2024 Nepal

Rinpoche and his sangha will be travelling to Dolpo in September 2024. Please refer to https://www.shangparinpoche.com/pilgrimages-travels/pilgrimagesandtravels2024/ for updates in the future.

2024 Singapore

THYE HUA KWAN Active Aging Centre @ MacPherson
14 September 2024 (completed)
2 days after Rinpoche's birthday, Rinpoche along with sangha and members of Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre visted the MacPherson branch of Thye Hua Kwan Active Aging Centre to bring cheers and gifts to the elderlies. Rejoice with all the participants. We gained understanding and empathy with new perspectives in this visit. We hope it was a wonderful and heartwarming experience for the elderlies too.
Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore
12 September 2024 (completed)
Auspiciously completed the Konchog Chidu and Tseyang Gugpa Puja. On this day, the 64th birthday of Shangpa Rinpoche, there were no festivities as per Rinpoche's wishes. Mayumla, Dolma Tsomo (1928-26 March 2024), mother of Rinpoche passed away peacefully about 6 months ago. The chinese translation of Rinpoche's biograpghy was released. Each copy at SGD8/- is available from Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre. Rinpoche held back his tears as he recalled and mentioned about Mayumla. Everyone was moved by the strong bond between them. We dedicate all the prayers, good thoughts, speech and actions to Rinpochela. May he live long, healthy, happy and may all his dharma activities be swiftly actualized.
𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐮 𝐏𝐮𝐣𝐚 — known as "The Embodiment of the Three Jewels"— is a terma revealed by Rigdzin Jatsön Nyingpo (1585-1656). This practice focuses on Padmasambhava in three forms:
• 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐥𝐲: The peaceful form of Padmasambhava as the lama.• 𝐈𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐥𝐲: The wrathful form of Padmasambhava as the yidam Guru Drakpo.• 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐲: Padmasambhava in the form of a dakini, Senge Dongma.
Additionally, it includes a longevity aspect of Padmasambhava, enriching the practice with profound blessings for life extension.
𝐓𝐬𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐮𝐠𝐩𝐚 𝐏𝐮𝐣𝐚 — 𝘛𝘚𝘌 (𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦) 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘠𝘈𝘕𝘎 (𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴) — supplements Konchog Chidu Puja, offering a complete spiritual practice that supports both worldly and spiritual aspirations.
Kusu Island, Singapore
11 September 2024 (released approximately SGD20,000/- or 2,300 live fishes)
Shangpa Rinpoche, Lama Khedup Rinpoche, Lama, Ani, sponsors, participants and volunteers participated in Animal Liberation Prayers and released fishes into the sea. Giving animals that are about to be killed, a second chance in life is a compassionate act and one of the greatest ways to accumulate merits. Such act of saving lives will undoubtedly bring about longevity and other benefits. Rejoice greatly.
Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore
7 & 8 September 2024 (auspiciously completed)
Introduction and Oral transmission of Namgyal Tongchod by Shangpa Rinpoche on 7 September 2024 This text is from Karma Kagyud lineage by the first Jamgon Kongtrol Lodro Thaye (1813-1899). He was a Tibetan Buddhist scholar, poet, artist, physician, tertön and polymath. Shangpa Rinpoche translated the text into English for the purpose of this puja. Namgyal Tongchod is a very popular practice in Tibetan Buddhism. There are numerous merits to the practice. Namgyalma or Ushnisha Vijaya in sanskrit, manifests from the crown of the Buddha. One day, a god was in the dying process. Gods are aware of their impending demise and which realm they will next fall into. He requested King Indra, the ruler of the heaven, to help him. Alas, King Indra did not know how to help. One day, King Indra was in the presence of the Buddha and sought Buddha's advice. Buddha taught Ushnisha Vijaya to King Indra, who in turned taught it with the dying god. The god extended his life in the heavens. Since then, it is practiced mainly in Kangyur. Various methods of practice were later composed by different masters of different lineages. Namgyal Tongchod comprises of 1,000 offerings of torma (food), light and incense. These three are the main offerings. other offerings can also be included. The 1,000 offerings also include 1,000 recitation of the dharani and circumambulation. These offerings can be shared with all sentient beings, including the lower beings.
