Kyabje Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche at Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Dear Friends,

We are pleased to announce Kyabje Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche’s arrived safely in Kuala Lumpur this morning and that all the scheduled teachings will continue as planned (click for full details).

Dear Friends,

On Saturday 25th April Nepal suffered a devastating earthquake along with numerous aftershocks. Thousands of people have died and many tens of thousands of others are destitute, vulnerable, and filled with fear.

Fortunately, our community of monks, nuns, and students are safe and our monasteries relatively undamaged. Many other areas though have suffered overwhelming loss and destruction.

Under the direction of Phakchok Rinpoche and senior monks, our community in Nepal has organized to aid the immediate area and has also sent out groups to help those in the worst-struck regions such as Tara Bir and Yolmo, where thousands have been rendered homeless and uncountable have died. Aid agencies have yet to reach such villages. Our monks, nuns, and lay volunteers know the terrain, and have strong connections with these villages. In a stressful time such as this, their presence as aid volunteers is both spiritually and materially soothing to the affected people. Their knowledge of the local dialects, customs, and expectations equips them to deal very effectively with the needs of the Nepalis.

Currently, everyone is helping out in whatever ways they can. And as you can imagine, there is much need to buy more supplies. As lines of communication are becoming stronger, our global network outside of Nepal has started effectively coordinating with our network inside of Nepal. Very soon, we will have updates to share.

As we are currently assessing various local needs in Kathmandu, Chapagaon, Tara Bir, Yolmo and other areas within Nepal, we encourage you to consider making a financial contribution. One thing that is abundantly clear at this time is the need for financial support. In time, we will share information about other forms of aid that will be needed.

To those of you who have already donated, we extend our sincere gratitude and rejoice in your generosity. You are embodying our motto of “Compassion in Action”. Please rest assured that your gift will go directly to support those who are in severe need.

Dear Dharma Brothers and Sisters:

My family joins me in most sincerely thanking you for all the heartwarming messages of love, well wishes, prayers, release of lives, lighting lamps, and other merit makings for my health and longevity. We have been deeply touched by your profound compassion and devoted concern.

After a few months of rest and convalescence, we are happy to share with you the good news that I am healthy. I have been able to join in Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery’s annual prayers including the Tsekar and Ngakso Drubchens.

Although I won’t be travelling much this year, please know that you and your family are always in our hearts and daily prayers. We make aspiration prayers that we shall meet up again soon.

My heartfelt advice is for you to please continue to strive in your personal dharma practice in accordance with the empowerments, transmissions, and instructions I have affectionately offered to you. In the future I shall share with you more of the nectar of Dharma so please take care and tashi delek.

With much love, blessings and prayers;

Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche

A recent photo of Kyabje Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche and Kyabgon Phakchok Rinpoche, father and son.