Yes they are heroes and this community should support them. I have not come across a way to send a donation to either Shar Gaden, anonymously I mean, and many other practitioners would probably prefer their identities kept confidential as well. How does one go about sending a donation under these circumstances? Likewise for Serpom monastery
NOTICES ON SEVERAL WALLS AROUND CAMP 3, TIBETAN SETTLEMENT, MUNDGOD
Since couple of months, there have been many similar activities putting notices outside the shops and restaurants around the camp 3, Tibetan Settlement Mundgod. I should not describe in detail what has been mentioned in these letters as these are most noticeable that what the allegation would be like.... so I have tried to translate them into English which I am not that good so hopefully it will be a comprehensive one...
1)To Devotees of Avalokite?vara,
In camo no. 3, near the mustachioed Amdo's restaurant, a shop owned by a family of camp 4, they are Shugden worshipers thus, you all are strongly recommended not walk in or buy anything from this shop.
by the group of enemy defeater-
2) To the Ministry of Security of Exile Government,
Sonam Dolma wife of Lobsang Choejor and Kalsang Dorje in Tibetan Camp No. 4 have been facing various problem since they were alleged as a Shugden worshipers. Later they have taken oath in front of red and black protectors with presence of all the people in community hall of camp no 4. We (representative office) have received a confirmation letter from the leaders of camp 4 that the oath taking session has done compulsorily before all the people and protectors.
From The Representative Office of Mundgod on dated: 2nd, February 2010
They had 3 computers available for surfing when I was there in October. I would suggest updating a blog of your activities and experiences. Good luck.
I'm looking forward to hearing your reports about the effects of the Dalai Lama's ban 'from the frontline' as it were. Many people think that because Shar Gaden and Serpom monasteries exist, the monks now have a home and there's no problem. In fact, some supporters of the Dalai Lama have gone as far as to say that there is no ban because these monasteries exist so the monks are obviously free to practise Dorje Shugden, but I'm sure the everyday reality is quite different.
Another update:
New construction has begun for added monks quarters due to the overcrowding here at the monastery. Right now some of the tiny rooms house up to 4 monks. There are almost 700 monks who call Shar Gaden home now.
I have pictures of the construction that I will post on my blog soon.
See some of the other pictures, including a few of the statue being constructed of Gangchen Rinpoche by a Nepali artist here at Shar Gaden, at my blog- [url]http://friendsofjetsongkhapa.blogspot.com/[/url]
New construction has begun for added monks quarters due to the overcrowding here at the monastery. Right now some of the tiny rooms house up to 4 monks. There are almost 700 monks who call Shar Gaden home now.
I have pictures of the construction that I will post on my blog soon.
Dear Tenzin Sungrab,
I will echo everyone else on this thread and thank you for your updates from Shar Gaden. My spirits lifted when I saw the photos of the monks at puja, and the thangka from Kuten-la. And sank when I saw the letter at Gaden Jangtse.
When you have time, please do continue to drop us a photo or news tidbit - I look forward to your posts always.
Dear Tenzin Sungrab,
I will echo everyone else on this thread and thank you for your updates from Shar Gaden. My spirits lifted when I saw the photos of the monks at puja, and the thangka from Kuten-la. And sank when I saw the letter at Gaden Jangtse.
Picture of Gaden Trisur Rinpoche, Jetsun Lungrik Namgyal on the throne in the main prayer hall of Shar Gaden.
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Dear Tenzin Sungrab,
I will echo everyone else on this thread and thank you for your updates from Shar Gaden. My spirits lifted when I saw the photos of the monks at puja, and the thangka from Kuten-la. And sank when I saw the letter at Gaden Jangtse.
When you have time, please do continue to drop us a photo or news tidbit - I look forward to your posts always.
i echo Dulzin... the letter at Jangtse is so contradictory to Buddhism, which unites and brings harmony. Very sad.
I rejoice in your work, Tenzin Sungrab, and the Dharma work you are doing will help your mother much much more than anything you could have done in the secular world. You are very fortunate that your mother understands this too. Please stay well and I look forward to your updates.
Much love,
Kate
Regarding the political notices being put up:
Do the TGIE even have the right to do that? What jurisdiction do they have over the monastery and isn't it considered private property? They're not technically the government of the land (India is?), so what right do they have to simply go into these monasteries and do anything?
My flight will be leaving for India on Friday and I will arrive at Shar Gaden on Sunday to help with the English training program. I will keep in touch as much as possible, but I have been warned that the internet cafe in town will deny me service if they know I am with Shar Gaden. Pretty sad.
I will be there for about six months, so I am sure that I will have news to share as time goes by. Classes start again May 1st, so I will have a couple of weeks to acclimate before the English classes start.
