Himalayan Children’s Fund News
Dear Friends,
Yarne retreat has begun, first term exams have just been completed at SMDBS and SMD, 2023 grads have received diplomas and Grade 11 students were recently welcomed. At the same time, the observance of prayers before Thrangu Rinpoche’s Kundung continues at Namo Buddha. We have much to report!
Please enjoy and share the news.
Thank you for your kind support. ~
Debra AnnHCF OFFICE NEWS
HCF is participating again in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC 2023) as well as California’s, Our Promise State Employees Campaign. This enables Federal and California state employees to donate through the workplace. Our ID for CFC is: 88367 and the ID for Our Promise is: C1589859
FINANCIAL REPORTING
turn, various Lamas, Khenpos, retreat and shedra monks and nuns keep the prayers going both night and day.Though not in the photo, Tulku Damchö is leading this group of retreat nuns. Hover for video.
Please visit our website if you would like to see our audited financial statement for the fiscal year ending 6/30/2022 as well as the grants made in all categories. As always our 990
YARNE
The annual summer rains retreat began August 1st and will conclude on September 14th. We have a few photos from Tara Abbey, Namo Buddha and VVI.
Yarne offerings can be made on our website or with a check sent to our address below. Designate: Yarne
SHREE MANGAL DVIP BOARDING SCHOOL EXPANDS CLASS OFFERINGS AND CELEBRATES GRADUATES
Since its beginning, SMD has offered a government approved K-10 education. As with all such schools, students wishing to pursue further education have needed to attend a different institution for grades 11 and 12 (often referred to as Plus 2 or College) before attending University. It has been a long-time dream to offer 11 and 12 at SMD and recently, government approval was given, courses planned, teachers hired and now, the first classes for grade 11 have just begun. Next year ~ 12!
On August 15, SMD held a program to inaugurate and welcome Class 11 students and to celebrate the 40 members of the 2023 graduating class. Chöje Lama, several Khenpos and the Chairman of Boudha, Bhuwan Lama, were in attendance and gave each graduate a framed photo of Thrangu Rinpoche along with their diploma. Lama Karma Sangpo (SMD Principal) has expressed admiration and pride in the students and feels that in addition to achieving excellent exam results, they have demonstrated unwavering dedication, hard work, and perseverance. (5 students excelled with an A+, 18 students with an A grade, 15 students received a B+ and 2 students attained a B.) Congratulations and best wishes to all!
SMDBS
Branch school classes have resumed and the 98 monks enrolled in grades K-6 are enjoying freshly painted classrooms.
5 Recent SMD grads, (3 lay and 2 monastic) were welcomed by Khenpo Chonyi and Lama Karma Phurbu as they begin their year of service to the school and monastery. Phurba Sangpo Sherpa, Ukesh Magar, and Dorje Sherpa, along with Karma Tenzin and Pasang Tashi (monks) will be teaching and leading a variety of activities while also gaining experience and broadening their own knowledge. A gift of chocolates from Lama Dawa so delighted the young monks that they sang their thanks!
