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2023 International Mahayana Bhikshuni Varsa Shravasti, India

With Folded Palms, We Invite: Mahayana Nuns to the 2nd International Varsa ( Summer Rains Retreat) in Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh, India from July 27 - September 16 2023.

Detailed information can be found at www.vajradakininunnery.org

Planning Committee Chair: Khenmo Drolma, drikungkhenmo@icloud.com.

Questions: Vajradakinireg@gmail.com

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After 5 years of hard work, His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Tinle Lhundup successfully revives the Summer Retreat which was initiated by Lord Buddha 2560 years ago at Jetavana Park, Shravasti. 108 Theravada monks will participate in the 3 month Summer Retreat starting from July 15, 2019. Our gratitude to His Holiness for making a mark in the history of Buddhism.

Kindly contact Khenpo Rangdol or Lama Gyaltsen for event details.

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The 2nd Great Shravasti Buddhist Cultural Assembly 2016

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Message from the Chairman

I extend my warmest welcome and greeting to all who have come to this website hoping to learn more about the annual "Great Shravasti Buddhist Cultural Assembly" scheduled for this November.

News & Press Releases

Monk who went beyond religion

The Malay Mail 19th July 2016

Development Updates @ Shravasti

26th April 2016

The latest development update @ Shravasti, India.

Go Green Go Organic

7th November 2015

Faiths For Earth Campaign - resolution adopted by Great Shravasti Buddhist Cultural Assembly 2015 at Shravasti, India on 7th November, 2015

The Great Shravasti Buddhist Cultural Assembly 2015 - Opening Ceremony

6th November 2015

At 10:00am His Holiness arrived at the gate to receive a warm welcome from Mr. K.T Gyaltsen, honorary secretary of the organising committee of the Great Shravasti Buddhist Cultural Assembly 2015...

The Great Shravasti Buddhist Cultural Assembly 2015 - Cultural Shows

6th November 2015

Each evening from 3-7 November 2015, during the Great Shravasti Buddhist Cultural Assembly, different Himalayan peoples from Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan and Ladakh gave cultural shows, with song and dance performances and sacred cham dance, in traditional costume...

The Great Shravasti Buddhist Cultural Assembly 2015 - Closing Ceremony

6th November 2015

On the last day of the Shravasti Assembly, during the closing ceremony, in themorning, His Holiness The Drikung Kyabgon Tinle Lhundup gave the final teaching on the Tashipaido. Then he spoke about the creation of the Go Green Go Organic project in Ladakh, over the last two years...

Dharma Teachings by H.H. The Drikung Kyabgon Tinle Lhundup - The Sutra of Auspicious Blessings 1

6th November 2015

During his commentary on The Sutra of Auspicious Blessings, H.H. The Drikung Kyabgon Tinle Lhundup said it is important to understand the meaning of the name of the teacher who expounded it.

Dharma Teachings by H.H. The Drikung Kyabgon Tinle Lhundup - The Sutra of Auspicious Blessings 2

6th November 2015

Dharma Teachings by H.H. The Drikung Kyabgon Tinle Lhundup - The Sutra of Auspicious Blessings part 2 in chinese only.

Dharma Teachings by H.H. The Drikung Kyabgon Tinle Lhundup - The Sutra of Auspicious Blessings 3

6th November 2015

Dharma Teachings by H.H. The Drikung Kyabgon Tinle Lhundup - The Sutra of Auspicious Blessings part 3 in chinese only.

Dharma Teachings by H.H. The Drikung Kyabgon Tinle Lhundup - The Sutra of Auspicious Blessings 4

6th November 2015

Dharma Teachings by H.H. The Drikung Kyabgon Tinle Lhundup - The Sutra of Auspicious Blessings part 4 in chinese only.

Registration is now open for the forthcoming webcast of the teachings by H.H. The Drikung Kyabgon Tinle Lhundup

26th October 2015

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open at www.gompaservices.com for the forthcoming webcast of the teachings to be given by H.H. The Drikung Kyabgon Tinle Lhundup at the Great Shravasti Event on November 3rd to 7th, 2015.

Media Copyright Notification

3rd October 2015

The Event Commitee has appointed Orient Foundation from Dehra Dun and Garchen Dharma Institute Taiwan as the official photographers and video crews for the event.

HIS HOLINESS The Drikung Kyabgon Tinle Lhundup VISITS SHRAVASTI

9th April 2015

Ms. Adelyn, Dr. Chuang and the event team from Malaysia had arrived at Jangchubling, Dehra Dun, on the afternoon of the 22nd April and immediately conducted a briefing on the Great Shravasti - Buddhist Cultural Assembly 2015 event together for the Working Committee members under the supervision of His Holiness The Drikung Kyabgon Tinle Lhundup.