These monks are incredible for keeping so strong under such difficult circumstances. I am going there under the guise of 'helping the monks', but I have known all along that it is really me who will receive the greatest benefit. Being able to be there, standing in solidarity with our dear monks, is an opportunity for me to show support in my own limited way. This is one way for people to directly oppose the ban: cross the line, help the monks, talk to them, support them, encourage them, feed them, share with them...everything the ban says not to do. I am not big on public protests, but I will cross the line to help these monks at every chance that presented itself.
I will be in touch....
Trokhang DechenChog is a Dorje Shugden chapel not far from Shar Gaden and is within feet of the Gaden Shartse debate ground. It is actually closer to Gaden Shartse than Shar Gaden.
I was allowed inside yesterday and it is just amazing. I have learned a bit of the history and know that it was built by Dulzin Kuten in 1985. One monk is in charge of doing the daily pujas there and keeping the chapel safe from harm. He has been beaten up more than once due to his devotion to this chapel.
Trokhang DechenChog is a Dorje Shugden chapel not far from Shar Gaden and is within feet of the Gaden Shartse debate ground. It is actually closer to Gaden Shartse than Shar Gaden.
I was allowed inside yesterday and it is just amazing. I have learned a bit of the history and know that it was built by Dulzin Kuten in 1985. One monk is in charge of doing the daily pujas there and keeping the chapel safe from harm. He has been beaten up more than once due to his devotion to this chapel.
Gosh..what a degenerate time we are living in.. heartbreaking news, but it's better to be in the know of what the real situation is.
thanks and please take care TS
DSFriend
Here are a picture of Tendar Tulku Rinpoche. The previous Geshe Tendar Rinpoche was a Tibetan man who was very well known for going into Mongolia and giving the Sog-te to many students. Thus, it is no surprise that his reincarnation was found in Mongolia.
The second photo shows the holy stupa outside of his ladrang.
The last photo was taken inside of his ladrang during one of my visits and shows the stupa containing his relics of body, speach and mind.
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I had my first private English tutoring session with Tendar Rinpoche today. He is such a bright young man. Such a quick learner. I was amazed. He is learning Tibetan and now English alongside his already busy study schedule.
As I was leaving he stopped me and gave me two big photos. One was of himself sitting on a throne. The other was of his past life as Geshe Palden Tendar. They are both beautiful. I will try to get them scanned and post them on here soon.
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Just a quick update about the English lessons for Lobsang Jamphel Tendar Rinpoche-
Today I taught Rinpoche several new questions. One of the questions was “What is your favorite_____?”
“What is your favorite food?” (chicken) “What is your favorite color?” (red) “What is your favorite animal?” (rabbit- he has several pet rabbits back home in Mongolia) etc. Then I asked him, “What is your favorite book?”, and I was sure that he was going to say one of the very nice picture books or children’s adventure books that I had given him. Without hesitating for even a second he said “My favorite book is Kang-Dring”-which is the medium length Kangso written by Kyabje Pabongkha Dorje Chang. For an eleven-year-old to say that their favorite book is a religious text is rare indeed, but anyone who has come into contact with this boy would probably not be too surprised.
He is also a great actor. Another thing we studied together was the names for different feelings. Happy, sad, angry, tired etc. After he learned the new words he would act them out with much drama and enthusiasm. I was laughing so hard that I felt a little embarrassed at not being able to keep it together. I wish that I could have gotten some video of him doing his ‘sad’ routine. It was priceless. His ‘angry’ routine was hilarious as well.
The hour I spend with Tendar Rinpoche every day is definitely the highlight of my day and every morning that I wake up I can’t wait until 2 o’clock so that I can see him again.
He is truly a gem of our lineage. May he live long and spread the Dharma far and wide.
Until next time….
Much love from Shar Gaden,
T.S.
This morning I had a video interview with Zawa Tulku Rinpoche. He is making a short video about the educational program here at Shar Gaden and wanted me to give a brief overview of the activities involved. The video should be completed soon.
Well, that is all I have at the moment.
Until next time...
Much love from Shar Gaden,
Tenzin Sungrab
There is still room enough for more expansion if needed.
Here is a satellite photo of the area.
There is still room enough for more expansion if needed.
Here is a satellite photo of the area.
It is extremely inspiring to see how big Shar Gaden has grown in such a short time. They're almost as big as Shartse and Jangtse now, in far less time!! Very exciting to see how much more they can expand too - wonderful news! Thank you T.S. as always.
I just had a meeting with the school pricipal, Geshe Lharampa Lobsang Jamyang, and he told me that he was asked by many of the older monks if he could request me to start 2 evening classes for those who cannot attend the daytime classes. It was such a joy to hear that so many more students are eager to learn. They study so hard and it is truly amazing that they want to learn even more.
