Himalayan Children’s Fund P.O. Box 15644, Beverly Hills, CA 90209 USA 310.395.6616 rinpoche.com/hcfindex.htm

May, 2016

Himalayan Children’s Fund News

Dear Friends,We have a sponsorship rate change, reminders of how to help HCF beyond donations and of course, some ‘good news’ stories to share from Nepal. Even though there is still so much disruption due to the earthquakes and various political challenges, life goes on. Please check out all our new information.

–– Debra Ann

Thrangu Rinpoche is doing well and visiting Vaira Vidya Retreat Center in Crestone, Colorado before returning to Thrangu Monastery, Canada for the summer.

SPONSORSHIP RATES

RATES REQUESTED BY SMD FOR THE 2016/17SCHOOL YEAR:PLEASE NOTE DAY STUDENT INCREASE Boarding Student $890.00 Day Student $420.00 School Monk $480.00

SPONSORSHIP FOR MONASTICS

SMDBS Monk $480.00 Shedra Monk $600.00Nun (base sponsorship) $240.00Additional for school nun $240.00Monk (base sponsorship) $240.00

We will always accept any amount toward sponsorship and find additional sponsors to complete the amount needed for a child.

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24TH THRANGU MANI DRUPCHENIn late April, even though the main hall at SMD is still not viable, the annual Mani Drupchen carried on as usual. The school’s basketball court and soccer pitch were beautifully transformed by a very large tent, carpets, cushions and tables. Thousands were in attendance daily and over 3000 came for the empowerment blessing on the last day. SMD students helped serve tea and meals, and provide health assistance. (Video)

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TARA ABBEY—REPAIRS BEGIN!The Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia, is a non-government Buddhist organization based in Taiwan that provides global disaster relief among many other charity missions. They have been very active in Nepal since the earthquakes, and after serious assessment, Tzu Chi offered to be the benefactor for the restoration of Tara Abbey. There is no wait period for government approval because the foundation will be giving the funds directly to the construction company—Miyamoto International Nepal. Miyamoto will be responsible for the design, consultation, and supervision of construction for the temple and repair of the dorms. Construction is estimated to begin within two months.On April 20th, Tzu Chi and Miyamoto representatives met with Thrangu Rinpoche and Monastery staff to sign a memorandum of understanding for the repair and retrofit.

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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES

Class 10 students at SMD finished the SLC exams in March and await news of the results from the Nepali government next month. Meanwhile, the Shedra exams also took place at VVI in Sarnath and we have 7 new graduates to congratulate.

NAMO BUDDHA CLINIC

Many activities continue to emanate from the clinic at Namo Buddha and from the medically trained monks and nuns of the monastery. A Disaster Preparedness Program recently offered Community Emergency Response Training, acupuncture training continues and many acupuncture and medical camps are being offered to those in need in the mountains by the monks, nuns, and overseas volunteers.

YOUNG MONKS IN NEPAL

After spending the winter at the monastery in Namo Buddha, these young monks make the journey back to the monastery in Nubri with their teachers on horseback, and by foot.To help provide food, clothing and education for the monks - Designate: Nubri