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Admin:Stephen Manuel 2024 Application + (After the 3-yr, 3-mo retreat at KDOL I sta … After the 3-yr, 3-mo retreat at KDOL I stayed in residence for about one year leading meditations, doing informal teaching, and doing maintenance and reception and other work.I have also volunteered for various centers for shorter lengths of time, most recently at Gampo Abbey for two months assisting Gelong Kalsang with maintenance and caretaking.g Kalsang with maintenance and caretaking.)
Admin:2018-08-01 17 48 14 Esther Gimeno + (After the three year retreat I was doing p … After the three year retreat I was doing pujas, guiding meditations, making tormas, doing design work for the center's web, sewing cloths for the gompa. All of these activities have been taking place since I got out of the three year retreat in February 2017.f the three year retreat in February 2017.)
Admin:Esther Gimeno 2018 Application + (After the three year retreat I was doing p … After the three year retreat I was doing pujas, guiding meditations, making tormas, doing design work for the center's web, sewing cloths for the gompa. All of these activities have been taking place since I got out of the three year retreat in February 2017.f the three year retreat in February 2017.)
Admin:GA Sean Scanlan 2013 Application + (An extensive list, which you will find ent … An extensive list, which you will find entered into the 6-page Dharma Curriuclum Vitae that I am submitting with this application. This includes: working for 30 years as Dorje Kasung for Vajradhatu/Shambhala; plus many staffing positions for both Vajradhatu/Shambhala and Nalandabodhi.oth Vajradhatu/Shambhala and Nalandabodhi.)
Admin:CH Daniela Dias de Carvalho 2016 Application + (April 2009 - Dec 2012: Retreat practices a … April 2009 - Dec 2012:Retreat practices and performing community tasks at Chanteloube three-year retreat.From the conclusion of three-year retreat (Dec 2012) until present, resident retreatant at Chanteloube:Full time engagement in the Dharma community of Chanteloube, both in and out of the retreat centers, maintaining and performing practices and activities related to Rinpoches activities, according to their direction and coordination, such as- Taking care of maintenance of girls retreat center and its temple activities (2009-present)- Occasionally taking care of other centers, such as La Sonnerie or La Pechardie- Chopon duties both in the retreat center as in the Sangha's regular tsoks- Lama service in Dordogne teachings- Cooking for Lamas during HH Sakya Trizin teachings and Khenpo Pema Sherap's- Building renovation works of retreat center and La Pechardie house- Preparation of tsa-tsas and of precious pills for the 108 Stupa Project at Chanteloube-Painting of tsa-tsas for the stupas and for Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche's La Pechardie temple renovation, specifically "opening eyes" and coordinating newcomer painters- Printing and hanging of prayer flags- Animal liberation- Preparation of handcrafted ritual objects for the next retreatants, under direct guidance of Rangdrol Rinpoche- Coordination of teams for service at HH Sakya Trizin's Portugal teachings and empowerment, 2016- Translation or revision of ritual texts into Portuguese - Simultaneous translation of teachings into PortugueseSupporting Rinpoches'activities in Portugal with occasional service or translation.al with occasional service or translation.)
Admin:2021-08-01 01 03 02 Martha Asselin + (As a member of Mangala Shri Bhuti, I have … As a member of Mangala Shri Bhuti, I have been the Donations Manager for the Tara Dzong Retreat Complex at Samten Ling. With the blessings of our teacher, we have raised over 2,200,000 for the completion of this project. I joined the fundraising team in July 2019. In addition, while on retreat, I have been a support for the team that runs Rinpoche's household during events. I also participate in daily work periods that contribute to the running of Samten Ling. contribute to the running of Samten Ling.)
Admin:Martha Asselin 2021 Application + (As a member of Mangala Shri Bhuti, I have … As a member of Mangala Shri Bhuti, I have been the Donations Manager for the Tara Dzong Retreat Complex at Samten Ling. With the blessings of our teacher, we have raised over 2,200,000 for the completion of this project. I joined the fundraising team in July 2019. In addition, while on retreat, I have been a support for the team that runs Rinpoche's household during events. I also participate in daily work periods that contribute to the running of Samten Ling. contribute to the running of Samten Ling.)
