Environment Protection Awareness Program

POSTED ON: NOVEMBER 5, 2011
On 4th November, an awareness program to save the environment was held under the direction of Lopon Samdrup. It was a joint effort by Korea Green Foundation and The Small Earth Nepal along with Thrangu Environmental Club.
The motto of the program was "Communicating Climate Change."
The Small Earth Nepal representatives came to address the program. Member Mr. Nirajan Bista encouraged every individual to take responsibility for protecting the environment. The vice-president, Mr. Shudarshan said he was very happy that he did not see any plastic garbage on the monastery premises.
Lopon Samdrup addressed climate change and what we can do to keep our environment green and clean. Everyone was given a small reusable cloth bag to minimize the use of plastic bags. All the monks were encouraged to stop using plastic bags and cups.
A big signboard with  information  regarding climate change;  its impacts and solutions and  information  has been written  in  three languages; English, Nepali and Tibetan was hung at the entrance of the monastery. It is said that its purpose is to raise visitors' awareness so that they will act protect the environment in their lives. This will gradually help to save our mother earth.

One of our branch monasteries, Thrangu Tashi Chophel Ling, Tatopaani, organized a four day annual puja from October 2-5, which falls on Dashain, the major festival of Hindus in Nepal. A group of 12 monks along with a lama  were invited from the main monastery to perform the puja.

The puja is especially dedicated to those animals sacrificed during the festival. The monks performed Mahakala puja, Amitabha puja (Hoechog) and recited 12 volumes sutras, aspiration prayers, and long life prayers. On the last day of the puja, Ven. Karma Phurbu gave a general teaching about Buddhism and its importance in life.
All accommodations, foods and lodging are arranged and sponsored by local devotees every year. This time, Tashi Phuntsok Sherpa, U.S.A. sponsored transportation.

The program was very successful. The merit was dedicated to all sentient deceased beings. May all the deceased rest in peace and be reborn in a pure land, and may all living beings have good, peaceful and long lives with great practice of dharma.

TTYM Celebrates the Birthday of H.H. Karmapa;

POSTED ON: JUNE 27, 2011
On 26 June, Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery celebrated the birthday of H.H. Seventeenth Gyalwa Karmapa Urgen Thinley Dorje. In the early morning, all the Sangha gathered in the main shrine hall and performed long life prayers. Many monks also dedicated birthday poems with the praise to His Holiness' and wishing him long life.
After the prayer, the Sangha gathered for planting trees, under the direction of Lopon Samdrup. More than 200 plants were planted all around the monastery.
The cake cutting ceremony was held in the evening along with a cultural show. The monks showed their talents singing songs and cracking jokes. It was a wonderful evening.
Live Long His Holiness. Karmapa Khenno. Karmapa Khenno. Karmapa Khenno.

SAVE THE EARTH: Let's Keep It Clean and Green

POSTED ON: JUNE 6, 2011
On 5th June, Thrangu Environment Club organized a clean up program to observe World Environment Day. All the monks actively gathered garbage from the monastery and surrounding areas. They also collected the waste and plastic materials from Namo Buddha stupa surrounding as well as from the nearby village.
After the clean up work, they had tea which was cooked on briquette, the eco friendly wood made of waste, cardboard boxes, papers, etc.