India, 19. November 2009 Greetings to all of you, India, 5. November 2009 Greetings from Khordong Byangter Gompa. This is just an update to inform you that it has been finally decided to cancel the Nyungnae retreat for this year as well as the Kangyur recitation for lack of general interest. Meanwhile we take this opportunity to confirm with you that the Butterlamp retreat will take place this year from January 24th to February 11th 2010, followed by the celebration of the Tibetan New Year, Losar. 12th, evening Gutor. 13th Cleaning & Preparation for the Losar on the 14th. The Pilgrimage to Tashiding and Kachopelri lake in Sikkim from February 16th to February 22nd 2010 is still part of the program, but its final confirmation will depend on the number of participants. We shall reach Tashiding offer lamps base ourselves and then visit Yuksum and Khechopalri before returning to Gompa. The registration for these latest events is open, while donations to sponsor the lamps are most welcome and necessary. Yours Sincerely Meanwhile we have the pleasure to announce you that 5 new lamas have joined our Gompa. They have just arrived from Bhutan and are slowly adjusting to their new home. The casting of the roof for the second education ground has been successfully completed and preparations are being made to start painting the Gompa on the outside. Khordong India <thechhimedrigdzinsociety@yahoo.com> ***11/09 ar |