The Second Annual Drukpa Council

Quoting from His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa:

The world cannot be in peace and harmony
if we don't have the skills to respect and appreciate
with love and understanding.
Similarly, the complex relationships
between beings and their communities
and between living beings and Nature
cannot remain in peace and harmony without these skills.

The Tibetan word JAMPA fully expresses the theme of the 2nd ADC - Respect and Appreciate with Love and Understanding

The Venerable Drubpön Nawang continues:

Following a vision of His Holiness, the First Drukpa Lineage Council was held in 2009.

Numerous masters were present from all the Himalayan regions: Rinpoches, Kenpos, Lopons, etc.  The event was a success and His Holiness was very happy to see so many disciples present, especially Westerners.  Attending this event was a source of great merit for all the participants.

During the times of Tsangpa Gyaré and Pema Karpo, the Drukpa lineage flourished and so the council is a special event to preserve and develop the lineage.

For two days during the first council several meetings took place between directors of many monasteries, where the preservation and the activity of the lineage were at the centre of discussions.  During these discussions, the idea of establishing Dharma study centres to help develop the three aspects of the path - study, meditation, and action - was raised.

At the request of many masters, this second council will take place under the authority of His Holiness, once again at Amitabha Monastery in Kathmandu.

It is important to make every effort to participate in this council, which will take place between April 6th and 15th, 2010.

His Holiness has asked Drubpön Ngawang to organize the participation of European group.  In order to help the greatest number of people participate, the total cost has been reduced to 1,600 US Dollars (compared to 2,000 US Dollars in 2009).  This price includes:

• Tsok offerings
• Offerings to nuns and monks
• Airport – hotel – Amitabha Monastery transport
• Hotel and meals
• Organizational fees

It is great good fortune to be able to take this opportunity.  Drubpön Ngawang encourages each and every one of us to take part in the council, which will again be a source of great merit.