By doing this grand puja, one benefit is the extension of life force, so that one may start or prolong one's dharma practice. It can also purify defilements, prevent one from being reborn into the lower realms, gives peace of mind and many other benefits. The bumpa or vase containing the nectar from Namgyalma can clear obstacles. Sangha and volunteers put in a lot of effort in the creation of this majestic mandala with the 1,000 sets of offerings and shrine that you see today. I will now give you the oral transmission, just listen to my voice. (Rinpoche gave oral transmission) There will be many rounds (1,000) circumambulation of the mandala. During which, you will each hold a flower in prayer mudra while reciting the mantra. The most important part of the sadhana is the calling of Namgyalama and the assembly of the yidam. We receive the blessing in the form of mantra. Recite with sincerity and devotion such like the mantra is radiating out. The mantra then returns back to us and all sentient beings, in the form of brilliant light. The pure essence of samasara and nirvana are gathered and absorbed into the two siddhis. More sharing on Namgyal Tongchod by Shangpa Rinpoche on 8 September 2024
On the second day of Namgyal Tongchod prayer, Rinpoche shared that this 2024 mantra text is slightly different from the previous 2018 text. That does not mean that one mantra is wrong or the other is right. The differences could be due to translation. Each is authentic from its own source. The 2018 small booklet containing the mantra of Namgyal Tongchod is also authentic and that mantra has been used for many centuries. One should not look at the two books or sources as wrong or right. There were earlier and later translated versions. All are valid and full of blessings. Don't compare them or check which is wrong or right. These should not be in the mind. The Namgyalma image that you see here on the shrine and on the cover of the text has six arms and three heads. But the text by the first Jamgon Kongtrol Lodro Thaye mentioned Nagngyalma has one face and two arms. This 2024 text is based on the early transmission of Nyingma. Previously, what we did in 2018 was Sama (new text). Nonetheless, they are essentially the same Namgyalma, only different in form. The mantra is also slightly different - old vs new versions. Next time in the future if we conduct Namgyalma Tongchod puja again. I will try to make a thangka of Namgyalma with one face and two arms based on our Karma Kagyud text. Thank you.
About Ushnisha Vijaya Puja - by Shangpa RinpocheAfter Buddha Shakyamuni attained enlightenment, he expounded various teachings before passing into parinirvana. Ushnisha Vijaya is one of the most important teachings that Buddha taught during his lifetime. The source of this tantra originated from the Buddha, during his stay in Tushita heaven. At that time, there was a god called Atisthira whose life span was ending soon. He felt weaker by the day and experienced vivid signs of falling into the lower realms. As a god, he was able to see his next rebirth clearly and he was terrified by his visions. He approached Indra, the King of Gods for help. However, King Indra could not help him and quickly sought Lord Buddha's help without further delay. Out of great compassion, Buddha conferred the Ushnisha Vijaya Dharani to King Indra, the latter transmitted the dharani to Atisthira. Atisthira practiced accordingly and within a short period of time, he purified his karma of rebirth in the lower realms. His life span was also prolonged and so he remained happily in the heaven. Subsequently, the great compassionate Avalokiteshvara spread the teaching of this dharani and many other tantras, in order to benefit all sentient beings in this world. Lord Buddha personally explained the benefits of this dharani. He mentioned that the Ushnisha Dharani is an antidote to being reborn in the lower realms. Merely hearing it once would purify our obscurations that have been accumulated for hundreds of kalpas. One would also be able to transmigrate between Buddhas’ realms. Even if one’s life span were ending, his or her life-span would be prolonged. By reciting the dharani, one’s sufferings in the animal, hungry ghost and hell realms will cease. A comprehensive Ushnisha Vijaya Puja is the 1,000 offerings puja which is effective in pacifying sickness and untimely death, purifying negative karma, prolonging life-span, as well as gaining prosperity and success in all spiritual and worldly aspects. This puja is very popular in Tibet and has been practiced by all the different schools of Tibetan Buddhism. It mainly comprises of the offering of 1,000 lamps, 1,000 tormas, 1,000 flowers, 1,000 recitations of dharani, with many other associated offerings and ceremonial procedures. This puja is classified under the Kriya tantra, hence practitioners are required to take the 8 precepts and have a vegetarian diet. Cleanliness is extremely important during the whole practice. As it is such a meritorious and beneficial practice, Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre is inspired to organize this puja for the very first time, for the benefit of all sentient beings and particularly for Singapore, to bring forth everlasting peace, harmony and prosperity to the nation and its vicinity. KKBC sincerely hopes more people will join and benefit from this profound puja. May all gain longevity, purification of negative karma and may the various natural disasters of the world be overcome.

