Shangpa Rinpoche Online
Tashi Delek!
Welcome to the website of Shangpa Rinpoche. Rinpoche has been the Abbot of the Singapore Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre since 1997. He is also responsible for a number of monasteries and nunneries in Nepal and India. He teaches within the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism under HH 17th Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje.
You'll find information here about Shangpa Rinpoche, about the various Dharma projects he has initiated as well as transcriptions of talks, images and other media to download, and updates on his teaching and traveling schedules, and various Dharma events. We hope you find the site inspiring and useful.
Recent Updates
Opening Ceremony for Lama's Retreat Centre
16 May 2008
We have a PDF giving information about the Retreat centre and the retreats planned there, together with information about how you can Sponsor the Retreat centre and Retreatants.
We are very happy to share the news of the opening ceremony of Karma Ngedon Palbar Ling Retreat Centre.
The Lama's retreat centre at Sarangkot, Pokhara is now ready and the first batch of 16 monks including 2 Tulkus will be soon entering into their 3 years 3 months retreat on 26 May 2008.
» Read more about the Opening Ceremony
Naga Puja on Shangpa Rinpoche's 48th Birthday
11 Nov 2007
We have 24 images from the Naga Puja which was held on 9 Sept, where thousands of Tsa Tsa's were created and dedicated for the longevity of Shangpa Rinpoche, and for the liberation of all sentient beings.
» View Naga Puja on Rinpoche's birthday
More on Shangpa Rinpoche's 48th Birthday
04 Nov 2007
We are happy to share some writing about the events held to celebrate Shangpa Rinpoche's birthday. We firstly have a description of the two events from a disciple, and then Goh Ren Hui (who sang and played at the celebration at the centre) kindly sent us another contribution:
» Text on Shangpa Rinpoche's birthday
» Message to Rinpoche from Ren Hui
Shangpa Rinpoche's 48th Birthday Celebration
10 Oct 2007
We are very happy to share nearly 40 images from Shangpa Rinpoche's 48th Birthday celebration, held at the Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore.
The celebration included Longevity prayers, Offerings of Body, Speech and Mind, and Cake Cutting ceremony.
» Visit Rinpoche's 48th Birthday Celebration
Lama's Retreat Centre - Photos, Sponsorship
30 Sept 2007
We have a PDF giving information about the Retreat centre and the retreats planned there, together with information about how you can Sponsor the Retreat centre and Retreatants.
We also have two new images showing the progress of the construction work on the Retreat Centre.
Shangpa Rinpoche's Trip to Tibet, 2007
05 Sept 2007
In July 2007 Shangpa Rinpoche took a group of Singaporean Devotees on a pilgrimage trip to Tibet. We have over 50 images from that auspicious visit to holy sites of Tibet.
11 Sept - added description of the trip from one of Rinpoche's devotees
» Visit Shangpa Rinpoche's trip to Tibet
» Read description of the trip to Tibet
New website for Kagyu Institute of Buddhist Studies launched
06 August 2007
We are pleased to announce a brand new website for the Kagyu Institute of Buddhist Studies, Nepal. Showcasing a place where students from across the world can come to study, practice and meditate in quiet and peaceful surroundings.
Rinpoche's Upcoming 48th Birthday
05 August 2007
There'll be two events this year to celebrate Shangpa Rinpoche's 48th Birthday: A Family Day at East Coast Park (9 Sept), and Prayers and Offerings at the Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre in Singapore (12 Sept).
» View details of Rinpoche's Birthday Celebrations
Upcoming 2007 Kagyu Monlam
23 July 2007
We've an article on the upcoming Kagyu Monlam 2007, which will take place at Bodhgaya, India, (the scene of the Buddha's Enlightenment), for one week from 10 Nov 2007.
Includes details for Sponsoring the 'Grand One Day Event' - 13 Nov 2007.
Sponsor a Lama / Nun web page launched
22 July 2007
Shangpa Rinpoche needs your support for those in his Monastery's and Nunneries who wish to study and practice. You can help provide a complete Dharma education, as well as covering all expenses for shelter, clothing, food and medical care.
A new web page has been launched to enable secure donation online via credit or debit card.
Shangpa Rinpoche continues to Recover
22 July 2007
Shangpa Rinpoche is once again back in the Singapore Centre, and is slowly recuperating from his recent trip to Tibet. Reports indicate that the trip was a great success. Apparently Rinpoche caught Flu whilst there.
Shangpa Rinpoche is currently giving a series of teachings at the Singapore centre.
Special Message from Shangpa Rinpoche
17 June 2007
We have received news that Shangpa Rinpoche is now out of hospital and back in the Singapore centre, where he continues his recovery. Rinpoche has kindly sent this special message which he's asked us to publish here:
"It's said by Buddha that being free from sickness is the Greatest Gift.
To me, this gift was from all my beloved masters, sangha, disciples and friends because of so much dedications and care I received that help me to overcome my obstacles. I sincerely wish and pray for everyone to be free from sickness and obtain the perfect joy of enlightenment.
Thank you for all your care, good wishes and prayers"
Shangpa Rinpoche
Shangpa Rinpoche is currently Ill
29 May 2007
Rinpoche is currently ill with suspected Dengue Fever. Following a week
of high temperatures which didn't subside, Rinpoche was admitted to hospital.
We understand that he is now starting to recover. His fever is down, but he remains in hospital with a lowe blood count. Please join us in prayers for his well-being and rapid recovery.
Words of Wisdom
02 May 2007
We've added some wise words from Rinpoche to the left of this page. We hope to add new mini-teachings periodically, either taken from personal communications as above, or from public teachings.
Legend of the Great Stupa
28 February 2007
As background to the activities last year with the World Peace Grand Prayer, we've an excerpt from 'The Legend of the Great Stupa and The Life Story of the Lotus Born Guru'.
» View The Legend of the Great Stupa
Gratitude to Shangpa Rinpoche
27 February 2007
We have added a note of gratitude towards Shangpa Rinpoche for his vision in organising and leading the first World Peace Grand Prayers.
An Update on Rinpoche's Activities
27 February 2007
We have an update on Rinpoche's travels and activities on the Latest News page, including the Mahakala Puja.
» View short update on Rinpoche's Schedule
Second day of World Peace Prayers - Smoke Puja at Nagajuna Hilltop
22 February 2007
This is the second of a series of reports and images from the World Peace Grand Prayers held by Rinpoche in Kathmandu one year ago (Dec 2005). This set of images is from Day 2, which was a Smoke Puja.
» View Images of Smoke Puja at Nagajuna Hilltop
Version 3 of Shangpa Rinpoche Online
1 June 2004
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