This means that I will be very busy for the next couple of months that I have left here so I am not sure that I will have much time to post.
In 2 months my visa expires and I will have to leave. My goal is to come back again in December so that I can continue with this mission. This is all voluntary work and I have almost depleted my funds, but my hope is to find friends who will once again help me with the costs of returning here to help these monks learn English. If you are interested in sponsoring a portion of my travel fees, please send me a message. This is something I feel very commited to and will do whatever I can to make coming back here possible
Here is my email address-
[email protected]
Keep Shar Gaden in your thoughts.
Much love from East Tushita (Shar Gaden),
T.S.
I just had a meeting with the school pricipal, Geshe Lharampa Lobsang Jamyang, and he told me that he was asked by many of the older monks if he could request me to start 2 evening classes for those who cannot attend the daytime classes. It was such a joy to hear that so many more students are eager to learn. They study so hard and it is truly amazing that they want to learn even more.
This means that I will be very busy for the next couple of months that I have left here so I am not sure that I will have much time to post.
In 2 months my visa expires and I will have to leave. My goal is to come back again in December so that I can continue with this mission. This is all voluntary work and I have almost depleted my funds, but my hope is to find friends who will once again help me with the costs of returning here to help these monks learn English. If you are interested in sponsoring a portion of my travel fees, please send me a message. This is something I feel very commited to and will do whatever I can to make coming back here possible
Here is my email address-
[email protected]
Keep Shar Gaden in your thoughts.
Much love from East Tushita (Shar Gaden),
T.S.
These brave monks recieve the instructions of Dorje Shugden through the Gameng Choyang Kuten Oracle in trance and they follow. Hence the great results. They always send their questions to the oracle in the United States. Dorje Shugden will give instructions through the oracle. Because of this, they are able to take giant steps without fear. Dorje Shugden's oracles are so incredible useful during this most pressing period.
The oracular institutions are so beneficial. No one wonder Trijang Rinpoche and Zong Rinpoche actively consulted throughout their lives and created new oracles that we have today. It is their blessings for a time and age when they would not be around to guide us. Dorje Shugden is here through the oracles to speak. Profoundly beneficial and incredible foresight on the parts of Kyabje Trijang and Zong Rinpoches. For those who need it, it is available.
tk
It is very inspiring to see Tk's generosity and I like what he said...
"I believe in action dharma. That means I will offer serkym to Shugden and ask him to help me to help you. I don't know you, we have different teachers (I assume), different centres but we belong to the same Shugden."
Yes, we believe in the same Shugden. We should be loving towards eachother and support eachother no matter who our teachers are, or what organization we belong to. We need eachother at this time to bring the Shugden cause to a positive result in our mutual favour.
Today the Venerable Abbot Jetsun Lobsang Phende arrived back here at Shar Gaden after spending a few months in Italy.
Soon after his arrival, a few of us had the great fortune of eating lunch with him when he came to visit the guesthouse. He is the first Tibetan that I have seen here who likes coffee. Italy must have rubbed off on him a little. :) The first thing he asked me was, "Are you the American teacher?". After replying in the affirmative, he told me with a smile that he had heard that I have had some difficulties with umbrellas during my stay here. This was true because every umbrella I get seems to break the very next day. He then told me that he had a new umbrella for me that he brought back with him from Italy. It was immediately clear to me that this was a very humble man filled with much kindness and consideration. I was very touched.
After lunch, Khen Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Phende, along with many of the senior Gehses and administration staff members, held a meeting to discuss some of the current activities here at the monastery. When the meeting concluded, the abbot was escorted back to his residence so that he may rest after his long journey.
Today the Venerable Abbot Jetsun Lobsang Phende arrived back here at Shar Gaden after spending a few months in Italy.
Soon after his arrival, a few of us had the great fortune of eating lunch with him when he came to visit the guesthouse. He is the first Tibetan that I have seen here who likes coffee. Italy must have rubbed off on him a little. :) The first thing he asked me was, "Are you the American teacher?". After replying in the affirmative, he told me with a smile that he had heard that I have had some difficulties with umbrellas during my stay here. This was true because every umbrella I get seems to break the very next day. He then told me that he had a new umbrella for me that he brought back with him from Italy. It was immediately clear to me that this was a very humble man filled with much kindness and consideration. I was very touched.
After lunch, Khen Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Phende, along with many of the senior Gehses and administration staff members, held a meeting to discuss some of the current activities here at the monastery. When the meeting concluded, the abbot was escorted back to his residence so that he may rest after his long journey.
Thank you Rachel. Yes, it is down to 7 weeks until I have to leave. But with the help pledged here, I will be back in late December or early January.