2024 Malaysia

Kagyu Dharma Society, Johor Bahru
30 August to 1 September 2024 (completed)

2024 Sweden

Stockholm World Peace Award 2024
23-27 August 2024 (completed) Rinpoche has been invited to attend the International Peace Award Conference in Stockholm by The Union of Thai Sangkha of Europe, in collaboration with Buddharam Temple and the Committee for the World Peace Award in Sweden. They invited Rinpoche as a World Peace Award Winner for the esteemed World Peace Award Conference, scheduled on 24th August 2024. https://www.facebook.com/worldpeacesweden/
Essence of my speech upon receiving the award:
I am from Nepal, the birth place of Buddha, and currently I stay in Singapore.
Thank you for inviting me and selecting me as awardee. For the movement of peace, I personally feel I need to do more than what I have done.
Peace also means happiness that everyone deserves. There are two types of happiness - that is temporary and ultimate. Temporary is from sensual pleasures and ultimate is from meditation to realize the ultimate truth. For this, we need to initiate with fulfilling the temporary, and that will lead to ultimate.
Earlier, many speakers spoke on meditation to bring about peace. These are from various cultures and religions, but when come it boils down to peace, the united approach is towards world peace.
I wish you well and let us all work together to achieve the peace and harmony for the world.
Thank you.
Deeply honoured,Shangpa 24 August 2024

2024 Malaysia

Karma Thekchog Gomang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
19 August 2024 (completed)
Karma Kagyu Dharma Society Kuala Lumpur
14-18 August 2024 (completed)

2024 Singapore

Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore
9 - 11 August 2024 (completed) Ullambana Festival 9 August 2024 10am-8.30pm Chod Puja 10 & 11 August 2024 10am-5pm Hundred Deities Puja
Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore
Shamatha Meditation Group Practice (6 sessions, every Thursday, starting from 8 August 7.30pm-8.30pm)
Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore
Shamatha Meditation teachings by Shangpa Rinpoche, from 9 July 2024, every Tues & Thur on site from 7.30pm-9.30pm (completed - 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 July & 1 August 2024)

2024 Nepal

Dhonden Ling Old Age Home, Pokhara
21 June 2024 - Rinpochela visited, sent his wishes and comforted the seniors at Dhonden Ling Old Age Home in Pokhara. Rinpochela also gave a general talk on the way of thinking and seniors' lifestyle to them. (completed)
Jangchub Choeling Monastery
17-18 June 2024 - Teaching on Shamatha meditation to senior lamas and laypersons in Tibetan (completed)
White Tara Retreat & Maratika Pilgrimage
4-10 June 2024 (completed) 4 June - arrived Maratika 5 June - Mandarava and Naga caves 6-10 June - White Tara Retreat Maratika, Mandarava Cavehttps://www.facebook.com/share/v/oF8onod58SLnBPTQ/?
Garuda Cavehttps://www.facebook.com/share/v/ABq4vZxcAoiNoGnd/?
Dhagpo Sheydrub Ling, Kathmandu
29 May 2024 to 2 June 2024

