Rinchen Ling Monastery Renovation

Fundraising appeal to renovate Drikung Kagyu Rinchen Ling Monastery,
Nepal after 2015 earthquake by H.E. Drubwang Nubpa Rinpoche

April 2016

See Progress Report March 2017

See Progress Report October 2017

Envisioned by His Eminence Drubwang Konchok Norbu Rinpoche to benefit countless sentient beings for generations to come, the Drikung Kagyu Rinchen Ling Monastery in Nayapati, Nepal was magnificently built in 2009. Due to the earthquake in 2015, it was seriously damaged. Thanks to quality-built foundations, the basic structure of all the buildings remains sound. However, substantial and deep cracks appeared in all the buildings and many of the elegant paintings, statues and artworks were damaged (see examples in the pictures below). Your meritorious support in any amount will make a difference as this important monastery will continue to be a major gathering place for teachers and disciples from all over the world for the spread of the precious Buddha Dharma, an important place for monks of all ages to study and practice the Dharma and a shelter from which local community seeks welfare and spiritual support. An incidence like this creates precious opportunity for one’s inner love, strong positive aspiration and action bodhicitta to shine forth and through one’s action, inconceivable merits will be accumulated. Your support is highly appreciated.

Damages include the main monastery building, the lama residence building and monk residence building. The total estimated cost of the entire renovation project is 237,000 USD (download cost quotation). As soon as enough funds are raised, the renovation work can get started.

Main monastery building (estimated renovation cost 126,000 USD) download cost specification

Coating of gold has fallen off from the statues.

Residence building for monks (estimated renovation cost 87,000 USD) download cost specification

Residence building for lamas (estimated renovation cost 24,000 USD) download cost specification

Donation

Any donation amount will be GREATLY appreciated. You can make your donation in one of two ways:

Option 1: Ratnashri Meditation Center, Sweden

Plusgiro:1287806-2

Name & address of bank: Nordea Bank Sweden, 10571 Stockholm, Sweden

Swift address: NDEASESS

Account holder: RATNASHRI MEDITATION CENTER

IBAN Account number: SE91 9500 0099 6026 1287 8062 (within European Union)

Bank Account number: (Clearing 996026) 1287806-2

**Please write “Nepal”, your name and email address on the payment.

Option 2: Drikung Kagyu Rinchen Ling Monastery:

Account name: Drikung Kagyu Rinchen Ling Monastery

Receiver Address: G.P.O. Box 6022 Kathmandu, Nepal

Account number: 0206017500280

Bank Name: NABIL bank Ltd.

Bank Address: Jorpati Branch, Kathmandu, Nepal

Swift Code: NARBNPKA

Telex: 2430 NABIL NP

Contact for inquiries :

Director: Ven. Rapsang Tulku +977 9803085098

Cashier: Lama Kelsang +977 9801086888

Cashier: Lama Thrinley +977 9808217292

Secretary: Lama Dhondup +977 9803716777

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Relief efforts to local and remote villagers provided by the monastery staffs direct after 2015 earthquake

The funds that were raised last year were used and distributed solely for the extensive relief efforts made directly after the 2015 earthquake by the compassionate staff of Drikung Kagyu Rinchen Ling Monastery to local and remote villagers and to the restoration of local and remote village homes.