Admin:SL Lise-Marie Lejamtel 2017 Application + (As a resident in Samye Dzong London from 2 … As a resident in Samye Dzong London from 2006 to 2010, I took part in the community's main Dharma events and gave a hand where needed according to Lama Zangmo's wish.Then, living outside the center from 2010 to 2015, I volunteered there every half Friday. I made curtains for the windows of the new building and occasionally cooked for the volunteers.nd occasionally cooked for the volunteers.)
Admin:Shelley Jackson 2023 Application + (As a resident of Katog Rit’hrod from 2010- … As a resident of Katog Rit’hrod from 2010-21, I helped organize and prepare for all teachings and retreats. I also helped build and maintain the centers’ garden, greenhouse and grounds. I helped build the first temple, lay rock for the cave temple, and rebuild the main sangha house. I also led the painting of our new 3600 square ft temple, both the main painting and decorative Tibetan blockingn painting and decorative Tibetan blocking)
Admin:2023-07-05 22 04 13 Shelley Jackson + (As a resident of Katog Rit’hrod from 2010- … As a resident of Katog Rit’hrod from 2010-21, I helped organize and prepare for all teachings and retreats. I also helped build and maintain the centers’ garden, greenhouse and grounds. I helped build the first temple, lay rock for the cave temple, and rebuild the main sangha house. I also led the painting of our new 3600 square ft temple, both the main painting and decorative Tibetan blocking & motifs. I led a tsatsa making project as part of the the filling the statues and stupas of the center. I was one of the main builders of the drubdra, which includes 4 cabins and a small temple, as well as of other retreat cabins on the land here. I helped build our sangha workshop and did electric, plumbing and general building and beautification work at Katog Rit’hrod. I also maintained Rinpoche’s private home. I served as one of the chopons for over 6 years and helped organize tsoks and other pujas. Most recently I helped on the final edit of Rinpoche's new book, The Power of Mind.dit of Rinpoche's new book, The Power of Mind.)
Admin:2023-06-30 04 45 05 Sreekumar Sukumar + (As meditation teacher for Foundations of Buddhism 4 month retreat for Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche at his monastery Tergar Osel Ling in Kathmandu, Nepal.)
Admin:Sreekumar Sukumar 2023 Application + (As meditation teacher for Foundations of Buddhism 4 month retreat for Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche at his monastery Tergar Osel Ling in Kathmandu, Nepal.)
Admin:2022-05-24 09 43 15 Gerald Prindiville + (At Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche's request, I beca … At Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche's request, I became Rangjung Yeshe Institute's Student Services Coordinator in Kathmandu Nepal from 2008-2011 where I acted as RYI’s student counsellor and mediator, organized and led new student orientations, organized RYI’s Tibetan homestay program, conducted and compiled students’ evaluations of teachers and courses, led a meditation course in the Buddhist Studies Summer Program, organized and led student events such as hiking and cycling trips, as well as bus trips to Buddhist pilgrimage sites.2013-2020 I worked as the resident lama at Rangjung Yeshe Gomde California, and as a visiting lama at Rangjung Yeshe Dharma House, Mexico City. I taught introductory Buddhist philosophy and ritual practice focusing on Buddhist preliminary practices and sadhānā practice, I led sadhānā retreats ranging in time from one weekend to a full month, I led daily practice sessions, and I also gave many private interviews., and I also gave many private interviews.)