2024 Singapore

Vesak at Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore
25 May 2024 (completed) - White Tara empowerment, Kangyur Text Circumambulation
24 May 2024 (completed) - Charity event. Distributed lunch boxes, fruits and gift bags to single elderlies in need, with support from Singapore Thye Hua Kwn Moral Society.
22 May 2024 (completed) - Lamp offering / Bathing of Baby Shakyamuni; Supplication to Buddha Shakyamuni & 16 Arhat Puja; Recollection of the 12 deeds of Buddha Shakyamuni; Pets Blessing; Lamp Circumambulation

2024 Nepal

Inauguration of Tashi Palkhel Settlement Office and Carpet Building, Pokhara
24 March 2024 (completed)
100 Deities Jangchog puja, Kagyu Institute of Buddhist Studies, Kirtipur
19 March 2024 (completed)

2024 Singapore

The Practice of Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) - teaching by Shangpa Rinpoche, via zoom Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore
9, 12, 16, 19 & 23 March 2024 (completed)
2 additional sessions with Shangpa Rinpoche for this teaching.
Details as follows:================Topic: The Practice of Avalokiteshvara (Lesson 4)Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024Time: 8 PM - 9:30PM Singapore Time
================Topic: The Practice of Avalokiteshvara (Lesson 5)Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024Time: 8 PM - 9:30PM Singapore Time
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Open to the public. No Registration is required.All are welcome.
Details as follows:================Topic: The Practice of Avalokiteshvara (Lesson 2)Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024Time: 8 PM - 9:30PM Singapore Time via zoom
Open to the public. No Registration is required.
All are welcome.
由尊贵的香巴仁波切开示的《观音菩萨的修法》将多加两堂课
详情如下：================主题：观世音菩萨的修法 第4课日期：3月19日（星期二）时间: 晚上八点至九点半（新加坡时间）
================主题：观世音菩萨的修法 第5课日期：3月23日（星期六）时间: 晚上八点至九点半（新加坡时间）
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届时，上师将通过Zoom 给予在线授课。此课程公开给大众参与，无须报名与登记。
欢迎大家踊跃参与，共沾法益。
详情如下：================主题：观世音菩萨的修法 第2课日期：3月12日（星期二）时间: 晚上八点至九点半（新加坡时间）
届时，上师将通过Zoom 给予在线授课。此课程公开给大众参与，无须报名与登记。
欢迎大家踊跃参与，共沾法益。
Topic: The Practice of Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) Date: 9 March 2024 (Sat) Time: 8:00pm-9:30pm (SGT) Via Zoom
Open to the public. No Registration is required. All are welcome.
主题：观世音菩萨的修法日期：3月9日（星期六)时间: 晚上八点至九点半（新加坡时间）届时，上师将通过Zoom 给予在线授课。此课程公开给大众参与，无须报名与登记。 欢迎大家踊跃参与，共沾法益。

2024 Nepal

Nuns Ordination, Kagyu Institute of Buddhist Studies, Kirtipur
4 March 2024 (completed)
Jangchub Choeling Monastery, Pokhara
19-24 February 2024 (completed) Recitation of Vajrasattva mantras 14th & 15th days of the 1st Tibetan calendar month are Marpa and Milarepa Anniversaries (23 & 24 February 2024)
Orphanages, Nepal
16 February 2024 (completed) Shangpa Rinpoche and members of Shangpa Foundation on behalf of donors, visited and donated to two registered NGOs, namely Ngari Kalyan Sewa  Samaj and Baby Life Home, both located in Kathmandu.
https://ngarisewasamaj.com is an orphanage https://www.babylifehome.org is an HIV positive orphanage
Both of these children’s homes are trustworthy organizations devoted to the care of orphans and children, for various reasons, can no longer be cared for by their biological families. Through the moral support and efforts of Shangpa Foundation, along with donations from generous donors, contributions were made to both these homes. We wish the children grow up healthy and well, lead happy and meaningful lives wherever they are. We also wish these organizations continue their wonderful humanitarian activities for many years to come.
Nuns Ordination, Kagyu Institute of Buddhist Studies, Kirtipur
16 February 2024 (completed)

