Former Kalon and current Representative of H.H. the Dalai Lama to the Americas, Lobsang Nyendak la will be the guest of honor. There will be cultural performances by Sunday School children and adults, speech by Lobsang Nyendak la, mouth-watering food and many many more. Come and join the celebration.
Admission (Reduced!):
Adults (19-64): $15
Kids (7-18) and Seniors (65+): $10 Kids under 6: Free
Venue: Club Paesano, 3800 West Powell Loop Gresham, Oregon 97030 Date: Saturday, December 12, 2009 Door Opens: 6:00 PM
Talk by Lobsang Nyendak la on Sunday, December 13, 10:00 AM @ Bhodkhang. Topics include Kalon Tripa Election among others.
Geshe la is coming to Maitripa College in Portland and has graciously accepted to teach us at Bhodkhang. His focus will be on introducing Buddhism to the younger generation and will therefore speak in English and Tibetan. Geshe la has been teaching in English for many years and is renowned for the warmth,
clarity and humor with which he makes complex subjects accessible.
BIO:
Geshe Tashi Tsering is the Resident Teacher of Jamyang Buddhist Centre in London. Geshe Tashi was born in Purang, Tibet in 1958. He is a Geshe Lharampa and educated at Sera Mey Monastic University in South India and Gyuto Tantric College.
Geshe Tashi's teaching career began at Sera, after which he taught the monks at Kopan Monastery, Nepal for a year. He went on to teach at the Gandhi Foundation College in Nagpur, India and then moved to Europe. Initially to Nalanda Monastery in the South of France for 2 years, and then in 1994, came to Jamyang Buddhist Centre, London, where he is the resident Geshe. Read more...
Prayer for the quick return of Ngulchu Damapada
The teaching will be followed by special prayer session for late Ngulchu Damapada mainly reciting myur byon gsol 'debs (his quick return). This prayer was especially composed by the current Gaden Tripa Kyabje Rizong Rinpoche. Lunch and refreshments will be served by the family and friends of the departed soul.
Jhado Rinpoche (Tenzin Jungne) was born in 1954 to a nomadic family living in
the area of Namtso Lake, north of
Lhasa, Tibet. At the age of three he was recognized and enthroned as the 6th
incarnation of the abbot of Jhado Monastery.
After fleeing Tibet in
1959, Rinpoche took his vows as a novice monk from His Holiness the Dalai Lama
in 1964 and his full ordination vows from the late Ling Rinpoche in 1973. From
1972 until 1990, Rinpoche studied at Sera Je Monastery in South India. In 1991,
he attained the degree of Geshe Lharampa, the highest level of education in the
Gelug tradition. He then went on to continue his studies at Gyuto Tantric
College in lower Dharamsala.
From 1992 until 1996,
Rinpoche served as a teacher at Namgyal Monastery in Dharamsala, the personal
monastery of H.H. the Dalai Lama. In 1997, Rinpoche was appointed to the post of
Abbot of Namgyal Monastery, and served the institution in that capacity until
2004. He currently teaches Buddhism worldwide and is renowned for his qualities
of kindness, joy, and the enthusiasm he brings to the Buddhist path.
Lunch will be served by Phuntsok Dolma la to observe the 49th day of the passing away of her late mother . There will be Tsok offering after lunch.
Lama Choepay Tsog @ Bhodkhang on Monday, November 9 at 7:00P PM to commemorate Buddha Shakyamuni's descent from heaven after spending three months there to teach his mother and other celestial beings. Door opens at 6:00 PM.
Narkyid Ngawang Thondup la, the official biographer of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, TGiE veteran, author of numerous books and articles, adjunct professors of Western Michigan University and Tokyo University will talk about the centennial anniversary of His Holiness the 13th Dalai Lama's exile to India from 1910-1913, the then relationship with the Manchus and British India, the declaration of Tibet's independence and the modernization efforts by the great thirteenth Thubten Gyatso.
