Khordong Byangter Monastery was founded by the late Chhimed Rigdzin Rinpoche in order to protect and spread the teachings of this lineage which were taught by Padmasambhava and rediscovered in the 14th and 19th century by the tertons Rigdzin Godem and Nuden Dorje.
Hello everyone, Many of you were expecting Tulku Ugen’s visit to Europe this year. We had confirm his tour in our previous messages but it has taken a different turn of event. While tickets were bought, respective visas were obtained, travel insurance...
Tulku Ugen is on his way to Bhutan with Norbu Gyaltshen, with the plan to meet Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche. Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche is the head of the biggest Byangter Monastery in Bhutan with approximatly 300 monks. It has been a long time wish to approach...
On the last Full moon we celebrated Vesak day ( photos Gallery) also known as Buddha Purnima. According to the Theravada calendar it is on that day that we commemorate Lord Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and paranirvana. It was also the last puja together...
This is to confirm that Tulku Ugen will go to Darnkov according to plan. He is flying from Bagdogra tomorrow. Frauke is getting better and has insisted that he goes as soon as possible to honor his engagements. In Darnkov he will be giving Padmasambhava...
The outcome of the Bhutanese trip has not been very good, as Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche would not receive any visitors at that time. But the request could be made but unfortunately his answer was not in our favor, in the sense that he cannot send us a teacher...
Just a few lines to let you know that Tulku Ugen and his wife Shashi have been invited to Malaysia to spend some time there, rest and look after their health under the supervision of a traditional Chinese doctor. Tulku Ugen has been requested to give...
It is now mid-December soon and so far several participants have confirmed their commitment to the butter lamp retreat, while a few more are expected to turn up. We have also gathered the necessary funds for the purchase of the vegetable oil used to fill...
As per today Frauke remains in hospital despite a substantial general improvement and her family together with the German consulate do not show any sign of support nor concern about her well being. This unexpected situation has a strong impact on Tulku...
Hello everyone, On this auspicious day of Choekhor Duchen The Chhimed Rigdzin Society is happy to announce the opening of its Youtube channel. This channel is dedicated to the upload of content in relation with the Khordong Byangter lineage in particular...
Dear all, Until this morning Tulku Ugen was getting ready to fly to Europe, to come to visit those of you who had invited him give empowerment and lead week-end retreats. But as some of you already know, Amalha's health is deteriorating very fast for...
In memory of the 35 years spent by our Rinpoche, Chhimed Rigdzin in Shantiniketan and to keep the connection alive, Tulku Ugen had the wish for quite sometimes to introduce the lamas of Khordong Byangter Monastery to Shantiniketan and part of the earlier...
Greetings from India. We have the pleasure to confirm with you that the 22nd Butterlamp retreat for world peace will be held at Khordong Byangter Monastery in India from January 12th to January 31st January 2013. Those of you, who plan to join us, please...
Since our last posting much has happened in the daily life of Khordong Byangter Monastery. We had a new edition of the Khordong Games, few new students have joined the monastery and 8 of the elder ones together with their teacher Yeshe Dorje went to Gangtok...
The celebration of Lhabab Duchen is around the corner and Khordong Byangter Monastery is getting ready. It is one of the four festival commemorating important deeds in the life of the Buddha. This festival is celebrated to observe the descent of Lord...
A French practitioner from another Sangha came to India to make a retreat for 1 year. She had several occasion to come and spend time at Khordong Byangter Gompa and would like to share these few lines with you. "The very first time, I passed the Gompa...
Time flies and we already missed the chance to wish you all a very happy Losar on time. Anyway the tiger is already jumping around happily and we really wish he will be good to each and every one of you. This year’s appeal for the 19th butterlamp retreat...
On April 28th, Khordong Byangter Monastery had put on its nicest appearance to receive the people of Shantiniketan and celebrate Tulku Ugen and Shashi’s 25th marriage anniversary in a mix of Bengali and Tibetan celebration. A great moment of joy, dance...
Today we are happy to announce that the Butterlamp retreat will be taking place from January 10th to January 27th, 2014. You are all welcome to attend. Looking forward to hear from you soon,
Tulku Ugen is due to visit Europe in June. He has been invited to several places in Poland. Once the schedule and programs are finalized we shall keep you posted.
