We would like to introduce to you the Guru Rinpoche Shrine Project that will reside on the upper level of the second floor and will be the focus of this campaign. The project involves building a custom-designed shrine, which will house 50 consecrated statues, including Guru Rinpoche and his consorts, the 25 disciples, eight emanations of Guru Rinpoche, various Dharmapalas and more. Mandala of Merit is a two-prong effort to raise funds for the Guru Rinpoche shrine and landscaping. Since launching in December, we’ve raised $27,000 toward both projects.
KPL’s upcoming anniversary celebration on April 27, 2019, will also include celebrating Bardor Tulku Rinpoche’s 70th birthday. On that occasion, we would like to offer Rinpoche the funds to finish the Guru Rinpoche shrine construction as a gift from the sangha. Recent estimates indicate that we’ll need $35,000 to finish the shrine construction.
Here is a rendition of the Guru Rinpoche Shrine design.
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Guru Rinpoche – $10,000
Eight Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche – $5,000
25 Disciplines – $1,000
Dharmapalas – $500
Dakas & Dakinis – $100
Mandala of Merit – Any Amount
“Given that Kunzang Palchen Ling is not only a repository for the Buddha’s teachings, but also a venue for the visits and teachings of holy beings of many traditions, I ask that you continue to help as you have. Although the building itself is finished, the work of making this a place of practice and a place of intense study is just beginning and as I often remind you in this context, as we set about this work, the most important thing is our intention.” — Bardor Tulku Rinpoche
Let’s make Rinpoche’s birthday a special one! You may give on many levels. Or ask your study group or center about pooling together your funds. No fund is too small in your generosity. We will keep you updated on our progress.
If sending by check, please write “Mandala of Merit” in the memo line and mail to:
Kunzang Palchen Ling
Attn: Mandala of Merit
P.O. Box 205
Bearsville, New York 12409
For further inquiries, please contact tom@kunzang.org.
Thank you to everyone who’ve responded generously and for your commitment to Kunzang Palchen Ling. Thank you for helping to create a beautiful Kunzang Palchen Ling where the blessings will be endless!