OUR VISIT TO INDIA (GADEN SHARTSE) 15 DECEMBER 2007 - 21 DECEMBER 2007

OUR FIRST JOURNEY TO GADEN SHARTSE MONASTERY

While we were travelling to the Monastery, we saw this "WIND POWER". The hills & mountains is wonderful

15 DECEMBER 2007

OUR ARRIVAL AT BRIGADE ROAD IN INDIA. WE LUNCHED & RESTED HERE

OUR LODGING PLACE

THIS IS THE PLACE WE LODGED. IT WAS NICE AND THE MORNING AIR WAS VERY FRESH. ALL OF US WILL MISS THIS PLACE

First and foremost. All of us would like to thank Yuzhu Rinpoche for giving us this precious opportunity to visit the Monastery. This was our first outing to visit this sacred place. All of us were overwhelmed, it was an eye opener for us as well. We cannot describe the tremendous gratitute and appreciation we have for Yuzhu Rinpoche for giving us the best 7 days in the monastery and our lives. Rinpoche's and members chauffeured and brought us around the monastery and most importanly, they have treated all of us like part of the "family". It was indescribeable, the greatness of their hearts and generosity with all the blessing and karma they have created and generated for so many people. We knew Yuzhu Rinpoche for the past four years. We believed he would one day lead many sentient beings onto the Path of Enlightenment; He is the inspiration of many disciples for diligent practice in the Path of Buddhism

OUR FIRST MORNING IN MONASTERY

ALL OF US WERE HAPPY. FIRST MORNING IN THE MONASTERY. EVERYONE JUST CAN'T STOP TO SNAP THE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY

(RINPOCHE'S HOME SWEET HOME)

All of us were well taken care by Namgyal Lama. We really want to thank him for being a great host to us. He also specifically cared for our welfare.

We really want to say a

BIG THANK YOU to NAMGYAL LAMA

ASSEMBLY HALL

SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

RINPOCHE HAS DONE ALOT FOR THIS SCHOOL. HE SUPPORTED THE SCHOOL IN TERMS OF MONETARY ASPECT AS WELL AS TANGIBLE DONATION. THE BLIND CHILDREN WERE HAPPY TO WELCOME ALL OF US. THEY EVEN SANG AND PLAYED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT ON THIS EVENT

WARM WELCOME

DISTRIBUTION OF CANDIES TO ALL KIDS

AH NEI BOUGHT CANDIES FOR ALL THE KIDS, SOME OF US WERE BUSYING DISTRIBUTING ........

A VISIT TO OLD FOLK'S HOME

WITH GREAT COMPASSION AND A BIG HEART. YuZhu Rinpoche was an inspiration to all of us who knew him. He has the feeling to do something for the old, especially those who were poor and had no one to care for them. With strong determination and patience, he actualized his wish to help others.

BIRTH,OLD AGE & DEATH. THESE ARE THE BASIC INGREDIENTS OF A HUMAN'S SCHEDULE"D"..... LIFE IS UNPREDICTABLE, WE MUST BE MINDFUL OF DEATH. DEATH & DYING IS A SUBJECT THAT EVOKES SUCH DEEP & DISTURBING EMOTIONS THAT WE USUALLY TRY TO LIVE IN DENIAL OF DEATH. YET WE COULD DIE TOMORROW, COMPLETELY UNPREPARED & HELPLESS. THE TIME OF DEATH IS UNCERTAIN, BUT THE TRUE OF DEATH IS NOT. ALL WHO ARE BORN WILL CERTAINLY DIE. FACE THE FACT. CHERISH YOUR LOVED ONES, DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. LIFE IS IMPERMANENCE..CHERISH IT NOW !!!

ALL OF THEM WELCOME RINPOCHE WITH EXTREME JOY. RINPOCHE IS A WELL RESPECTED MASTER TO ALL OF THEM.

DISTRIBUTION OF CLOTHES AND CASH TO ALL OF THEM