News of the activities of His Eminence the 7th Dzogchen Rinpoche
Gyalwa Dzogchenpa website launched
15th April 2008
Gyalwa Dzogchenpa has launched its new website containing the latest photographs and articles on the activities of His Eminence the 7th Dzogchen Rinpoche, Jigme Losel Wangpo. The website contains lineage biographies, never before seen images, features, news releases and His Eminence’ 2008 teaching schedule. Information on all the activities of Gyalwa Dzogchenpa including Dzogchen Monastery, Dzogchen Shri Senha Charitable Society, Shenpen and the Gyalwa Dzogchen Sangha is available through the website.
8th Annual Dzogchen Retreat at Dzogchen Monastery
10th April 2008
The dates for the 8th Annual Dzogchen Retreat at Dzogchen Monastery have been announced. His Eminence Dzogchen Rinpoche will lead a 10 day Dzogchen retreat starting at the end of December 2008. The Drupa Na Sel Intensive is back by popular demand and will take place in the week leading up to the retreat. These events are expected to be the largest international gathering of the Gyalwa Dzogchen Sangha at Dzogchen Monastery and will be attended by students from America, Asia, Australia and Europe.
For more information please visit the teaching schedule page
Shri Singha Shedra awards
8th April 2008
On the 7th April 2008, His Eminence Dzogchen Rinpoche presented awards to the monks of Shri Singha Shedra at Dzogchen Monastery for their outstanding academic achievements. His Eminence gave a teaching to a full assembly of monks and detailed the plan of the Shri Singha Shedra for the coming year.
H.E. the 7th Dzogchen Rinpoche: Australia and America teaching dates announced
18th March 2008
Shenpen International is pleased to announce the teaching dates of His Eminence Dzogchen Rinpoche’s 2008 tour of America and Australia. His Eminence will give public talks, empowerments and retreats in America from 15th - 26th October and in Australia from 5th November - 14th December.
For more information please visit the teaching schedule page
Temple refurbishment: building of thrones for statues
14th March 2008
The construction of the thrones for the new statues has begun. Each statue will sit on a four feet high throne, designed in accordance with traditional Tibetan design. It is expected the intricate detail may take two/three weeks.
Would you like to support the temple refurbishment?
To make a donation please visit the donations page
Temple refurbishment: gold plating of statues
24th February 2008
The new statues for the Dzogchen Monastery temple refurbishment have now been disassembled and polished in preparation for their gold plating. A team of highly skilled goldsmiths will gold plate the bodies, clothing and crowns of the statues.
Would you like to support the temple refurbishment? To make a donation please visit the donations page
Losar at Dzogchen Monastery
10th February 2008
Tibetan New Year - Losar was celebrated at Dzogchen Monastery on February 7th. His Eminence Dzogchen Rinpoche, gave a Könchog Chidü Long life empowerment and the Dhondenling settlement joined in the celebrations. Dzogchen Monastery wishes you Tashi Delek and an auspicious Earth Rat year.
Pilgrimage to Ajanta and Ellora
24th January 2008
During January 2008, His Eminence Dzogchen Rinpoche led his international sangha to the ancient pilgrimage sites of the Ajanta caves and the Ellora caves, located in Maharashtra state. The caves are world heritage sites that provide a tremendous sense of the spiritual history of the Buddhist tradition.
Temple refurbishment: new statues assembled
14th January 2008
The refurbishment of the Dzogchen Monastery Gonpa has begun with the assembly of the three new statues: Buddha Shakyamuni, Guru Rinpoche and Green Tara. Buddha Shakyamuni is 10.5 feet tall, Guru Rinpoche is 10 feet tall and Green Tara is eight feet tall. The statues are to be cleaned, polished, gold-plated, painted and filled with zung (mantra/sacred objects) before they take their place in the temple. His Eminence Dzogchen Rinpoche personally oversaw the design and construction of the new statues.
Would you like to support the temple refurbishment? To make a donation please visit the donations page
7th Annual Dzogchen Retreat at Dzogchen Monastery
14th January 2008
Students from all round the world participated in the 7th Annual Dzogchen Retreat, the largest ever international retreat held at Dzogchen Monastery, coming from Australia, America, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Switzerland, Netherlands and the UK. His Eminence Dzogchen Rinpoche lead the sangha in a 10 day retreat introducing the absolute path.
Vidyadhara Healing Clinic: work continues
20th December 2008
The external structure of the new Vidyadhara Healing Clinic, which will provide vital healthcare and medical facilities to the local Tibetan and Indian communities, has been completed. Internal work will shortly begin including electricity, plumbing, painting and furnishing.
Would you like to support the Vidyadhara Health project? To make a donation please visit the donations page