September16, 2020
Himalayan Children’s Fund News Dear Friends We are glad to report continuing good health for Thrangu Rinpoche, the children, monks, and nuns in India, Nepal and Tibet There have been a number of interesting activities to report and of special note this week is the end of the Yarne retreat, the 6th month exam for shedra monks and a celebration at Tara Abbey in honor of Nepal Children’s Day We need your help in promoting HCF so we can continue to be of bene t. As a donor, sponsor, or recipient you can share your experience and give a review of HCF that may inspire others to become involved. Please visit: Great NonPro ts and share some love It is also a great help to sign up with AmazonSmile. You Shop. Amazon Gives Thank you for your kind support. Please enjoy and share the newsletter. ~ Debra Ann
Tara Abbey had a small celebration in honor of Nepal’s Children’s Day, September 14th.
CARES ACT CHARITABLE DONATION UPDATE The changes related to charitable giving due to the CARES Act allow an increase in tax deduction for 2020. Those who itemize on their tax return can deduct up to 100% of their AGI (60% previously). Corporations may deduct up to 25%. This applies only to cash contributions to a public charity, (not to private foundations or donor advised funds) and does not apply to gifts of appreciated stock. If a person does not itemize and takes the standard deduction, they can take a $300.00 ($600.00 for married couples) additional deduction from their gross income, reducing their AGI. This information is in general, and subject to change. Please consult a tax professional for your particular situation.
TARA ABBEY WEBCAST Loppon Chokyi Lhamo was born in 1992 in Khangshar, Manang and in 2002 became a nun under the guidance of Thrangu Tara Abbey. After completing her secondary education at SMD Boarding School, Chokyi Lhamo entered the Thrangu Thoisam Dargyeling Shedra for higher Buddhist studies. Graduating in in 2017 she now serves as a teacher in the shedra. Acharya Chokyi Lhamo also teaches in English and recently gave a short talk: ‘Ways to Cope with Covid-19 Pandemic from a Buddhist Perspective’. Recorded Tara Abbey, the webcast is available through Gompa Services. This is a sponsored webcast event which is open to all, but registration is needed to view the webcast. To register, please go to www.gompaservices.com and sign in to your Gompa account and select Special Events. Registration and viewing will be available until October 12th, 2020.
A STORY OF KARMA: FINDING LOVE AND TRUTH IN THE LOST VALLEY OF THE HIMALAYA A NEW BOOK BY MICHAEL SCHAUCH
In 2012, SMD supporter Michael Schauch and his wife Chantal traveled from Vancouver, Canada to a remote mountain village in Nepal. Leading a team of artists with the objective of capturing a moment in time, Michael also hoped to climb a mountain he had only identi ed through a photograph. What unfolded in the mountains forced him to question his values and his own identity, and eventually resulted in meeting a little girl ~ the most profound encounter of his life. A Story of Karma recounts this journey, and the years that follow as Karma (the little girl), Michael and Chantal grow their lives together amidst the complex dichotomies and backdrop of Karma’s Himalayan village and the modern world of Vancouver, Canada Michael’s book, A Story of Karma has a page dedicated to SMD and is available for order at your local bookstore and major book retailers worldwide. Learn more at www.michaelschauch.com
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Himalayan Children’s Fund P. O. Box 15644, Beverly Hills, CA 90209 USA 310.395.6616 himalayanchildrensfund.org