In many ways, this has become home for me. These monks have become my brothers and I feel closer to some of them than I do to my own brother in America.
If I had one wish it would be to take ordination and join the monks for the daily pujas. I asked my teacher about ordination before I came here and he gave me the same wise advice that my first teacher gave me 10 years ago: Live as if ordained and work towards becoming a suitable vessel for monkhood.
I hope that my work here is helping to create the karmic causes for ordination in the future.
Thank you Rachel. Yes, it is down to 7 weeks until I have to leave. But with the help pledged here, I will be back in late December or early January.
In many ways, this has become home for me. These monks have become my brothers and I feel closer to some of them than I do to my own brother in America.
If I had one wish it would be to take ordination and join the monks for the daily pujas. I asked my teacher about ordination before I came here and he gave me the same wise advice that my first teacher gave me 10 years ago: Live as if ordained and work towards becoming a suitable vessel for monkhood.
I hope that my work here is helping to create the karmic causes for ordination in the future.
Im sure it would Duke ! :) and a very valuable asset you would be aswell ! :)
Today we took a few group pictures of all of the students and teachers of the Shar Gaden Monastery School. These are the younger students who are pursuing a primary education before they move on to the more advanced religious education. The monastery school provides a basic education in Tibetan language and grammar, mathamatics, English language and grammar, Tibetan handwritting, basic philosophy, memorization of scripture, as well as some science and history. Other subjects, such as art and ritual, are studied individually with a personal teacher.
Right now I am teaching three different classes for the school, and two additional classes for the older monks who can not attend the school sessions. There is one additional voluntary class a day during the lunch break that is open to anyone who has free time and wants to come. Outside of this, there is also one session a day with Tendar Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel. This is a pretty busy schedule, but I have plenty of time in the morning and late evening for my personal practices and studies.
Can you find me in the picture? Maybe I should have worn red!
haha...cute! Love the pictures.
I echo Zach that what you are doing now certainly is creating the causes for your wish to come true!
take care
DSFriend
The Geluk Exam at Shar Gaden
The Annual Geluk Exam and the Yarney’s Debate festival simultaneously take place during the Summer Retreat (varshavas) where the first one attended by the alumnus of Shar Gaden who have passed all the monastic exams getting encouraging marks and the participants of the Yarney’s Debate Festival are selected two participants randomly from each class (from color to Vinaya) by a captain in presence of the Venerable Abbot and the Disciplinarian. The Annual Geluk Exam rotates it’s venue every year, this year, Serpom monastery is hosting the event with a great preparation of accommodation, food etc for three longs weeks. And the next year, it will be hosted by Shar Gaden with the above responsibilities.
On the 11th, August, morning around 7:30, the participants of both Geluk Exam and Yarney’s Debate Festival have assembled at the New Debate Courtyard where they have performed clarifying obstacles puja (sang soe) by burning incenses and the blessed leaves. The Geluk Exam’s participant are leaving Shar Gaden on 12th, August for Serpom Monastery and the Exam is starting on 15th, August. They will be having the exam in Serpom while we will be having Yarney’s Debate Festival here in Shar Gaden with only differences of coule of days. This two event are considered the most significant Dharmic activities in the Summer Retreat.
The both event will be an acid-test for the participants, the senior students have to compose, debate, answer each and every questions from the Five Major Treaties of Buddhist Philosophy (1.PramanaVidya Logic, 2.Prajnaparamita Perfection of Wisdom, 3.Madhyamika Middle Way Philosophy, 4.Abidharma The Treasure of Knowledge, and 5.Vinaya Spiritual Rules and Moral Law) and the younger students who are randomly selected, have to debate each other on a specific subject extensively in the middle of all the monks during a session.
[url]http://shargadenpa.org/geluk-exam[/url]
Here are some new videos of Shar Gaden that are now on the education website.
One is about the debate session, and the other is about Tsongkhapa's Parinirvana day prayers.
[url]http://shargadeneducation.org/videos.html[/url] ([url]http://shargadeneducation.org/videos.html[/url])
My friend told me that the Shar Gaden and Serpom Monastery monks cannot go to the Upper and Lower tantric colleges of Gyuto and Gyumed. I was wondering - can anyone let me know where the monks will pursue their further studies? Will there be the alternative tantric colleges or will they continue at Shar Gaden and Serpom?I asked a few of the monks here about this and the answer seems to be that there are no immediate plans to start another tantric college. The monks here at Shar Gaden study tantra with their individual teachers and many of the texts that are iememorized are tantric in nature, which is quite different from the other Gelug monasteries.
