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Khensur Jampa Tegchok Visits the Abbey

For the second time in two years Khensur Jampa Tegchok visited the Abbey. Rinpoche was accompanied by Venerable Steve, his translator for many years, and his attendant Venerable Samten. During his stay Rinpoche’s kindness came in many ways - he blessed the site for the soon to be built monastic residence as well as the building location for the visiting teachers cabin. During lunch he was very patient and answered many of our questions about the Dharma. We felt really blessed and fortunate to be in his presence. We requested that he return and teach at the Abbey for many years to come.

Venerable Tarpa welcomes Khensur Rinpoche at the front door.

The Abbey community and our guests accompany Rinpoche to the site of the monastic residence located in the lower meadow.

Rinpoche blesses the site.

Rinpoche then blesses the site for the teacher’s cabin.

Rinpoche is pleased with the growth of the Abbey community.

Venerable Steve and Rinpoche converse in front of Venerable’s writing studio.

Venerable Chodron kindly answered our questions about Khensur Rinpoche’s teachings each morning after breakfast. It was an immense help for many of us.

Jampel and Venerable Tarpa share a quiet time to study and contemplate the teachings.

During her stay Dechen gave a demonstration on how to make mo-mos -Tibetan dumplings!

Achala spends some quality time with the Buddha.

The Abbey library transforms into a sunny spacious dining area that makes accommodating eighteen people a breeze.

The sangha gather in the new serving area. This new part of the kitchen remodel helps the flow of people and makes the food serving more efficient.

Venerable Steve spends some time with the Abbey residents answering questions about his life as a monastic.

 

 
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