Monastery Updates

12h Kagyu Monlam from 17th – 19th March, 2011 in Nepal

Posted on July 14th, 2011, by Karma Gendun

The Monlam was organized by the Kagyu Welfare Commmittte in Nepal with the Karmapa Seva Samaj and Khoryug Groups. Normally it is held within the complex of our Kagyu Monasteries in Nepal by rotation but this year because it was the 900 Year Dusum Khyenpa. Monlam it was held in front of the Boudha Stupa and attended by 14 monsteries. A...

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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY (June 5th, 2011)

Posted on July 5th, 2011, by Gyaltsen
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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY (June 5th, 2011) Environmental Protection has always been at the forefront of Kagyu Nalanda Institute’s priorities.  Inspired by His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa’s passion for the environment, Kagyu Nalanda Institute is committed to the issue of environmental protection, evident through the planting...

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Karma Drubdey Chokyi Dingkhang Nunnery, Bhutan

Posted on June 30th, 2011, by Gyaltsen

We planted trees, flowers, made composed heap for the garden and Flowers. We have appointed two anis individually who take cares of the flowers and trees etc. They look after them every day. Every Saturday is our social day; we do cleaning and do environmental Activities. waste bin planting bamboo Planting trees on the slope cleaning...

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Bokar Ngedon Chokhorling

Posted on June 30th, 2011, by Gyaltsen

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Khoryug monasteries had gathered and cleaned the Bodh Gaya

Posted on January 9th, 2011, by Gyaltsen

On the 2nd last day of the 28th international Kagyu Monlem, All the representatives from Khorug  monasteries had gathered and cleaned the Bodh Gaya Main Temple & streets at Kalachakra ground on 21st December, 2010 which was organized by Ranjung Khoryuk Sungkyob Tsokpa.

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Six new monasteries join Khoryug

Posted on November 20th, 2010, by Dekila

6 new monasteries have joined Khoryug! The third Khoryug Conference was attended by 6 new monasteries. • Jang Tanagon, South India • Jonang Monastery, Nepal • Karma Thubten Chokhor Ling Monastery , Mahey – Ladakh • Rigpe Dorje Institute , Lava – West Bengal • Samdrub Darjay Choling, Sonada – West Bengal • Thusam...

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Day Three of Khoryug Conference

Posted on November 19th, 2010, by Dekila

Day Three of Khoryug Conference The morning of Day Three consisted of overview on the next steps for Khoryug, including large joint projects that will be carried out in the next few months. Given that the majority of Khoryug monasteries faced difficulties in implementing waste management, especially due to the lack of recycling...

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Day Two of Khoryug Conference

Posted on November 15th, 2010, by Dekila

November 15, 2010 Day Two focused on providing training on project management to the attending Khoryug monasteries and nunneries. The training was given by Dr. Sarala Khaling from WWF Nepal, and Dekila Chungyalpa from WWF US. This consisted of sessions on: - Project design (including implementation planning) - Monitoring and evaluation...

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First Day of Third Khoryug Conference!

Posted on November 14th, 2010, by Dekila

November 14, 2010 The conference was hosted by Kagyu Nalanda Institute, Karma Rinpoche’s monastery. It began with an update of current trends for biodiversity, and global environmental conditions. There was a short overview on previous environmental training including that of the earth’s biological cycle. ___________ The...

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Third Khoryug Conference to be held in Bylakuppe, South India

Posted on November 13th, 2010, by Dekila

Third Khoryug Conference to be held in Bylakuppe, South India The third Khoryug Conference will begin on the 14th of November and end the 16th of November, 2010 in Bylakuppe, Mysore. The conference is hosted by Kagyu Nalanda Institute, the monastery of Venerable Karma Tulku Rinpoche, and will be attended by 31 monasteries and 7 nunneries...

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