Archive of News of Shangpa Rinpoche

Update on Rinpoche's Activities

27 Feb 2007

Rinpoche's Travels

Shangpa Rinpoche has been in Kalimpong recently, to celebrate Losar (Tibetan New Year) at Jangchub Choeling Monastery. Whilst there he has been leading the Lamas in a special 7 Day long Mahakala Puja. The pujas took place each day from 3am to 8pm. Shangpa Rinpoche has passed on that he felt that a very good and strong aspiration was made for world peace and for the benefit of all sentient beings. He said that the Lamas very much enjoyed the puja practice.

Rinpoche spent two days over Losar in Kalimpong to pay respects to HH 17 Karmapa, Thrinley Thaye Dorje, and Shamar Rinpoche. He then travelled to Dehli, before returning to Nepal on 25 February. Shangpa Rinpoche is due to return to Singapore on 2 March 2007.

Update on Rinpoche's Activities

15 Sept 2006

A brief update of News

On the 14th September, Shangpa Rinpoche and 4 Ani-las went into the recording studio to do Mani chanting and Amitabha prayer recording. The aim is to produce a CD which will be another way to raise funds for Rinpoche's various projects. In all, 2 thousand copies of the CD will be produced, which will be available for sale very soon.

The Vision 7 DVD has also been completed, and has begun to be distributed to devotees during Ven Shangpa Rinpoche's birthday on 12 September. We are sure seeing film of the World Peace Grand Prayers in Boudhanath will bring back many happy memories for those who were there, and inspire countless others who were not able to attend.

On 15 September Rinpoche went back to Nepal. He is due to return to Singapore on 2 October 2006.

Nyungne Retreat in Bekok, Malaysia

08 Sept 2006

Rinpoche conducts 4 day Event

At the tranquil and serene temple 'Persatuan Pembinaan Rumah Berhala Kuan Yin', a group of Rinpoche's Singaporean and Malaysian devotees have gathered for a 4 day Nyungne fasting retreat, from 8th till 11th September 2006.

We are very happy to present an extensive write-up on the event in the events section, penned by Wendy.

We also have a series of reports from those participating in the retreat, giving an insight into their experiences of this powerful Dharma practice.

Grand Puja in Johor Bahru, Malaysia

23 August 2006

Rinpoche conducts Dharma Event

Our report on this Dharma event has now moved to the Events section - please follow this link to the Grand Puja. You will find a number of images, and link to two pieces of feedback from Devotees who attended the event.

Shangpa Rinpoche conducted a series of events on 25, 26 and 27 August in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Rinpoche gave a teaching, and led the pujas and prayers.

This Dharma Event was organised by Vision Group to raise funds directly for the new Lama's Retreat Centre near Pokhara, Nepal. There were more than 75 people travelling to this event, being a mixture of Singapore and Malaysia devotees.

Shangpa Rinpoche is now in Singapore

20 July 2006

A note on Rinpoche's activities

Shangpa Rinpoche is back in Singapore.

Rinpoche is continuing with his teachings on the 'Seven Point Mind Training' at the Singapore centre since his return. The teachings take place every Tuesday evening whenever there are no other scheduled teachings that night.

Rinpoche goes to Nepal

May 2006

An note on Rinpoche's activities

Ven. Shangpa Rinpoche is in Nepal from 25th May to 11th July 2006.

His teachings on the 'Seven Point Mind Training' at the Singapore centre will resume upon his return.

Shangpa Rinpoche's trip to Mexico

March 2006

Rinpoche visits Mexico with HH 17 Karmapa, Thaye Dorje.

Shangpa Rinpoche was recently in Mexico accompanying HH 17 Karmapa, Thaye Dorje whilst His Holiness carried out a number of Dharma Activities.

HH Karmapa arrived in Mexico City on March 13th, 2006. He gave two empowerments in Mexico City on March 14th and 15th.

He consecrated the Lhabab Chorten Stupa in Valle de Bravo, near Mexico City on the 16th March. The stupa project was initiated by Casa Tibet under the guidance and inspiration of Lopen Tsechu Rinpoche. A rainbow around the sun was seen for many hours during the teachings and the Bodhisattva vow, that Gyalwa Karmapa gave on March 17th at the stupa site.

On 18th of March Gyalwa Karmapa visited and inaugurated the Diamondway Center in Mexico City. After his visit at Casa Tibet on March 19th, His Holiness left Mexico and went back to India.

All images below are copywrite the Karmapa Documentary Project:

October 2005 Schedule

03 October 2005

Rinpoche's upcoming Dharma Activities

Rinpoche is leaving for Muktinath, Mustang tomorrow (3 Oct 2005) in order to give the oral transmission of 16 volumes of Prajnaparamita Sutras to the nuns at Tharpa Choeling Nunnery. He has sent us the following report:

"The Nuns school has already been completed and currently they are all studying at their school, learning the Buddhist teachings, as well as Tibetan, English and some Nepalese Language. I am going to bring two sets of computer with me for the Nunnery, and together with one Lama teacher we will teach them basic Tibetan letter input and operation of the computers. This will enable the nuns to study a lot of rare Buddhist texts which will be stored on their new computers.