Admin:Gerald Prindiville 2022 Application + (At Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche's request, I beca … At Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche's request, I became Rangjung Yeshe Institute's Student Services Coordinator in Kathmandu Nepal from 2008-2011 where I acted as RYI’s student counsellor and mediator, organized and led new student orientations, organized RYI’s Tibetan homestay program, conducted and compiled students’ evaluations of teachers and courses, led a meditation course in the Buddhist Studies Summer Program, organized and led student events such as hiking and cycling trips, as well as bus trips to Buddhist pilgrimage sites.2013-2020 I worked as the resident lama at Rangjung Yeshe Gomde California, and as a visiting lama at Rangjung Yeshe Dharma House, Mexico City. I taught introductory Buddhist philosophy and ritual practice focusing on Buddhist preliminary practices and sadhānā practice, I led sadhānā retreats ranging in time from one weekend to a full month, I led daily practice sessions, and I also gave many private interviews., and I also gave many private interviews.)
Admin:2019-07-05 19 03 34 Cristian Fernández + (At Dag Shang Kagyü, I worked for about 3 years helping in the kitchen, and also cleaning. I also often brought lunch to Lama Djinpa's retreat house. 10 months at the Meditation House cleaning the kitchen.)
Admin:Cristian Fernández 2019 Application + (At Dag Shang Kagyü, I worked for about 3 years helping in the kitchen, and also cleaning. I also often brought lunch to Lama Djinpa's retreat house. 10 months at the Meditation House cleaning the kitchen.)
Admin:2022-08-01 19 57 49 Teja Campbell + (Back in 2009, I volunteered for 7 months a … Back in 2009, I volunteered for 7 months at a monastery in Nepal. Teaching English to the monks, and setting up a library there from funds raised.In January of 2020, I volunteered during the winter teachings at Garchen Insitute, for about 10 days or so. I was primarily helping with the dishes.I stayed at another dharma center called earth journey in 2020, and shopped for the older/at risk population during the first 7 months of covid. Was in the grocery stores for 8 hours usually when I went.Obviously during my time as a monk, everything was offered freely, and throughout most of my adult life I have mostly lived in the "gift economy" meaning i have given and received freely. meaning i have given and received freely.)
Admin:Teja Campbell 2022 Application + (Back in 2009, I volunteered for 7 months a … Back in 2009, I volunteered for 7 months at a monastery in Nepal. Teaching English to the monks, and setting up a library there from funds raised.In January of 2020, I volunteered during the winter teachings at Garchen Insitute, for about 10 days or so. I was primarily helping with the dishes.I stayed at another dharma center called earth journey in 2020, and shopped for the older/at risk population during the first 7 months of covid. Was in the grocery stores for 8 hours usually when I went.Obviously during my time as a monk, everything was offered freely, and throughout most of my adult life I have mostly lived in the "gift economy" meaning i have given and received freely. meaning i have given and received freely.)
Admin:GI Bryan Davis 2017 Application + (Begining April 2015 I have served at the G … Begining April 2015 I have served at the Garchen Buddhist Institute in various capacities. Coming on board as A/V support and webstore manager. There was a transition of leadership in the summer of 2016 and during that time I took over as interim director of the institute, responsible for all areas of operations and employee managment. Februrary of 2017, the current director was welcomed and I am now serving as her assistant.med and I am now serving as her assistant.)
Admin:KTC Edward Rossel 2015 Application + (Beginning in 2012, I became secretary on t … Beginning in 2012, I became secretary on the board of directors for Kagyu Shedrup Choling. Shortly thereafter I became a part-time resident. In January 2013 I became a full time resident. As resident I worked on the construction of four stupas, assisted Lama Karma Chotso in organizing events, acted as caretaker of the center and grounds, maintained the shrine room and offerings including 100 butterlamps each week, polishing the shrine implements, among other activities. During this time I also served as Lama Karma Chotso's personal assistant, serving as a driver, running errands, technical support, etc., running errands, technical support, etc.)
