Amitabha Foundation USA
Click here for pictures from September 2014.
Ayang Rinpoche fills Bylakuppe Monastery temple pillars with sacred substances in August 2012 ceremony.
Artists carve Sanscrit symbols into the entablature connecting the columns.
Temple corner under construction March 2013
Ground floor Bylakuppe temple
Wall Murals of the 42 Peaceful and 58 Wrathful Deities from Nyenlung Monestary, Eastern Tibet
True Lhamo sends this message to everyone connected with Ayang Rinpoche:
“Just letting you know that the annual 100 Deities puja will start from Feb 18 and conclude on Feb 24th. If one had to request the 100 deities pujas on the 49th day of a deceased, one would have to bear the whole expense, which would be more expensive having to do it by yourself.
Therefore, any one who has family members, friends or loved ones who have died and would like to make donations and dedicate it to them, it is the best opportunity.
Best wishes and regards,
Truelha”
Read a short teaching on the 100 Peaceful and Wrathful Deities from Ayang Rinpoche’s 2009 Karma Lingpa Shitro empowerment in Garrison, NY.
If you would like to make a donation please use this link, or send a check made out to Amitabha Foundation to 11 South Goodman Street, Rochester, New York 14607. Be sure to include the names of persons or pets for whom you are requesting prayers. Donations sent through the Amitabha Foundation are tax deductible in the US. You may also send your donation directly to the monastery’s bank account using the information below.
| Account Number | 17082200011214 |
| Account Name | Drikung Charitable Society |
| Bank Name | Syndicate Bank, Bylakuppe -571104 Branch |
| Bank Address | Kagyudpa Monastic InstituteP.O.Bylakuppe 571104, Mysore District Karnataka State, India |
Swift Codes for:
To all my students, disciples and friends,
Greetings and best wishes for the Western New Year. I send you my strongest aspirations and prayers for the success of your Dharma practice and your activities with pure motivation for the wellbeing of others. In particular, I pray that all of our projects and activities to benefit the Buddhadharma and to bring help to all beings in this world will reach successful completion.
Even though conditions in the world are becoming more difficult, by our positive activities we can make the effects of Kali Yuga times lighter. We must make our determination to succeed in our spiritual practice stronger and more stable. For Buddhist practitioners the essence of Buddhadharma is to recognize our Buddha Nature. If we can do this, it is like having one key that can open limitless doors of peace and harmony that will benefit worldly beings. We must emphasize this practice – it is so important.
Read the full letter here: New Year 2013 Greeting