Thanks,
My friend told me that the Shar Gaden and Serpom Monastery monks cannot go to the Upper and Lower tantric colleges of Gyuto and Gyumed. I was wondering - can anyone let me know where the monks will pursue their further studies? Will there be the alternative tantric colleges or will they continue at Shar Gaden and Serpom?I asked a few of the monks here about this and the answer seems to be that there are no immediate plans to start another tantric college. The monks here at Shar Gaden study tantra with their individual teachers and many of the texts that are memorized are tantric in nature, which is quite different from the other Gelug monasterys.
Thanks,
They also study tantra through a text by Panchen Sonam Drakpa based on the 13 diety Yamantaka system, as well as a text by the 101st Gaden Tripa, Lungri Namgyal Rinpoche, based on the solitary hero Yamantaka system.
I asked a few of the monks here about this and the answer seems to be that there are no immediate plans to start another tantric college. The monks here at Shar Gaden study tantra with their individual teachers and many of the texts that are iememorized are tantric in nature, which is quite different from the other Gelug monasteries.
They also study tantra through a text by Panchen Sonam Drakpa based on the 13 diety Yamantaka system, as well as a text by the 101st Gaden Tripa, Lungri Namgyal Rinpoche, based on the solitary hero Yamantaka system.
Just noticed that on [url]http://shargadenmonastery.blogspot.com/,[/url] there's a banner on the front page for dorjeshugden.com.. Cool!
Just noticed that on [url]http://shargadenmonastery.blogspot.com/,[/url] there's a banner on the front page for dorjeshugden.com.. Cool!
It doesnt link to the website though, just to the image. Perhaps Tenzin Sungrab could ask them to link it to this website directly?
101 new students just arrived here at Shar Gaden to ordain as novices. Most of them are young children from very poor villages in Nepal. I will post pictures when I have more time.
Also, today is Tendar Rinpoche's birthday! I will be spending the afternoon with him at his residence...eating cake and playing games! I can't wait.
101 new students just arrived here at Shar Gaden to ordain as novices. Most of them are young children from very poor villages in Nepal. I will post pictures when I have more time.
Also, today is Tendar Rinpoche's birthday! I will be spending the afternoon with him at his residence...eating cake and playing games! I can't wait.
101 new students just arrived here at Shar Gaden to ordain as novices. Most of them are young children from very poor villages in Nepal. I will post pictures when I have more time.
Also, today is Tendar Rinpoche's birthday! I will be spending the afternoon with him at his residence...eating cake and playing games! I can't wait.
I'm very happy to hear about the arrival of new students. From these students, potential great teachers may arise for the benefit of many.
tk
Dear Tenzin Sungrab
Thank you for the photos and all. Keep up the good work in Shar Gaden!
take care
dsfriend
Dear Tenzin Sungrab
Thank you for the photos and all. Keep up the good work in Shar Gaden!
take care
dsfriend
I am actually not at Shar at the moment. I am in L.A. visiting my sick mother. I will be returning to Shar in January. I do keep in daily contact with Shar Gaden though.
Dear Tenzin Sungrab
Thank you for the photos and all. Keep up the good work in Shar Gaden!
take care
dsfriend
I am actually not at Shar at the moment. I am in L.A. visiting my sick mother. I will be returning to Shar in January. I do keep in daily contact with Shar Gaden though.
My prayers for your mom and all to go well for your continuous work in Dharma!
I myself have had some serious struggles this past month, but what helped get me back on track and feeling strong again was thinking about my unfinished work at Shar Gaden and how I made a promise to return and I do not want to let them down... I pray every day to our Protector to help clear all obstacles to me getting back there. So far, He has been very instrumental in helping me clear obstacles in my mind that have slowed me down.
I rejoice for your meritorious actions in helping Shar Garden Monastery.Dear Tenzin Sungrab
Thank you for the photos and all. Keep up the good work in Shar Gaden!
take care
dsfriend
I am actually not at Shar at the moment. I am in L.A. visiting my sick mother. I will be returning to Shar in January. I do keep in daily contact with Shar Gaden though.
My prayers for your mom and all to go well for your continuous work in Dharma!
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Many people have been sending prayers her way and we appreciate every bit of it.
I myself have had some serious struggles this past month, but what helped get me back on track and feeling strong again was thinking about my unfinished work at Shar Gaden and how I made a promise to return and I do not want to let them down. Although my mother is my priority right now, getting back to Shar Gaden is my most important goal. I just applied to renew my passport and should be able to get my visa as soon as the passport comes in the mail. The monastery gave me a very official looking invitation letter to give to the Indian embassy to help facilitate getting a student visa so that I may stay longer next time. My plan is to stay at least a year. I pray every day to our Protector to help clear all obstacles to me getting back there. So far, He has been very instrumental in helping me clear obstacles in my mind that have slowed me down.