Admin:KCLM Carl Vandivier 2013 Application + (Between 1999 and 2002 I contributed small … Between 1999 and 2002 I contributed small amounts of money amounting to a few hundred dollars and meals when the monks would come and build sand mandalas. I also gave extra money when I attended some teachings. From 2007 to 2010, I helped when I would visit for pujas or teachings and I bought eye glasses for some older monks. Since living at the Kumbum monestary in 2010, I have helped with whatever is needed. I set up for and clean up after teachings in the temple, kitchen and bathrooms. I take care of the trees on the grounds. I help tutor English to the monks and other Tibetans in their fall and spring semesters for an hour or two every night. I take them shopping and in some cases drive longer distances, such as to New York or Chicago for flights or documents. I keep the drive cleared of snow in our 108 acre complex. I give tours and help visitors understand the Dharma when asked. From the monks, however, I also receive mo-mos from time to time., I also receive mo-mos from time to time.)
Admin:2020-08-01 10 08 52 Dominika Hryniewicz + (Between 2008 and 2011 I worked for Dhagpo … Between 2008 and 2011 I worked for Dhagpo Bordeaux(a Karma Kagyu Buddhist Center in Bordeaux, France).I was responsible for Web and Graphic Charter developpement, creation and production of all visual communication supports.I was as well a member of a team in charge of communicationember of a team in charge of communication)
Admin:Dominika Hryniewicz 2020 Application + (Between 2008 and 2011 I worked for Dhagpo … Between 2008 and 2011 I worked for Dhagpo Bordeaux(a Karma Kagyu Buddhist Center in Bordeaux, France).I was responsible for Web and Graphic Charter developpement, creation and production of all visual communication supports.I was as well a member of a team in charge of communicationember of a team in charge of communication)
Admin:Dominika Hryniewicz 2025 Application + (Between 2008 and 2011, from its creation, … Between 2008 and 2011, from its creation, I was actively engaged in the Dhagpo Bordeaux Buddhist Center, helping with various tasks ranging from cleaning to leading morning meditation sessions. My main responsibilities included designing and managing the center's website, creating its visual identity, producing all printed informational materials, and assisting in organizing events such as conferences.From 2014 to 2015, I contributed to the construction of the stupas and temple in La Péchardie, Dordogne. My primary role involved painting statues and tsatsas.ole involved painting statues and tsatsas.)
Admin:LJSL Michael Mattis 2017 Application + (Brazil: Since 2005 when Dzigar Kongtrul Ri … Brazil: Since 2005 when Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche established his oraganization Mangala Shri Bhuti in Brazil, I have served the Brazilian Sangha in numerous capacities: From 2004 until 2010 I served as Director of the Brazil Sangha and its center Guna Norling. During that time I was also a meditation instructor. I was Rinpoche's translator on his first two visits to Brazil. In the last 10 years, I have headed the translation of a number of texts and liturgies into Portuguese including: Longchen Nyingtik Ngondro, Dechen Gyalmo Sadhana, Rigdzin Dupa Sadhana (a revision of an already existing translation) and Kongtrul Rinpoche's first book "It's Up to You". In recent years I have been translating/transcribing the course material for Mangala Shri Bhuti's online lineage course into Portuguese and serve as an online course instructor for the Brazilian students. (For more informaiton about these courses, please see my Dharma curriculum vitae). Most recently I became the vice president of Mangala Shri Bhuti for Brazil.U.S.A.: As a retreatant and resident at Mangala Shri Bhuti's retreat center, Samten Ling, I serve daily in a number of ways: I am a member of the Samten Ling Committee, a small group selected by Rinpoche which meets monthly and is in regular communication on virtually every aspect regarding Longchen Jigme Samten Ling Retreat Center. I also serve as shrine master, head chopon, bookkeeper and full participant and sometime leader in our daily work period. sometime leader in our daily work period.)

Admin:POL Susan Campbell-Webster 2013 Application + (Built Sakya Kachod Choling 12 yrs.)

Admin:Luc Maillard 2009 Application + (Carpentry at the Karmapa Institute (Valderoure - France) in 1994.)
