>> The Grand Opening and consecration of Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery, Namo Buddha went very well. Monks did four days long life puja called "Thrangu Tsedup" in the new temple. H.E. Jamgon Lodro Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche arrived at Namo Buddha on 3rd December, 2008. Ven. Thrangu Rinpoche with Sangha of Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery welcome H.E. in very traditional way with grand "Ser Bang". H.E. paid homage to the main Lhakhang and joint the Thrangu Tsedrup on 4th December, 2008 for whole day.

>> H.E. Jamgon Rinpoche and Honorable Chairman of the constitutional assembly, Mr. Subash Chandra Nembang jointly did the lighting of the butter lamp and the actual opening of the monastery on 5th December, 2008. There were more than 2500 people from many different parts of the world including Ven. Tulku Lodro Nyima Rinpoche, Ven. Bardo Tulku Rinpoche, Ven. Khenpo Kathar Rinpoche, Mr. Sonam Dadrul, represenative of Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism, Mr. Karma, Chakzo of Tsurbu Labrang, Representatives of H.E. Tai Situ Rinpoche, Representative of H.E. Gyaltsap Rinpoche, Representative from diffirent monasteries, Dharma centers and students. Monks of Thrangu Monastery performed Lama Dance according to Thrangu Tsedrup tradition in the afternoon.

>> H.E. Jamgon Rinpoche blessed the monastery by performing consecration puja on 6th December, 2008. Thrangu Labrang offered Ku Sung Thuk to H.E. Jamgon Rinpoche. In the afternoon, representatives from diffirent monasteries, Dharma Centers, association and indivitual offered Ku Sung Thuk and gifts to Thrangu Rinpoche, congratulating him on his success of building the monastery at Namo Buddha.

>> On 7th December, 2008, Monks and nuns did longlife puja for rinpoche as this day was rinpoche's birthday. Lamas and members of Thrangu Rinpoche's Dharma Centers offered Ku Sung Thuk offering to Rinpoche for his good health and long life.

>> On 9th December, 2008, H.E. Jamgon Rinpoche came to Thrangu Tara Abbey Nunnery in Sitapaila, near syambhu Stupa and did the actual opening of the nunnery. H.E. together with Thrangu Rinpoche did actual consecration of the nunnery on 10th December, 2008.


>> A free health camp which was heild at Namo Buddha with the help from Doctors and Nurses from USA is completed. This camp is called "Thrangu US Health Camp". Dr. Tom is the main orginizer and was introduced to us by Khenpo Tengye la. Hundreds of local village people are benifited by this camp including monks.

>> Lama Ajo and Lama Tenzin Dorji are planing to plant hundreds of tree arround monastery. Karma Chungda is also putting lots of efforts to make monastery area look more green and beautiful.

>> Karma Drodul, is appointed as a Khenpo of Thrangu Tara Abbey Nunnery and has started his teachings at the nunnery.

>> Lama Karma Yonten has started giving instruction to the new Ngondor monks at the Ngondro Retreat center.


>> 95 students out of 104 studetns at the branch school passed the mid term examination that held last week at the school at Namo Buddha. Branch school will close for 7 days as Yarney Gagye Holiday. Six teachers will remain at the school to take care of the building. Reported by Karma Phurbu (Head Teacher).

>> SMD Branch school has just started publishing monthly news letter called "The Voice of Young Monks". Publisher are Tashi Dhondup, Migmar Tsewang, Phurbu Dorji and Ngawang Tobden. All of them are students of the Branch School.

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