After spending several years extensively sharing the precious Buddhadharma across various countries, including during the challenging times of the global pandemic in 2020, Rinpoche decided to take a pause from traveling outside Nepal. He dedicated himself fully to serving as the retreat master for the nuns at Karma Ngedon Pelbarling Retreat Center, guiding them throughout their retreat until its completion in early 2023.

In February 2023, 13 nuns successfully completed their Three-Year, Three-Month Retreat under Rinpoche’s compassionate guidance and profound spiritual mentorship. This was a truly joyous and auspicious occasion!

Although residing in a remote mountain retreat, Rinpoche continues to benefit students around the world through online Dharma teachings, sharing the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. He also continues to guide and support various Dharma activities at Jangchup Choeling Monastery, as well as Dharma events organized by his devoted followers throughout Nepal.

Rejoicing in these precious activities that preserve and spread the sacred Buddhadharma!

“By this merit, may all attain omniscience, May it overcome the enemy of wrongdoing. From the turbulent waves of birth, aging, sickness, and death, May I liberate all beings from the vast ocean of samsara!”

Sarva Mangalam — May all be auspicious!

The year 2020 was marked by the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, which claimed countless lives and brought the world to an unprecedented standstill. Public gatherings and social interactions were severely restricted, while travel bans and lockdowns became part of our daily reality.

Amid these extraordinary and challenging circumstances, Rinpoche selflessly and tirelessly travelled across Europe, continuing to share his profound wisdom, precious teachings, and boundless blessings. Through both in-person encounters and online sessions, countless students, within and beyond Europe, were fortunate to receive his invaluable guidance in ways that had never been possible before. These photographs capture a few cherished moments from those remarkable and grace-filled times.

As the pandemic continued to cast its shadow over the world, uncertainty and fear remained deeply rooted in our lives. Yet, the timeless wisdom reminds us that “EVERYTHING IS IMPERMANENT.” Just as every storm eventually passes, so too shall this difficult phase of our lives come to an end.

With heartfelt prayers and unwavering hope, may the world soon be free from the fear and suffering brought about by COVID-19. May peace, healing, and harmony prevail everywhere, and may all beings be blessed with happiness and well-being.

SARVA MANGALAM — May all be auspicious.