Admin:2023-07-31 20 27 57 Jim Wagner + (Centre Director, Montréal Shambhala Centre, 2002-2005 Teacher and meditation instructor, Montréal Shambhala Centre, 1994-present Publicity, Montréal Shambhala Centre, 1992-present)
Admin:Jim Wagner 2023 Application + (Centre Director, Montréal Shambhala Centre, 2002-2005 Teacher and meditation instructor, Montréal Shambhala Centre, 1994-present Publicity, Montréal Shambhala Centre, 1992-present)
Admin:2021-05-17 17 35 30 Lehel Lőrincz + (Continuously supporting Lama Lekshe Dorje … Continuously supporting Lama Lekshe Dorje with technology and help needed to be able to teach online, recordings and to spread the teachings to a Hungarian and an international mailing list in the last 3 years. Support anytime for anybody who needs help regarding technical difficulties for listening to the dharma teachings.Sponsoring Dharma community with needed technology for listening to online teachings.hnology for listening to online teachings.)
Admin:Lehel Lőrincz 2021 Application + (Continuously supporting Lama Lekshe Dorje … Continuously supporting Lama Lekshe Dorje with technology and help needed to be able to teach online, recordings and to spread the teachings to a Hungarian and an international mailing list in the last 3 years. Support anytime for anybody who needs help regarding technical difficulties for listening to the dharma teachings.Sponsoring Dharma community with needed technology for listening to online teachings.hnology for listening to online teachings.)
Admin:POL Marcie Hughes 2009 Application + (Cook, fundraiser, massage, gardener. I am … Cook, fundraiser, massage, gardener. I am always available to give massage to Rinpoche, Lama Sonam, and anyone in need. I am Rinpoche's personal cook during his Dharma teachings (over the I Have been Rinpoche's personal cook during his Dharma teachings over the past 17 years.I am always available to do massage on Rinpoche, Lama Sonam, and anyone in the community who is in need.. I have also cooked for many visiting Lamas. I have found sponsors for Rinpoche's family members in Asia. I currently fundraising for the retreat center to finish our roads and our stupa. I grow vegetables and give to Drupta.upa. I grow vegetables and give to Drupta.)
Admin:Pierre Goblet 2009 Application + (Cours de franÃ§ais Ã Guéshé Kyenrab pendant 8 ans Kagyuling pendant 8 ans.)
Admin:KL Heike Dumjahn 2010 Application + (Depuis l’été 2006 jusqu’aujourd’hui comme assistante de direction, directrice de l’accueil et responsable de l’Ecosite et des cultures)
Admin:KL Isabelle Brun 2015 Application + (Depuis un an je suis bénévole Ë l institut Karmaling pour des travaux de rénovation des chalets et du temple en vue de débuter la retraite de trois ans.)
Admin:POL Susan Holland 2010 Application + (Dharma Community Service: Pema Osel Ling W … Dharma Community Service:Pema Osel Ling Work study:* Kitchen help during retreats (cleaning, prepping and bringing food to the Lamas.)* Painted all the cabins and the shrine in Drubdra before the 2005 retreat started.Drubdra* During the 2005-2009 retreat I posted and distributed flyers in Manhattan to attempt to fundraise for the retreatants. I am not sure it helped monetarily but the flyers were pictures of the Guru Rinpoche statue at POL so at least people saw that if nothing else.Pema Osel Ling* Repaired tsa tsas for the Stupa at POL. * Assisted with tsok set up and clean up when needed at POL Losar 2009: * Assisted the Chopens* Made siddhi pills* Cleaned a lot of things (most of which were covered in butter)* Helped with Tsok preparationsService while in Retreat:*I have been using my technological skills in video and sound editing to help make instructional information readily available for our retreat. When it's needed, I use time between sessions to complete projects ranging from digitizing audio to documenting Rinpoche's torma techniques.*I recently edited an audio recording of Rinpoche doing Middle Length T'hroma into individual tracks so that we can practice and learn the yangs. We are also currently using the tracks for our group pujas. It is very important to Rinpoche that we learn the melodies precisely so we are following his recording until we are ready to Umdze ourselves. Editing the puja was helpful because it required that I to listen to the recording over and over again. I starting learning the melodies and the sadhana just by making the mp3s.s and the sadhana just by making the mp3s.)