Watch this video - the Annual Yangdup Puja 2010 - Shar Gaden
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Hello friends,
I am back here at Shar Gaden to begin teaching English again. I have a 10 year visa now and have already made a 2 year commitment to the monastery. There is nowhere on this planet that I would rather be.
I faced many obstacles getting back here, but now that I am here I can get back to work where I left off. I will keep you updated when I get the time.
:)I just saw Domo Rinpoche this morning. What a blessing.
Hello friends,
I am back here at Shar Gaden to begin teaching English again. I have a 10 year visa now and have already made a 2 year commitment to the monastery. There is nowhere on this planet that I would rather be.
I faced many obstacles getting back here, but now that I am here I can get back to work where I left off. I will keep you updated when I get the time.
:)I just saw Domo Rinpoche this morning. What a blessing.
The clinic is scheduled to be completed by June. This will be a valuable resourse as monks are often turned away from the clinic in near camp 3 due to being from Shar Gaden.
Great news that Shar Gaden is progressing towards self-sustainability. When the Tibetan government ordered Shugden monks to leave Gaden Monastery, they never thought the Shugden monks will susrvive, let alone thriving!
The Tibetan government can't do anything now, and Shugden monks can practice freely and openly in their own monastery with good facilities.
What a rejoicing news for the birth of the Shugden lineage!
Great news that Shar Gaden is progressing towards self-sustainability. When the Tibetan government ordered Shugden monks to leave Gaden Monastery, they never thought the Shugden monks will susrvive, let alone thriving!
The Tibetan government can't do anything now, and Shugden monks can practice freely and openly in their own monastery with good facilities.
What a rejoicing news for the birth of the Shugden lineage!
Geshe Thubten Trinley finished with his cycle of Teachings today. Tomorrow is a break, and then Tuesday Geshe-la will finish with the remaining Sogte initiations. Wednesday the monastery will be offering a long-life puja to Geshe-la that will be attended by monks from Shar Gaden, Serpom, as well as many visitors from all over the world.Thank you Tenzin Sungrab for sharing this information with us. I rejoice to know that many visitors from all over the world will be joining the monks from Shar Gaden, Serpom, to offer a long life puja to Geshe la.
More wonderful news from Shar Gaden - this is a photo of the construction progress of their new accommodation building. It's such great news to hear that Shar Gaden is expanding and that this large building will be able to accommodate more monks who will be Dorje Shugden practitioners!
This looks huge! What news to rejoice in.
In spite of all the accusations and allegations levelled against Dorje Shugden practitioners, this huge expansion is all the "evidence" that the world needs to see just how much they are making Dharma grow and bringing Dharma to so many more Sangha. What dharma protector, who assists in this, can be "evil" like they claim?
I'd like to see how many people TGIE have influenced into Dharma? Or how many buildings they have been able to fundraise for and build, purely to make Dharma practice available to more people?
thanks for the quick reply Tenzin... always can count on you for news.. please do keep it up! By the way, for a British national like myself, is it easy to get to Shar Gaden? Do I need a special permit or can I just visit? And is there anywhere for foreigners to stay nearby? I'm just considering options for the summer.
In the end, he backed down when he realized that the people from Zemey Rinpoche's home monastery in Tibet, as well as all almost all of Zemey Rinpoche's prior students, would only accept the choice of our lineage Lamas here at Shar Gaden.
They have all the high Lamas and Throne-Holders in Shar Gaden and Serpom still alive and well. They can definitely verify.
In addition, they have the Shugden Oracles to confirm.
In time, or may be even now, they do not need the seal of approval from HHDL or the TGIE.
I'm curious though - that since HH Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche has become a lay person and disassociated himself with Shugdenpas, who looks after his ladrang at Shar Gaden? Does Trijang Rinpoche ever visit his ladrang?
Below is a poster for the upcoming exams at Shar Gaden Monastery.
The exams will run through the end of April. I will be getting there a couple of weeks before classes resume. I am lucky that I will have some time to acclimate to life at Shar Gaden before things get busy again.
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QuoteI'm curious though - that since HH Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche has become a lay person and disassociated himself with Shugdenpas, who looks after his ladrang at Shar Gaden? Does Trijang Rinpoche ever visit his ladrang?
Kyabje Trijang Chogtrul Rinpoche has not disassociated with anyone. He is private, but has not given up any of his connections with our lineage Lamas. I really respect the way he handles himself regarding this.
His labrang is looked after by Gen Choenze-la, a monk who has looked after the labrang since the days when Kyabje Trijang Chogtrul was a young monk there.
