Zoomed in from Stupa	Front compound	Stair from compound
Front compound	Normal view from Stupa

Before the start of our retreat of "Namo Buddha Y2K White Tara Retreat" and after the end we came to Thrangu Tashi Choeling Gompa in Boudhanath to meet up with Rinpoche. Lunch treat was organized by Rinpoche at the Gompa on the 19th Feb, 2000. It was a great oppurtunity to have meals with our beloved teacher and in return we treat Rinpoche and 20 other Lamas/Monks for dinner at our Hotel. We all had a great and fun time together, all like a big family.

Our Beloved Refuge.
Ven. Thrangu Rinpoche's first monestry since escaping from Tibet and this monestry was special cause it was 30 meters from Boudhanath Stupa. It houses only male lamas and monks whereas the female nuns are housed in Thrangu Tara Abbey not far from here. Every morning and evening there are puja session conducted by novice monks and it is truly remarkable. This also serve as the residence of Thrangu Rinpoche and we could see that Rinpoche devote his entire life to propagate the Holy Dharma. No spare time for private business or the like as there are too many mouths to feed and much teachings to give, thats truly our Compassionate one named Ven. Khechen Thrangu Rinpoche. In this degenerate age, we sincerely thank Rinpoche for upholding the blessed and sacred teaching of Lord Buddha and Rinpoche had  practiced and shown to us ignorant people what Dharma can do to change our lives. Our 100,000 thousand prostration isn't comparable to the slightest action Rinpoche does. Long Live Our Beloved Guru, Refuge and Teacher.

Conditions around the Gompa.
During summer the stench from the nearby dumpsite causes many of the novice to fall sick. For this reason Thrangu Rinpoche has plans to move all part of them to Namo Buddha in that time to avoid sickness. One oftens think that life in a monestry is simple and easy, its true in a way but then unforseen circumstanecs arise due to many aspects from the vicinity and wheather. To take care of so many monks so that they stay healthy is no easy task, the love and compassion activities rendered by Rinpoche is truly the remarkable achievement and best of all was Rinpoche did not even show sign of tiredness but continue to perform his duty. Similar to Mother Teresa's activities of non-self solely for benefits of others.

We will continue to aid Rinpoche in his activities and may it be a continous success.

Yours in Dharma,
TDSPJ Webmaster
27-Feb-2000
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