Teaching Visit by Khenpo Chonyi Rangdrol
Karma Tashi Ling Society will host the visit of Khenpo Chonyi Rangdrol from Thrangu Monastery, and Principal of Shree Mangal Dvip School in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Khenpo Chonyi Rangdol was born on the16th July, 1977. He entered into Thrangu Tashi Choling Monastery (monastery founded by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche in Boudha, Katmandu, Nepal) in 1983 at the age of six. He was brought to monastery by his uncle Lama Sonam Wangchuk, who is also a monk of the same monastery.
Khenpo Chonyi started learning Tibetan reading and writing, memorizing texts and monastic prayers. In 1987, he went to Shree Mangal Dvip School, Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s school for Himalayan children, to learn modern education. Rinpoche’s wish of establishing this school is to preserve Himalayan culture, language and Buddha Dharma and give modern education not only to lay children but also to monks and nuns. Khenpo was one of the lucky monks to get this opportunity. At school he learnt English, Maths, Science, Nepali and Social Studies for seven years.
In 1994, he went to Namo Buddha Institute for higher Buddhist studies at Namo Buddha, Nepal. He studied five major Buddhist texts like Buddhist philosophy, science, logic and morality for 5 years. After graduating the higher Buddhist studies (BA in Buddhist Philosophy), be became the tutor for young monks who are studying at the pre-college of Buddhist philosophy. He gave his service as a tutor for two years. He took full ordination from Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche together with other senior monks.
In 2000, he became the principal of Shree Mangal Dvip Branch school at Namo Buddha. There he took full responsibility of both academic and hostel duties for two years. Rinpoche established Shree Mangal Dvip Branch school for monks at Namo Buddha so that Shree Mangal Dvip main school would have more space for lay children.
In 2003, he was offered the title “Khenpo” which means Abbot and is analogous to having an MA in Buddhist Philosophy, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. As he is very skilled in both Buddhist and Modern education, Rinpoche appointed him as the a principal of Shree Mangal Dvip Main school in 2003 and he has continued this job for the last six years. At the same time, he is responsible for Thrangu Monastery administration job and Namo Buddha monastery management. He also takes care of Rinpoche’s guest house in Boudha.
Program Schedule:
Sunday, June 7, “Introductory Workshop on Tibetan Buddhism”, 10 – noon and 2:30 – 4:30 pm at Karma Tashi Ling Centre, 10502 – 70 Ave., 780 – 633 – 6157. $30 donation suggested.
Monday, June 8, “What is Buddha Nature?”, 7 – 9 pm at Karma Tashi Ling. Free.
Tuesday, June 9, “Educating Impoverished Tibetan Refugee and Nepalese Children: The Shree Mangal Dvip School and its Green Future” , 7 – 9 pm in the Glacier Rm., Lister Conference Centre, 87 Ave. and 116 St. Free.
Other Information:
Phone: Ani Kunsang, 633-6157
Email: info@karmatashiling.ca
If you have questions or would like more information about the program, please contact Ani Kunsang or Karma Tashi Ling centre at the phone number or email address above.
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