2022-12 Lingdum-Mahakala
The week-long Grand Mahakala Puja has begun in Lingdum Monastery. May whatever merits accumulated be dedicated towards world peace and prosperity with liberation from suffering for all beings. Rejoice! Gallery-A Gallery-B Gallery-C
Practice not to impose our ideas onto others
We live in close and interconnected social environments, and every one of our actions will positively or negatively affect ourselves and others. So, we should take care to look at things from all angles before acting or expressing our opinions to others. We can certainly cultivate our own views and ideas, but imposing them on […]
Always be mindful of our actions
There are so many important things that we all wish to achieve in this short lifetime. Unfortunately, each success takes time and effort, which can be quite challenging, especially with all the uncertainties we face living in this unpredictable world. Moreover, opportunities can be limited, and many hurdles may crop up along the way. Given […]
We are all inter-connected
As so-called social animals, we are all interconnected in this complex human society. So, engagement with a positive attitude is essential for getting along and connecting deeply with one another. One thing that we all have to be aware of is that there will be always someone praising us and others criticizing us. In order […]
Everyone has different perspectives
Our perspective of the world can be quite deceiving since the way things appear to us does not necessarily tell us the true story. Although we might believe that things are simple and straightforward, every individual has their own story and each of our experiences can differ drastically. We cannot assume that what we see […]
What is Dharma?
Do not engage in any acts of non-virtue. 1. In everyday life, it is easier to engage in non-virtuous than virtuous actions due to our strong habitual tendencies developed throughout many lifetimes. 2. If we fail to correct the course of our conduct through putting the teachings of the Buddhas and bodhisattvas into practice, then […]
2022-08 Lingdum Summer Rain Retreat
Update: 28-Aug-2022Happy sharing some glimpses of the Summer Retreat 2022 in Lingdum Monastery. The Annual Summer Rain Retreat has started on 12th August 2022 (Lunar June 15). the Parinirvana Anniversary of Gampopa. Rejoice! We thank you all for support.
2023-05 Nepal
On 1/5/23, 12th Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche performed Changchog Puja for all deceased in the morning . In the afternoon, Rinpoche and Lamas had lunch with the Nangchen Nyernga Society Members. After lunch, Rinpoche bestowed Long-life Empowerment of Amitayus to all at the monastery at Swayambhu. Rejoice On 30th April, 12th Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche presided the […]
Always look within to uncover our true nature
Deep in our hearts, we all have a natural and genuine sense of love and care, which Buddhists call our “Buddha Nature.” Due to external circumstances we might on occasion feel jealousy or anger. However, our true nature is unchanging and remains pure. It is like, for example, a piece of gold, which even when […]
2022-08 Nepal
The construction of the Zurmang Centre in Swayambhu Nepal is coming up very well.Thank you all for support. May all beings attain enlightenment through all’s kindness and generosity. Rejoice!