QuoteI'm curious though - that since HH Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche has become a lay person and disassociated himself with Shugdenpas, who looks after his ladrang at Shar Gaden? Does Trijang Rinpoche ever visit his ladrang?
Kyabje Trijang Chogtrul Rinpoche has not disassociated with anyone. He is private, but has not given up any of his connections with our lineage Lamas. I really respect the way he handles himself regarding this.
His labrang is looked after by Gen Choenze-la, a monk who has looked after the labrang since the days when Kyabje Trijang Chogtrul was a young monk there.
I'm glad to hear that. I had thought he did not wish to associate with Shugden practitioners because he didn't want to become a figurehead or icon for the pro-Shugden group. I respect him a lot too - that he would prefer to maintain a low profile and not criticise anyone. I sincerely hope Trijang Rinpoche will return to Shar Gaden soon.
Almost finished with the video project a few monks and I are working on. We are now editing and adding narration. I will post more details soon.
I'm glad to hear that. I had thought he did not wish to associate with Shugden practitioners because he didn't want to become a figurehead or icon for the pro-Shugden group. I respect him a lot too - that he would prefer to maintain a low profile and not criticise anyone. I sincerely hope Trijang Rinpoche will return to Shar Gaden soon.
Current Trijang Rinpoche is definitely associated with the Dorje Shugden groups and people although staying low key about it as to not attract too much of Tibetan Govt's attention. Tibet Govt being autocratic does not tolerate anyone who do not follow their policies fair or unfair.
A few months back a celebration of the anniversary of a Temple built by Guru Deva Rinpoche was held in Mongolia. The oracle of Shugden, Tulkus, Geshes, monks flew in to attend. Guru Deva Rinpoche had a huge fallout with the Tibetan Govt decades ago regarding the Shugden issue. Guru Deva is a very big sponsor and supporter of Trijang Rinpoche during his lifetime.
Trijang Rinpoche flew in to grace the celebrations with fellow Shugden practitioners in Mongolia. It was very successful and moving.
I just received word tonight that Shar Gaden will soon be breaking ground for the construction of a new school building. This is incredibly good news! Right now, due to the huge population growth here, many of the classes are held outside in the debate hall. In the afternoon, there are often 6 different classes going on at the same time in the debate hall, so it can get a bit noisy.
This new facility is very much needed, and will provide the students with a more suitable environment in which to study.
I will try to get pictures of the upcoming consecration puja that will bless the site as holy land.
Shar Gaden keeps growing and growing! What a wonderful time to be here to witness this as a testimony to the strength of Dorje Shugden's blessings.
The local police commissioner has great respect for Shar Gaden, the administrators, and the monk living here. He also requested and was given a copy of The Great Deception.
Thanks for the news Tenzin Sungrab. 3-4 days seems remarkably short a time for such a reading! How many hours of reading do they do per day? And how many monks are reciting? Does this recitation involve the whole sangha of Shar Gaden?
It's basically "To the supporters of Avalokiteshvara, you are encouraged to cause suffering to others in the name of discrimination and religious intolerance. Thank you for your attention"
When did 'compassionate Buddhists' make it their duty to harm others? What a crazy, hypocritical world we live in!
As far as I know, the practice of Dorje Shugden is not as open as one would hope, although Phegyeling is open about the their commitment to our Protector. The TGIE still wields considerable influence in Nepal.
I no longer has access to a video camera, but will definately be taking many pictures.
I will be bringing some gifts and messages from friends here at Shar Gaden for the 7 monks who came from Tibet. These 7 are the monks who traveled from Tibet with the hope of coming here to Shar Gaden. There were denied entry into India due to interference by the Tibetan Refugee Center. There were 8 of them, but one of them was so discouraged that he has since returned to Tibet.
If any of you would like to send a short message of encouragement to these monks, send it to me in a PM and I will print it out and bring it with me to present to these monks. Even a few words of encouragement may help these monks see that they have many friends who are thinking of them.
Dear Dharma brothers (8 monks),
We are very distressed by your plight yet we are inspired by your courage. We are offerings prayers to Shugden for good news to arrive to your ears. You have travelled so far from Tibet to be blocked to your destination in Nepal because of religious politics by the Tibetan Govt. You are banned from entering the monastery of your choice only because you practice Dorje Shugden. Pure discrimination. I am sure Dorje Shugden has a purpose for you. As you are sangha, it is not polite or proper for me to advise you, but may I humbly say, please do not lose hope.
This website will be sending you some money to hold you over while you are in Nepal. We will offering money to you through our contacts in Nepal. We hope our offering can be used for you to buy what is necessary for your stay in Nepal. The offering is an offering from our Website and a symbol of our devotion to Shugden and your plight.
