A Glimpse of Namdroling Monastery

Everything here is mystically arranged. Whoever visits this place gets inspired and overjoyed both physically and mentally. I always think, only fortunate people can see such a heavenly place on earth which is like one they might see in a dream. This place is outwardly decorated with a variety of beautiful plants and inwardly adorned with wall paintings depicting the…

Five Offerings

What are known as the “five offerings” in Tibetan is choepa-na-nga. They comprise one of the “seven practices”[1] and provide a method for accumulating merit and reducing attachment towards worldly pleasure. Though making offerings can be classified into many subdivisions, here it is classified into five: the offering of flowers, incense, butter lamps, scented water, and ritual cakes (direct translation…

About Us

Since the inception of the Rigzod Editorial Committee in 1991 it has compiled 86 books of biographies, stories, memorandums, introductions, histories, poems and so forth. In particular, it has been publishing the biannual Tibetan literary journal, Padmai Rangdang, since October 25, 2002, which contains biographies, the advice of great masters, literal translations, analytical compositions and so forth. In addition, since…

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Members of the Rigzod Editorial Committee, 2019 President: Khenpo Konchok TashiEditors: Tulku Tenpa Gyaltsen, Tsewang Norbu, Tenzin Chophel, Pema Chothar, Phuntsho Tobjur, Nidup Wangchuk, Thinley Tenzin, Lhundup Gurung, Sangay Wangchuk, Phurba, Sherab Gyaltsen Rigzod Booksellers:Lopon Karma TsheringRakesh Gurung Members of the Rigzod Editorial Committee, 2018 President: Lopon Tsultrim DawaEditors: Tulku Sangay Rinchen Phuntsok, Tsewang Namgay, Passang Gyaltsen, Tsewang Norbu, Tenzin…

Namo Buddha

Namo Buddha in Nepal is considered to be one of the sacred pilgrimage sites of Buddhism. According to the Jatakas and other sutras, this place is related to the profound deed of Prince Mahasattva, who was one of the former incarnations of Buddha Shakyamuni. The narrative goes like this: Once there lived a powerful king called Maharatha. He had three…

Cham: Ritual Dance

Cham: Ritual Dance

Generally, cham (ritual dance) falls under the drama category of the ten distinctive arts of Tibetan Buddhism. In a broader sense, it is an art of dancing according to the sound of cymbals, drums, trumpets or other instruments. However, ritual dances are related to gar-thig-yang sum (dance, drawing mandalas, and ritual melodies). It is defined as a spiritual art of…

Five Offerings

Five Offerings

What are known as the “five offerings” in Tibetan is choepa-na-nga. They comprise one of the “seven practices” and provide a method for accumulating merit and reducing attachment towards worldly pleasure. Though making offerings can be classified into many subdivisions, here it is classified into five: the offering of flowers, incense, butter lamps, scented water, and ritual cakes (direct translation…

Activities at Namdroling Monastery, 2018

Dratsang  On December 22, 2017, His Holiness the Dalai Lama consecrated the recently renovated main temple, Orgyen Dongag Shedrup Yoesel Dargyeling (widely known as the Golden Temple). On February 3, 2018, as usual, all the monks gathered together to commemorate the Mahaparinirvana of great charioteer of the Ngagyur Nyingma teachings, the omniscient Longchen Rabjam, and performed rituals for his death…