On this trip our Khenpo Ramesh is also going there to teach the nuns basic Buddhist philosophy and debate. I will send more reports and photos once I am back in Pokhara.

best wishes to all"

Shangpa Rinpoche

August 2005 Schedule

13 August 2005

Rinpoche's upcoming Dharma Activities

Rinpoche is conducting Dharma programs at the KL and JB centres this August:

Saraha Buddhist Society, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Rinpoche will visit the Saraha Buddhist Society on Sunday 21 August 2005 to conduct the following Dharma programme:

2pm - Amitabha Jang Chog Puja.

5pm - Mahakala Puja.

8pm - Amitabha Jang Chog Puja.

Karma Kagyu Dharma Society, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Rinpoche will visit the Karma Kagyu Dharma Society from 24-29 August 2005 to conduct the following Dharma programme:

Wed 24 Aug - 8pm - Dharma Talk.

Thurs 25 Aug - 8pm - Dharma Talk.

Fri 26 Aug - 9.30-11.30am - Chod Puja.

                - 2.30-4.30pm - Chod Puja.

                - 8-10pm - Chod Initiation.

Sat 27 Aug - 9.30-11.30am, 2.30-4.30pm, 7pm - 100 Deities Jang Chog Puja.

Sun 28 Aug - 9.30-11.30am, 2.30-4.30pm, 7pm - 100 Deities Jang Chog Puja.

On both days the 100 Deities Jang Chog puja continues in the morning and afternoon sessions, and ends with the burning of the deceased paper tablets at approximately 7pm.

Mon 29 Aug - 8-10pm - Vajrakilaya Empowerment and Puja.

On Tuesday, 30 Auguest Shangpa Rinpoche will depart for the Singapore Centre.

March 2005 Schedule

29 March 2005

An outline of Rinpoche's activities

Rinpoche returned from Nepal to Singapore on 17 February 2005.

Rinpoche visited the Saraha Buddhist Society, Johor Bahru, Malaysia during March to conduct the following Dharma programmes:

18 March 2005 - Dorje Namjom (Vajravidaran) Initiation.

19 and 20 March 05 - Karma Pakshi Tsog Puja.

Rinpoche returned from Johor Bahru, Malaysia to Singapore on 21 February 2005.

Rinpoche is now conducting weekly teachings on 'Samantabadhra Prayers' at the Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore.

January 2005 Schedule

1 Feb 2005

A few notes on Rinpoche's activities

Rinpoche was at the Kagyu Institute for Buddhist Studies (KIBS) since 1 Jan 2005. The first course at the Institute started on 5 Jan and there were short prayers made prior to the course starting, led by Shangpa Rinpoche, Dupsing Rinpoche, Khenpo Ramesh and the members of the Sangha. Khenpo Ramesh taught the course, which was on the text 'Distinguishing between Ordinary Consciousness and Wisdom' by HH3 Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje.

In the speech given by Ven Shangpa Rinpoche after the prayer, Rinpoche expressed that he was filled with joy and happiness to see this day arrive, as the beginning of the courses would plant the seeds for Enlightenment in order to help all sentient beings and create the causes for many beings to be liberated from the sufferings of cyclic existence.

Rinpoche expressed his sincere thanks to Khenpo Ramesh, who has graciously accepted the role of main teacher for the courses in the institute. Khenpo Ramesh is considered to be most learned and well-versed in many of the profound teachings from all the main schools of the Vajrayana . He has specially traveled all the way from India to benefit the students here.

Rinpoche also expressed thanks to the translators, Tony Duff (who is well known for his major contribution in the translation of Tibetan texts and teachings) and Pamela White, who came from France to assist in the translation.

At the end of the session, Rinpoche offered katas to the students to express his wish that they benefit from the course and create great merit allowing them to progress in the Dharma, and to mark the auspicious beginning of their journey of learning here.

Rinpoche then left for Delhi, India for a few days, and returned to KIBS on 12 Jan 2005.

End of Year Schedule

30 Dec 2004

Vikrama Shila Buddhist Institute and KIBS

After the successful trip to Bodhgaya, as part of the pilgrimage tour of the holy sites, and the Kagyu Monlam, Rinpoche then returned to Kirtipur. He is expected to leave Kirtipur for Pokhara on 27 Dec 2004. In Pokhara, the students from the Vikrama Shila Buddhist Institute will be having their year end results and certificate giving ceremony. Rinpoche will be at Vikrama Shila for the certificate giving ceremony.

Shangpa Rinpoche will probably be back to Kirtipur in the early days of January in time for the beginning of the first one month Dharma course to be held at the Kagyu Institute for Buddhist Studies.

Grand Opening Ceremony - Buddhist Institute

13 Dec 2004

Opening Ceremony, and Kagyu Monlam

The Grand Opening Ceremony for the Kagyu Institute for Buddhist Studies in Kirtipur, Nepal has taken place. Many devotees came from all over the world to celebrate this highly significant event. Our first report from Nepal suggests the ceremony was a great success, and an auspicious beginning for the great Dharma work the Institute and those who use it will perform. We will be adding to the reports as we receive them.

