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Category Archives: Benchen Monastery
Fundraising to rebuild the Maitreya Shrine Hall
Fundraising to rebuild the Maitreya Shrine Hall at Benchen monastery in Kathmandu Advertisements
Update
The Benchen monks have tried to help at various sites where buildings have collapsed but were told they could not be of help. In order to better coordinate the efforts to help there has been a meeting with the president … Continue reading
Opening of the Phur Khang
On May 23rd 2012 the precious Kudung of the Lord of Refuge Kyabje Tenga Rinpoche has been ceremonially cremated at Benchen Phuntsok Darjeling monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal. This short video material shows the opening of the Phur Khang (cremation stupa) on May 31st in search … Continue reading
Kalachakra Sadhana at Benchen Phuntsok Darjeling monastery May 13 – 22, 2012
Visit of the nuns from Panshing monastery
Since the foundation of Benchen Phuntsok Darjeling monastery in Kathmandu in 1984/85 Kyabje Tenga Rinpoche used to invite the nuns from the Panshing monastery (Gelugpa lineage) once a year to perform a Tara ritual. The nuns also came regularly to … Continue reading
Kalacakra sand mandala
From May 10th until May 12th the sand mandala of the Kalachakra deity has been created by the lamas of Benchen Phuntsok Darjeling monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal. This short video material documents briefly the process of mandala making – three … Continue reading