Admin:POL Susan Holland 2012 Application + (Dharma Community Service: Pema Osel Ling Work study: â¢ Kitchen help during retreats (cleaning prepping and bringing food to)
Admin:DSK Eduardo Garcia Ripoll 2013 Application + (During five years I have been working on the Dag Shang Kagyu communityÃs service.)
Admin:KTD Alessandra Otero 2015 Application + (During the Chenrezig (2013) and Green Tara … During the Chenrezig (2013) and Green Tara (2014) Retreat I volunteered for housekeeping, Gompa maintenance and cleaning up the kitchen. However, I am looking forward to be part of the residential volunteer work at KTD. I also serve the Dharma Community in this way: GRAPHIC DESIGNER, DHARMADATTA BUDDHIST NUN COMMUNITY, INSTITUTO BUDADHARMA AND DHARMA CENTERS, 2013 TO PRESENTResponsible of creating design solutions for the web promotions of their events and the daily inspirational quotes published on their facebook page. Some of the Dharma Centers I collaborate with are: Centro de Dharma Pema Yungne, CancÅn, México y Centro Budista Ganden Shedrub Ling,San Juan, Puerto Rico.SPANISH TRANSLATOR, FOUNDATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE MAHAYANA TRADITION (FPMT), 2013 TO PRESENTResponsible of translating short letters from English to Spanish. A committee revises these email letters. After approval the letters are sent to the Spanish community by FPMT. I work directly with Justin Jenkins who is the Donor Services Coordinator at the FPMT International Office.rdinator at the FPMT International Office.)
Admin:2019-07-04 19 14 44 EDUARDO BERMEJO + (During the five retreats that Lama Djinpa … During the five retreats that Lama Djinpa used to give since 2014, I often set the shrine and celebrated tsogs. In Orissa, India, I participated in the security of HH Dalai Lama, I also guarded the gompa for a week and collaborated in the preparation of a fire puja.borated in the preparation of a fire puja.)
Admin:EDUARDO BERMEJO 2019 Application + (During the five retreats that Lama Djinpa … During the five retreats that Lama Djinpa used to give since 2014, I often set the shrine and celebrated tsogs. In Orissa, India, I participated in the security of HH Dalai Lama, I also guarded the gompa for a week and collaborated in the preparation of a fire puja.borated in the preparation of a fire puja.)
Admin:Nancy Barton 2013 Application + (Facility manager 7+ years at Rigdzin Ling serving Lama Drimed. See work history for details.)
Admin:POL Michael Dicroce 2011 Application + (Financial Support ...the last 10 years)
Admin:2020-08-01 09 20 38 Tabea Rittgasser + (Firstly, I offered my service for the real … Firstly, I offered my service for the realization of my sisters Ines Rittgassers (Choekyi)’ 5-years retreat in Pharping/Nepal, heeding the advice of H.E. Chogye Trichen Rinpoche. Additionally to this, I went back and forth to Boudanath – besides organizing the retreat and attending pujas – to help one of Rinpoches successors, Gar Shabdrung Rinpoche.I somehow got unofficially assigned by the Mustang royal king family as the health caretaker of H.E. Jetsunma Kunzang Tendrol.And finally, ever since I have been back in Europe and being a monastic, I somehow automatically become part, and am of service to any Buddhist center in whatever form they need me (mainly Spain and recently Germany).ed me (mainly Spain and recently Germany).)
Admin:Tabea Rittgasser 2020 Application + (Firstly, I offered my service for the real … Firstly, I offered my service for the realization of my sisters Ines Rittgassers (Choekyi)’ 5-years retreat in Pharping/Nepal, heeding the advice of H.E. Chogye Trichen Rinpoche. Additionally to this, I went back and forth to Boudanath – besides organizing the retreat and attending pujas – to help one of Rinpoches successors, Gar Shabdrung Rinpoche.I somehow got unofficially assigned by the Mustang royal king family as the health caretaker of H.E. Jetsunma Kunzang Tendrol.And finally, ever since I have been back in Europe and being a monastic, I somehow automatically become part, and am of service to any Buddhist center in whatever form they need me (mainly Spain and recently Germany).ed me (mainly Spain and recently Germany).)
