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Archive for August, 2015

Reincarnate Lama Returns to Thame!

Wednesday, August 12th, 2015
“Thame Tulku” 6-year-old Sonam is the reincarnate lama

“Thame Tulku” 6-year-old Sonam is the reincarnate lama

On July 30, 2015, the village of Thame took part in a historic religious event: the new Rinpoche, or reincarnate lama, made his first trip in this life to Thame. Being recognized as the reincarnation of the High Lama, Nawang Tsering Dodub, 6-year-old Sonam will carry on the traditions and practices of a Tulku.

The young Rinpoche will carry on the traditions of Tulku

The young Rinpoche will carry on the traditions of Tulku

“Thame Tulku”, as he is now referred to, was formally taken to the Thame Monastery on July 30. He made his farewell from his home in Jorsalle, Solukhumbu into the Thame monastery, passing through Namche and other villages while being blessed and celebrated for his reappearance in this lifetime.

Making the journey from Jorsalle to Thame

Making the journey from Jorsalle to Thame

The people of the Khumbu waiting to welcome the Rinpoche

The people of the Khumbu waiting to welcome the Rinpoche

Ready to welcome Thame Tulku back to Thame in a new life

Ready to welcome Thame Tulku back to Thame in a new life

In his previous life, he was born in 1955, as Nwang Shedrup Sherpa. In those times Nwang had no opportunity for formal education in Tibet as a Rinpoche should have had, due to the Chinese Invasion of Tibet. Thame Rinpoche was a great friend to many groups of Berg Adventures trekkers prior to his death in 2009, however, and we all have fond memories of his smile and his kindness. With great resources being integrated into the Khumbu region and in Kathmandu there is hope for a bright future for the Thame Tulku in this life.

BAI trekkers with Lama Nawang Tsering Dodub

BAI trekkers with Lama Nawang Tsering Dodub

Young Thame Tulku already seems familiar with an iPad!

Young Thame Tulku already seems familiar with an iPad!

In February 2015, another Lama known well to many Berg Adventures trekkers, the Tengboche Rinpoche, who has been abbot of the Tangboche Monastery since his birth in 1933, performed the hair-cutting ceremony for the young Thame Tulku in the sacred Maratika Cave southwest of Kathmandu.

While much of the destruction that happened in the Khumbu during the earthquakes took place in Thame, the celebration of an important leader returning once again points towards a great new beginning for the valley. What a beautiful thing to take place for Sherpa people of the Khumbu!

The people of the Khumbu ready to welcome and celebrate the reappearance of the High Lama

The people of the Khumbu ready to welcome and celebrate the reappearance of the High Lama

More Photos on the Reconstruction of the Khunde Monastery

Thursday, August 6th, 2015

We have been in constant contact with Ang Temba who has been sending us updates of the Khunde Chamkang Restoration Project.

The main Gompa stone wall is now complete. They are now working on the inside of the Gompa. They have started to work on rebuilding the monk’s house and the kitchen.

The village of Khunde is working extra hard in this monsoon season. Thanks for the continued support with this great project!

Refilling the holes

Refilling the holes

Working on the monks house

Working on the monks house

Rebuilding the kitchen

Rebuilding the kitchen

Rebuilding outside in monsoon season is not an easy task .

Rebuilding outside in monsoon season is not an easy task .

But the people of the Khunde are in good spirits and very determined.

But the people of the Khunde are in good spirits and very determined.

Thank you for your support!

Thank you for your support!