Dear Sangha and friends of Gomde,

Summer is slowly approaching and we are looking forward to receiving visits by two eminent teachers: Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche at the end of June, and Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche in September. You can read more about that below.

On the one-year anniversary for the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal on 25 April 2015, Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche sent out an appeal for contributions towards the rebuilding of the Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery in Kathmandu. The plans for the extensive construction work are almost finalized, and financial as well as practical support is needed to realize the project. Read more here.

The association Rangjung Yeshe Sangha holds its general assembly during the yearly summer camp at Gomde. An invitation will be sent out to the association’s members at the end of May.

This year’s agenda will include a discussion on membership benefits. We will also talk about the vision proposal – as well as mission and organization – which was sent for consultation earlier this year. We will be presenting this to Rinpoche when he comes to Gomde, and hope for his approval so that we may continue realizing the vision and the many good ideas contained in it. In addition, we will receive a comprehensive update on the construction project during the meeting.

Finally, the general assembly will elect 2 new members to the association’s Governing Board for a period of 2 years. We encourage all to consider whether you would like to be part of the board in the next phase of the work related to the vision, which requires both reflection and rolling up our sleeves.

Not yet a member of the sangha association? See here how you can join.

Thank you for reading!

Everyone can join the association Rangjung Yeshe Sangha (RYS). See how to here.

Rangjung Yeshe Sangha is working to actively involve Gomde Denmark’s Sangha in the decision-making processes and activities at Gomde. The association collaborates with the Rangjung Yeshe Foundation, which owns the buildings at Gomde, on the planning and organization of courses, as well as maintenance and development plans.

As a member of Rangjung Yeshe Sangha you will receive internal information about Gomde Denmark, and you will be involved in decision-making, e.g. at the General Assembly. Donations to the association are tax deductible for Danish tax payers.

The Sangha Association is continuously growing, and we welcome all new members. We hope that this newsletter has given you some insight into the work done by the Sangha.

All activities at Gomde are made possible through the kind contributions of regular people. Making donations is a simple and important way to contribute. Many people choose to make monthly contributions.

Would you like to contribute? See how to here.

When you donate to Gomde through the Sangha Association, your donations are tax deductible according to Danish tax law. In order to be eligible for deduction, you must state your Danish CPR number on the bank transfer. For members outside of Denmark, please refer to your local tax legislation for details.

If you are unsure whether you are already getting the tax benefit from your current donations, please check your annual tax statement or write to Bo Frederiksen at gomde@gomde.dk

Please note: Donations to the Rangjung Yeshe Foundation are not tax deductible.