All enjoy sitting outside with the morning breeze

The support team prepares the tea

The first visitors arrive

Upon completion of the Riwo Sangcho pujah. All the lamas moved back into the prayer hall and started the Kangyur recitation. It is still going on right now and will do so for the next 2 days. Thank you for making this event possible.

Few images from the Kangyur Recitation preparation

The gompa is ready to start early morning tomorow, Celebrating Buddha Purnima. The monks from Taktse Shedra have arrived and we are all set.

Here are a few images of the day:

Getting the new Gong frame ready

Refurbishment of mattresses and pillow

New Tsang Burner getting ready for its inauguration

Prayer flags are being raised

The prayer hall is being meticulously arranged

The Kangyur texts are being taken out

Preparing sanghadana for the monks

Kangyur Recitation Preparation

Hello everyone,

It is all happening at the same time. In the past two days shopping was made in Kalimpong, bed rolls, dining tables and necessary electrical fittings have been sorted out.Workload has been distributed to each and everyone at the Gompa, despite Bengal general strike yesterday.

Food shopping was made today in Siliguri.

The group from Taktse Shedra  will arrive tomorrow morning and will help coordinate the last necessary preparations in the Gompa. Many Butterlamps will be ready for offering.

The new Kitchen is operational and ready to cook for everyone. A plastic roof will be pitched in front of the gompa for visitors to relax i the shade. Tea and juice will be served.

We are few hundreds euro away from sealing the budget. If you wish to support please contact us at chhimedrigdzinsociety@gmail.com

It is a wonderful feeling to know this recitation will be taking place.

Sarwa Mangalam,