Venue: Bhodkhang Date: Sunday, October 11, 2009 Time: 1:30 PM
Narkyid Ngawang Thondup la's CV
1928 Born in Tzethang, Central Tibet, Tibetan 12th Month 6th day, (January or February)
Education 1976 – 80 Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, MA; Honorary PhD (Laws), Western Michigan University, MI, 2009
1952 -57 Student at National Minority Institute, (NMI), Peking, China
1942 -48 Graduated from Academic Institute (Tze Lodra) at Potala Palace, Lhasa, the capital of Tibet
Employment 2005 – Present One of consultants on Tibetan language and Literature in the Office of H.H. the Dalai Lama
1984 – 2004 Official Biographer of H.H. the XIVth Dalai Lama, Dharamsala, India
1981 – 84 Compiled Modern English -Tibetan Dictionary with Melvin Goldstein (PhD, Chair Department of Anthropology) at Case Western Reserve University, Ohio
1976 – 81 Western Michigan University; taught Tibetan Language and Culture
1973 – 74 Granted a leave of absence from Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (LTWA) to the Asian Library (Toyo Bunko), Tokyo, worked work with Japanese scholars and taught Tibetan language and Culture at Toyo University and Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
1971 – 76 General Secretary of newly established Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, Dharamsala, India, and taught Tibetan language to foreign students
1971 Assisted Tsepon Shakabpa in compilation of “Political History of Tibet” (in Tibetan)
1959 - 69 While staff member of Foreign Affairs Office, worked with the Minister of Foreign Department (Mr. Thubten Tharpa Neushag) and Assistant Minister (Mr. Rinchen Sandutsang) on drafting and publication of the Democratic Constitution of Tibet
1960 – 62 First General Secretary of the first session of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile
1960 - 69 First General Secretary of the Department of Information and International Relations (Tibetan Government in Exile in Dharamsala, India)
1959 Escaped to India. Joined the Tibetan Government-in-Exile and became staff member of Foreign Affairs (to work on Chinese documents and to translate the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights” into Tibetan with Mr. Taing Dzasak.)
1958 - 59 Member of Lhasa City Mayoral Council appointed by Tibetan Government
1959 Involved in the Tibetan Uprising in Norbulingka , 10th March, and as youngest member of Lhasa City Mayoral Council (1958) had the responsibility of defending Jokhang area and fought alongside Lhasa Police and voluntary fighters
1957 - 58 Elected Member Government Reform Committee, Lhasa, Tibet
1953 - 57 Taught Tibetan Language and Literature and wrote text books at National Minority Institute, Peking, China, while continuing his own education; member of translation committee of constitution of People’s Republic of China into Tibetan
1954 - 55 Elected Haidian-Chue County Representative to Peking City People’s Assembly
1948 Started designing of Tibetan typewriter which was finally manufactured by Remington Rand Ltd, Kolkata, India, 1976
1948 - 52 Staff member of Secretary Council of the Tibetan Government at Potala Palace, Lhasa
Topics in the teaching curriculum will include – the sacred pilgrimage sites of Tibet, life story of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the great ancient kings of Tibet, our government in exile and basic Buddhist philosophy. In addition the children will learn new songs and dances. We aim to create a fun and memorable learning environment for our children.
Team Potala:
Team Nomads:
Team Yaks:
Team Snowlions:
Winner / 2009 Trunkhar Champs
1st Runner Up / Most promising Team
2nd Runner Up / Best Disciplined Team
3rd Runner Up / Best Dressed Team
NWTCA is organizing a cake tournament (basketball) on Sunday, July
5th, 2 pm- 5 pm to celebrate His Holiness the Dalai Lama's birthday.
The
tournament is purely for fun, entertainment, and for camraderie. This
is also one of NWTCA's youth involvement and community programs.
Venue:
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, 15707 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, OR 97006
(Courts 5 and 6)
The Organizing Committee:
Rabgyal Moenbook
Tsultrim Yeshopa
Samdup Khangkar
Phuntsok Nyendak
Waiver Form:
Participants are required to sign a waiver form. The bottom line
of the waiver form is, any incidents, mishaps occurred during or from
the tournament is solely your responsibility and NWTCA is in no way
responsible for anything.
Everyone
is encouraged to come and enjoy the game and the park. This park is
suitable for all age groups. Refreshments will be provided during and
after the game.
Players are required to wear proper basketball attire.
Former Kalon and current Representative of H.H. the Dalai Lama to the Americas, Lobsang Nyendak la will be the guest of honor. There will be cultural performances by Sunday School children and adults, speech by Lobsang Nyendak la, mouth-watering food and many many more. Come and join the celebration.
Geshe la is coming to Maitripa College in Portland and has graciously accepted to teach us at Bhodkhang. His focus will be on introducing Buddhism to the younger generation and will therefore speak in English and Tibetan. Geshe la has been teaching in English for many years and is renowned for the warmth,
clarity and humor with which he makes complex subjects accessible.
Jhado Rinpoche (Tenzin Jungne) was born in 1954 to a nomadic family living in
the area of Namtso Lake, north of
Lhasa, Tibet. At the age of three he was recognized and enthroned as the 6th
incarnation of the abbot of Jhado Monastery. 
