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Support for Trungpa XII & Retreatants

The Twelfth Trungpa on a ceremonial throne for public teachings

The Twelfth Trungpa on a ceremonial throne for public teachings

As it has for many years, Konchok Foundation continues to provide a modest amount of support for the living expenses of Chökyi Senge Rinpoche, the Twelfth Trungpa. Now that he is in his twenties and has assumed his role as abbot of Surmang Dutsi Til monastery and its shedra, local patrons are emerging to support his teaching activities.

Dorje Khyung Dzong, retreat center above Surmang Dutsi Til monastery

Dorje Khyung Dzong, retreat center above Surmang Dutsi Til monastery

There are between four and seven monks on long-term retreat at both the Dorje Khyung Dzong and the Dechen Chöling retreat centers at Surmang at any given time. Additionally, an attendant monk resides at each center. Konchok Foundation provides funding from donor-directed sources for the food for these monks on long-term retreat and the attendants. This type of long-term meditation retreat has always been considered fundamental to the spiritual practices of Surmang.

The Twelfth Trungpa teaching monks at Surmang

The Twelfth Trungpa teaching monks at Surmang

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Help Support Construction of a New Nunnery in Surmang Valley – Funds Raised:

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We're continuing our campaign to raise $600,000 for a new nunnery in the Surmang Valley at Kyelaka. Fund are supporting construction and living expenses for the 100 nuns, currently residing and practicing at the Surmang shedra.

Previous support has gone to an existing nunnery (with 120 nuns in residence) under the supervision of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche's nephew in the Lhato region south of Surmang.

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