September 27, 2025
Himalayan Children’s Fund News
Dear Friends,
As you may know from our social media announcement, all of our Thrangu Family in Nepal are safe and doing well. I am told there is an air of hopefulness as the interim Prime Minster is putting together her cabinet. Let’s join our hopes and prayers with theirs ~ may the country navigate these times well and bring about positive change.
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With gratitude for your kind support.
SMD
~ Debra Ann
suppling 300 yellow hats for the monastery. To donate, designate: Yellow hats, online or by check.
Uniforms for Classes 11 and 12 have changed to include a cultural uniform. Wednesday through Friday is the usual shirt and tie, while Sunday through Tuesday the girls wear a dark blue chuba with a white blouse and the boys wear a white Tibetan-style long shirt over the same color pants. Recently, Chöje Lama spoke to the students and joined the class photo below. The school principal has also shared a video of lunchtime at SMD!
SHEDRA NUNS
Before the beginning of yarne, the shedra nuns in Lumbini participated in a one-day academic conference at Lumbini University commemorating the Parinirvana of Gampopa (1079-1153 CE). Designed to provide comprehensive engagement with Gampopa’s scholarly legacy and spiritual significance, presentations were given in English and Tibetan. Support was given by Tulku Damchö along with the donation of specialized texts on Gampopa by Thrangu nuns and monks.
NAR, MANANG STUPA CONSECRATION
More than 200 people attended the recent opening and consecration of Thrangu Rinpoche’s Stupa at the Nar Satek Monastery in Manang. Chöje Lama, Tulku Damchö, Khenpo Choegyal, and Khenpo Lhabu led the monks and nuns in the 5 day ceremony which was also attended by the local villagers.
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Khenpo Choegyal has shared some photos of the Shedra nuns yarne retreat in Lumbini.
Though the monks are now enjoying a holiday, Khenpo Gendun has shared some yarne photos.
YARNE AT VVI