Shangpa Rinpoche has just led a group of devotees on a tour of the Buddhist holy sites in Nepal and India, including the four most holy sites of Lord Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment, first Dharma teaching, and his Parinirvana. On 12 Dec 2004, Rinpoche and his devotees are attending the Kagyu Monlam in Bodh Gaya. The tour party for devotees is due to end on 16 Dec 2004.

Shangpa Rinpoche is now in Nepal

18 Sept 2004

Trip to Kirtipur, and Muktinath

Rinpoche left Singapore for Nepal on 7 October, and then made a short trip to Muktinath on 12 October. The following notes came from a short chat with Rinpoche:

"I have started building a school for the nuns at Tharpa Choeling Nunnery. The main structure is now almost complete, so they have asked me to come and see the works.

I will be in Muktinath from 12 Oct to 15 Oct, most likely. I do not have much free time as Kirtipur Buddhist Institute is still not completely finished. There are many things waiting for me to approve, so many things will have to be done quickly and efficiently in the days ahead.

When I came back from Muktinath, I will send you some more information and photos of the new Institute for the website."

Events for Shangpa Rinpoche's 45th Birthday

5-13 Sept 2004

Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore

This years celebration of Rinpoche's birthday at the Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre centred around the practice of Manjushri. There was a week long recitation of Manjushri's mantra by devotees, and Rinpoche entered retreat for that week whilst not leading Dharma events.

The full schedule, images and special message by Rinpoche on this successful event are now on the 'Rinpoche's 45th Birthday' page of this website, and feedback from Devotees is on this 'Comments by Devotees' page.

Rinpoche's current Travel and Dharma Program

End of August / Sept 2004

Prior to leaving for Malaysia, Rinpoche has been very busy in Singapore, attending to a variety of matters.

Rinpoche has now left for Malaysia, where he will conduct a number of Dharma events, before returning to Singapore for further events.

Saraha Buddhist Centre, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

23.08.2004 - At the Saraha Buddhist Centre Rinpoche will confer a Manjushri Empowerment.

Karma Karuna Buddhist Centre, Lunas, Kedah, Malaysia

24 - 29.08.2004 - Rinpoche and lama travel to Karma Karuna Buddhist Centre to conduct the Amitabha Jangchog Puja.

Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore

31.8.2004 - Rinpoche will be back at the KKBC, Singapore.

05 - 12.09.2004 - Rinpoche will lead a series of programs centering on the Manjushri initiation.

Shangpa Rinpoche in 'For You Information' Magazine

16.08.04

Shangpa Rinpoche and his Dharma works have appeared this month as the lead feature in the foremost Dharma magazine in Singapore. Years of quiet labour and silent sacrifices to benefit all sentient being and propagate Buddha Dharma have resulted in a comprehensive but special feature in praise of the life and the works of Ven. Shangpa Rinpoche.

The full interviews, in English and Chinese are now on the 'For You Magazine' page of this website, which is now in the 'About Rinpoche' section.

 

 

Rinpoche travels to Nepal, and will return to Singapore

27.07.04 - 04.08.04

Shangpa Rinpoche is leaving for Nepal on 27 July 2004 for about a week. Whilst there, he will attend to some important matters. he will also be taking some pictures of the Kagyu Institute for Buddhist Studies and Retreat Centre which will post on this website.

Rinpoche is due to return to Singapore on around the 4 August (date not yet confirmed).

Singapore centre organises Karma Pakshi Retreat

18.06.04 - 21.06.04

The Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore is organising a Retreat on the practice of Karma Pakshi Guru Yoga, to be conducted by Shangpa Rinpoche from the 18 June 2004.

Full details of this upcoming retreat (including background on Karma Pakshi, booking information etc) are in the Events section.

Shangpa Rinpoche attends Opening Ceremony of Karma Guen

26.05.04 - 06.06.04

Shangpa Rinpoche left on 26 May 2004 to attend the opening ceremony of Karma Guen in Spain. HH17 Karmapa, Thaye Dorje and HH Shamar Rinpoche will also be attending. Shangpa Rinpoche is due to return to Singapore on 6 June 2004.

Karma Guen is a Kagyu Buddhist center situated in the Andalusian mountains in Spain. The centre was constructed under the supervision of Lama Ole for HH17 Karmapa and the Kagyu lineage.

» Further details and images from the event

Drubgyud Dargye (Kirtipur) Construction News

31.05.04

The exterior work on the construction of the temple has now been completed. At present, the interior work is progressing well and is expected to be complete by October 2004. Rinpoche is planning a Grand Consecration Ceremony to be held on 5 Dec 2004. The courses for the Dharma Institute there are planned to commence in January 2005.

Rinpoche has kindly sent us 3 new images of the construction work

Visits to Malaysia and Nepal

April and May 2004

Rinpoche returned from Nepal to Singapore on 28.04.04. He spent a week in Malaysia from 15.05.04 to 21.05.04 since when he returned to the Singapore centre.

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