Refugee Camps
See Rinpoche’s Vision Toward Monastery Self-Sufficiency!
Following the donation of 3 acres adjacent to his monastery in the fall of 2025, Rinpoche’s dream to establish a means of support for the monks immediately began. The vision of the construction of 10 guest houses plus a convenience store (accessible to larger community) is underway! Estimated cost to build one guest house is
Mahakala Puja at Tana Monastery, February 14-16, 2026
At the end of the Year of the Snake, on February 14-15-16, 2026, the monks at the Tana Monastery will perform the annual 3-day intensive puja which focuses on Mahakala, Mahakali and the entire assembly of dharma protectors. This practice serves to pacify and remove obstacles for all sentient beings, both near and far. May
Annual Tana Yelpa Dharma Event in New York, Dec 14, 10-4 pm ET
Join this event on zoom, December 14, 10-4 pm ET (8-2 pm MT)! Please see zoom link below. There will be Tibetan dances performed toward the middle of the event, possibly after lunch. Rinpoche will speak both in Tibetan and English. Much of the teaching will be in English. Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86863507511?pwd=cOoJRb6xUYDPekVPwfRe0VsC8SIBbY.1Meeting ID: 868 6350 7511, Passcode:
Boundary Wall Update!
The wall is now complete, thanks to your donations! Please enjoy the images below of the construction process. https://youtu.be/uGIvUUhI9F8https://youtu.be/g9ZLFzm8evk PHOTO GALLERY
Family Day at Shambhala Boulder, May 2025
The first family day at Boulder Shambhala was a success – all smiles! Over 27 parents and their 11 adorable kids (infant to age 13) attended. We were able to host childcare at one end of the shrine room, while Rinpoche answered Q&As with parents at the other end of the room. Parents seemed especially
Dorje Drolod Puja – Sponsor Now, Ends Jan 18, 2025
Many of Rinpoche’s students participated in Losar at the Tana monastery by making offerings to the Dorje Drolod puja described below. In this degenerate age of great chaos, war, aggression, disease and displacement, it is easy to feel powerless to enact change. It is in times like these that practice, prayer and offerings are extremely
The Tana Monks Take Up Soccer!
An American donor financed prepping the spot on Tana Monastery grounds for a soccer pitch, plus donated many pairs of soccer shoes and socks to all interested. It’s been a huge hit!
Construction of a 3-Year Retreat Center at Tana Monastery
Rinpoche is supervising the construction of a 13-room one-story building for 3-year retreatants. There are private bedrooms with attached bathrooms, all with interior connected verandas surrounding a courtyard, plus a shrine room. Fund raising is ongoing. Hopefully, completion will be next year (2025).
Rinpoche’s Painting of Sangye Yelpa
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This is a 3′ by 4′ painting on cloth of Sangye Yelpa, by Tana Dungsey Rinpoche, first displayed at Tana Monastery, India, on March 21, 2022. The painting is displayed at Tana Monastery each year on the anniversary of Sangye Yelpa’s parinirvana, on the 18th day of the first month of the Tibetan calendar.
Prayer for Peace and Stability
During these uncertain and tragic times Tana Dungsey Rinpoche suggests that we practice the “Prayer for Peace and Stability” by Jamgong Kongtrul Lodro Thaye, one of the founders of the Rime’ tradition.
Tana Monastery Losar Puja 2022
This video shows the Losar Puja at Tana Monastery that continues for 7 days – early morning until night. Rinpoche took time out to send this to us.
Rinpoche Has Arrived in India!
The videos below show his first moments at Tana Monastery on February 11, 2022. After 35 hours of travel and several covid PCR tests, Rinpoche received a very warm welcome from his monks and family at Tana Monastery! Although he arrived early in the morning, word had gotten out and some local laypeople came to