We ask you since you are monks to please bless this website that it may reach many and bring information on Dorje Shugden to increase and spread the practice. Everyone at this website works very hard and very devotedly for Dorje Shugden with only one agenda-to bring knowledge of Shugden to as many as possible. We also wish the ban to be removed. Please say prayers to bless all of us at this website that we continue our works here and all members who contribute to this website in any way. We thank you ahead of time.
Much respect and folded hands,
Mana
Dear Dharma brothers (8 monks),
We are very distressed by your plight yet we are inspired by your courage. We are offerings prayers to Shugden for good news to arrive to your ears. You have travelled so far from Tibet to be blocked to your destination in Nepal because of religious politics by the Tibetan Govt. You are banned from entering the monastery of your choice only because you practice Dorje Shugden. Pure discrimination. I am sure Dorje Shugden has a purpose for you. As you are sangha, it is not polite or proper for me to advise you, but may I humbly say, please do not lose hope.
This website will be sending you some money to hold you over while you are in Nepal. We will offering money to you through our contacts in Nepal. We hope our offering can be used for you to buy what is necessary for your stay in Nepal. The offering is an offering from our Website and a symbol of our devotion to Shugden and your plight.
We ask you since you are monks to please bless this website that it may reach many and bring information on Dorje Shugden to increase and spread the practice. Everyone at this website works very hard and very devotedly for Dorje Shugden with only one agenda-to bring knowledge of Shugden to as many as possible. We also wish the ban to be removed. Please say prayers to bless all of us at this website that we continue our works here and all members who contribute to this website in any way. We thank you ahead of time.
Much respect and folded hands,
Mana
I leave in 7 days. I will print this out and present it to the brave monks when I get there!
I will also be bringing a few gifts- rare pictures of Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang, Dorje Shugden, Yamantaka.
Thank you so much! I will keep you posted when I am there.
Dear Dharma brothers (8 monks),
We are very distressed by your plight yet we are inspired by your courage. We are offerings prayers to Shugden for good news to arrive to your ears. You have travelled so far from Tibet to be blocked to your destination in Nepal because of religious politics by the Tibetan Govt. You are banned from entering the monastery of your choice only because you practice Dorje Shugden. Pure discrimination. I am sure Dorje Shugden has a purpose for you. As you are sangha, it is not polite or proper for me to advise you, but may I humbly say, please do not lose hope.
This website will be sending you some money to hold you over while you are in Nepal. We will offering money to you through our contacts in Nepal. We hope our offering can be used for you to buy what is necessary for your stay in Nepal. The offering is an offering from our Website and a symbol of our devotion to Shugden and your plight.
We ask you since you are monks to please bless this website that it may reach many and bring information on Dorje Shugden to increase and spread the practice. Everyone at this website works very hard and very devotedly for Dorje Shugden with only one agenda-to bring knowledge of Shugden to as many as possible. We also wish the ban to be removed. Please say prayers to bless all of us at this website that we continue our works here and all members who contribute to this website in any way. We thank you ahead of time.
Much respect and folded hands,
Mana
Dear Dharma brothers (8 monks),
We are very distressed by your plight yet we are inspired by your courage. We are offerings prayers to Shugden for good news to arrive to your ears. You have travelled so far from Tibet to be blocked to your destination in Nepal because of religious politics by the Tibetan Govt. You are banned from entering the monastery of your choice only because you practice Dorje Shugden. Pure discrimination. I am sure Dorje Shugden has a purpose for you. As you are sangha, it is not polite or proper for me to advise you, but may I humbly say, please do not lose hope.
This website will be sending you some money to hold you over while you are in Nepal. We will offering money to you through our contacts in Nepal. We hope our offering can be used for you to buy what is necessary for your stay in Nepal. The offering is an offering from our Website and a symbol of our devotion to Shugden and your plight.
We ask you since you are monks to please bless this website that it may reach many and bring information on Dorje Shugden to increase and spread the practice. Everyone at this website works very hard and very devotedly for Dorje Shugden with only one agenda-to bring knowledge of Shugden to as many as possible. We also wish the ban to be removed. Please say prayers to bless all of us at this website that we continue our works here and all members who contribute to this website in any way. We thank you ahead of time.
Much respect and folded hands,
Mana
Dear TK,
It would be our pleasure to make the monetary offerings together to these 8 sangha members.
Prayers,
Mana
This would be a wonderful print and online magazine. I sincerely hope this magazine to be produced by Shar Gaden Monastery will come to fruitioning very soon.
TK
The Geshe Lharampa qualification is definitely not easy to obtain. Also it was reported that this year, of the 150 monks who joined the university, around 70-80 left. I wonder where the monks who don't make it go.
New Disciplinarian and Chant Master announced on the Shar Gaden website. :)
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