Funds for a Retreat Centre & Gompa in Bhutan
In our personal capacity, We hope to help Khenpo Gyurme Sangay Wangdi to raise some funds to build a Retreat centre and a Gompa(Temple) in Bhutan. |
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| Khenpo Gyurme Sangay Wangdi from Bhutan doing a Sakyamuni Buddha's Puja on Vesak Day for his disciples and friends who came to participate in this very auspicious event. Look at the special mist that is coming out from the Sutra text that forms into a ball of light at the side of the throne! A wonderful sign! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| We first met Khenpo Gyurme Sangay Wangdi when he came to Singapore in the first week of May this year. Our friend, Qing May asked if we were free to have lunch with a Khenpo from Bhutan and since we were free, we agreed. This was the first step to the start of an interesting karmic relationship with Bhutan and a monk. Khenpo stayed in Singapore for about three weeks and left for Bhutan on 23 May 2005. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A group photo! Qing Mei, Khenpo Gyurme, Venerable Heao from Taiwan, Lizzie & Benson |
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A cosy time with Khenpo Gyurme Sangay Wangdi! |
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Time to go! Khenpo Gyurme before departing for Bhutan on 23 May 2005. |
Hehee....It's just me and Khenpo Gyurme during a Sakyamuni Buddha puja during Vesak Day 2005 . | It's Dana(generosity) time and a blessing from Khenpo Gyurme. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| On the 4 August 2005 , Khenpo Gyurme Sangay returned to Singapore and this time, our relationship hit new grounds after we intended to help him out with the fund raising. Together we worked very hard to benefit others with the Wisdom and Compassion of Khenpo Gyurme in the services of funeral prayers, homeblessings, Puba & Water blessings, Manjusri Mo and Dharma teachings that may help to enhance our peace, love and harmony within many of us. Many have benefitted well from Khenpo Gyurme's guidance and through the kind support and generosity of our Dharma friends, Reiki graduates, family and friends, the funds are progressing slowly. We keep our fingers crossed that Khenpo Gyurme would be able to start the groundwork by purchasing some woods and materials to prepare for foundation work next year. The plan is to first build 5 Retreat cabins of 700sqft each in size as soon as the there are sufficient funds...then later, the plan for a Gompa (temple) would take place. Progressive plan would be for another 5 Retreat cabins. We would like to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to all our kind benefactors for your generosity and continuous kind support in all our projects and also for this cause too. Khenpo Gyurme's warmth and easy, going manner has inspired many and continues to inspire many more to his teachings and guidance. May All Your Aspirations Come True and May You All Never Be Separated from the Triple Gem! Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu! Upon the completion of the first 5 Retreat cabins, All Benefactors who have sponsored a Thangka or donated S$500.00 and above to the Retreat centre and Gompa would be invited by Khenpo Gyurme to visit Bhutan for a 14 days stay (Only Accomodation is Free of charge) which does not include other expenses, food and tour. Visa tourist fee would be paid at a fraction of its normal cost which would also depend on the country's economy and situation as per that time. If anyone who may need to do a home blessing or a Manjusri Mo ( this is helpful for serious Buddhist practioners) or you just want to give a donation to help build the Retreat centre, please kindly give us a call. Lizzie 92971287 or Benson 98313433.
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| A moment of respect for the deceased. | Focus and concentration in the prayers to help the deceased especially important for the first 49 days of passing. | A Homeblessing to enhance Love, Harmony, Peace and Abundance for the Family. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| A Puba Blessing is very helpful for protection, Black magic charms, Ghostly disturbances....etc... | A Puba Blessing is also great for children too. | Preparation of the offerings for the Homeblessing is important. |
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| Khenpo Gyurme Sangay in action! | A child immediately feels comfortable and warm with Khenpo Gyurme. | This new born baby is getting ready to be given a Puba & Water Blessing by Khenpo Gyurme. Great for babies who tend to cry alot at night and can't get a good night's sleep. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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