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About the Monastery

In March 2003, Rinpoche attended teachings by His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, India. During that visit, His Holiness told him that the Shije teachings of Padampa Sangye, including practices for the pacification of suffering, were especially precious and relevant to contemporary conditions. Recognizing Rinpoche as an eminent lineage holder of these teachings, His Holiness asked Rinpoche to establish a monastery in Kathmandu to continue these teachings in Nepal and preserve it for the benefit of future generations.

In accordance with the instruction of HH The Dalai Lama, Lama Wangdu Rinpoche acquired an old monastery, called Shelkar Chode, in Boudha. Coincidentally, this monastery was the branch of the one in Tibet, where Lama Wangdu used to work during his youth. The monastery has been renovated and installed with new statues, with financial aid from HH The Dalai Lama. The monastery now houses about twenty monks who are being trained by Lama Wangdu in the lineage of Shije and Chod, and other Nyingma practices such as the tradition of the Longchen Nyingthig. Some of these monks were rescued from Dingri, the birthplace of Lama Wangdu, and also the place where the lineage of Shije took root in Tibet with its founder, Padampa Sangye.

How You Can Help

A group of monks of varying ages are being educated and trained in the monastery to carry on the unique lineage of teachings held by Lama Wangdu. We need your help and support in order for these monks to continue their study and training in the monastery. All donations go towards their food, clothing and education. Please click on the link below to donate securely.

 

 

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