Ayang Monastery Clinic in Tibet

At Ayang Rinpoche’s request, in 2004 two of his Western students travelled to Tibet to try to find ways to reduce maternal mortality in his monastery; Local nomads and village leaders requested that a clinic be built and doctors trained to help meet the health needs in the community.
Rima Village Leaders

Rima Village Leaders

First meeting with Nomads in 2004
First meeting with Nomads in 2004

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2010 Phowa Practice Day Schedule

June 26          Full Moon  (Rochester practice held Friday, June 25, 7-9 pm)

July 11          New Moon

July 25          Full Moon

August 10 New Moon

August 24          Full Moon

September 8          New Moon

September 23          Full Moon

October 7          New Moon

October 22          Full Moon

November 6 New Moon

November 21          Full Moon

December 5          New Moon

December 21          Full Moon



Amitabha Khyil Khor Ling Construction

Rinpoche at Khatmandu Amitabha Temple

Rinpoche at Kathmandu Amitabha Temple

Rinpoche has been supervising continued construction on the new Amitabha Foundation temple in Nepal, which can be seen from all over the Kathmandu valley.

Amitabha Temple view from Kapan

Amitabha Temple view from Kapan









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Bodghaya Phowa Institute Construction Started

Main Entrance to Phowa Institute

Construction is continuing on the main temple as seen from the gate as well as on the monks’ and guests’ quarters surrounding the main temple. 

Main Temple Area


Sleeping quarters

Sleeping quarters

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His Holiness Penor Rinpoche has released his meditation

Update from Nam Dro Ling: “His Holiness Penor Rinpoche remained in thugdam for almost eight days.  This morning [Friday, April 3, Indian time] he released his meditation.  Now we are preparing to preserve his body for some time so that the public can pay their respects and receive his blessings. [Read more...]