Admin:CDA Tabea Rittgasser 2014 Application + (Firstly, I offered my service for the real … Firstly, I offered my service for the realization of my sisters Ngawang ChÑkyisÐ¥ 5-years retreat in Pharping/Nepal, heeding the advice of H.E. Chogye Trichen Rinpoche. As her only retreat caretaker I organized her study visa, general shopping, the monthly food supply, and at times, cooking, took care of her health matters, and helped to control the maintenance of the water supply, electricity and fire safety at the hermitage place, and managed all other aspects of her life. With respect to Ngawang ChÑkyisÐ¥ retreat practice, I conferred her questions and received advices regularly from H.E. Chogye Trichen Rinpoche, after His passing from H.E. Jetsunma Kunzang Tendrol and H.H. the Sakya Trizin, as well as our senior ritual masters regarding ritual questions. Furthermore, I organized all together a total of 5 weeks of Firepujas, mainly alone (like trucks full of firewood, heaps of fire puja ingredients etc.).Additionally to this, I went back and forth to Boudanath Ð besides organizing the retreat and attend the Vajrayogini and Protector Pujas Ð to help one of Rinpoches successors, Gar Shabdrung Rinpoche and the management of Jamchen Lhakang with general office and textual work and had until moving to Pharping served as English tutor and health caretaker for monks of all ages. I also helped with textual and editorial work of the texts my sister produced. And very blessed, I somehow got unofficially assigned by the Mustang royal kin family as the health caretaker of H.E. Jetsunma Kunzang Tendrol, who had severe lung damage, needed to visit the hospital repeatedly and whose medication needed to be supervised. Thus my service to the Dharma took mainly place in two different locations; one in the more active monastery life in Boudanath and the other in the more secluded, contemplative life in Pharping.Back in the West I further fulfilled H.H. Sakya Trizins and also my wish to serve as a retreat helper for my sister, which was far less demanding than in Nepal Ð no visa needed, only shopping, some maintenance of the house, phone calls and emails to His Holiness could easily be organized.And finally, ever since I have been back in Europe and being a monastic, I somehow automatically become part, and am of service to any Buddhist center in whatever form they need me (mainly Spain and recently Germany).All together I have offered my service to my Gurus and the Dharma community the past ten years.d the Dharma community the past ten years.)
Admin:DSK Nyima Gyeltshen 2013 Application + (For 17 years in Sonada monastery and 3 years in Dag Shang Kagyu (Spain) to assist in the center's activities as Umse, ChÅ¡pÅ¡n, Tormas preparation, etc.)
Admin:Kevin Miller 2025 Application + (For Jigme Tromge Rinpoche at his residence appx 1 year 2011 For Garchen Rinpoche as a staff member for nearly a year in 2013 For Zenki Roshi as a staff member from 2019-2020)
Admin:POL Simon Pace 2011 Application + (For the 8 months before starting retreat here, I volunteered my time and skills as a carpenter to Pema Osel Ling.)
Admin:POL Stacey Stein 2009 Application + (For the past seven years, I regularly assisted Lama Tharchin RinpochÅ½ with his activities and errands. In addition, I would often help at Pema â¦sel Ling with retreat preparations, clean-up, tea service and Lama meals.)
Admin:KCMR Sarkis Vermilyea 2013 Application + (From 1995 to 1999 at Rigdzin Ling I cooked … From 1995 to 1999 at Rigdzin Ling I cooked, built stupas, retreat cabins, temples, shrines, statues, and wrote out gold mantras etc.For Getse Rinpoche I have translated and interpret when asked.I also helped interpret for a student of Tsoknyi Rinpoche's in her three year retreat in Nepal for two months in 2011.r retreat in Nepal for two months in 2011.)