2024 Singapore

Lunar New Year Prayers, Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore
8, 10, 11 February 2024 (completed)
Lunar New Year Charity Lunch, Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore
28 January 2024, 11am-2pm (completed)

2024 Thailand

Chod Retreat, Manjushri Retreat Centre, Thailand
17-22 January 2024 (completed)
Lama Palbar preparing chod tormas
To be updated - Please be patient with me.

2024 Malaysia

Karma Kagyu Dharma Society Kuala Lumpur
14-18 August 2024 (upcoming)

2024 Singapore

Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore
9 - 11 August 2024 (upcoming) Ullambana Festival 9 August 2024 10am-8.30pm Chod Puja 10 & 11 August 2024 10am-5pm Hundred Deities Puja
Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore
Shamatha Meditation teachings by Shangpa Rinpoche, from 9 July 2024, every Tues & Thur on site from 7.30pm-9.30pm (completed - 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 July & 1 August 2024)

2024 Nepal

Dhonden Ling Old Age Home, Pokhara
21 June 2024 - Rinpochela visited, sent his wishes and comforted the seniors at Dhonden Ling Old Age Home in Pokhara. Rinpochela also gave a general talk on the way of thinking and seniors' lifestyle to them. (completed)
Jangchub Choeling Monastery
17-18 June 2024 - Teaching on Shamatha meditation to senior lamas and laypersons in Tibetan (completed)
White Tara Retreat & Maratika Pilgrimage
4-10 June 2024 (completed) 4 June - arrived Maratika 5 June - Mandarava and Naga caves 6-10 June - White Tara Retreat Maratika, Mandarava Cavehttps://www.facebook.com/share/v/oF8onod58SLnBPTQ/?
Garuda Cavehttps://www.facebook.com/share/v/ABq4vZxcAoiNoGnd/?
Dhagpo Sheydrub Ling, Kathmandu
29 May 2024 to 2 June 2024

2024 Singapore

Vesak at Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore
25 May 2024 (completed) - White Tara empowerment, Kangyur Text Circumambulation
24 May 2024 (completed) - Charity event. Distributed lunch boxes, fruits and gift bags to single elderlies in need, with support from Singapore Thye Hua Kwn Moral Society.
22 May 2024 (completed) - Lamp offering / Bathing of Baby Shakyamuni; Supplication to Buddha Shakyamuni & 16 Arhat Puja; Recollection of the 12 deeds of Buddha Shakyamuni; Pets Blessing; Lamp Circumambulation

2024 Nepal

Inauguration of Tashi Palkhel Settlement Office and Carpet Building, Pokhara
24 March 2024 (completed)
100 Deities Jangchog puja, Kagyu Institute of Buddhist Studies, Kirtipur
19 March 2024 (completed)

2024 Singapore

The Practice of Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) - teaching by Shangpa Rinpoche, via zoom Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore
9, 12, 16, 19 & 23 March 2024 (completed)
2 additional sessions with Shangpa Rinpoche for this teaching.
Details as follows:================Topic: The Practice of Avalokiteshvara (Lesson 4)Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024Time: 8 PM - 9:30PM Singapore Time
================Topic: The Practice of Avalokiteshvara (Lesson 5)Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024Time: 8 PM - 9:30PM Singapore Time
================
Open to the public. No Registration is required.All are welcome.
Details as follows:================Topic: The Practice of Avalokiteshvara (Lesson 2)Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024Time: 8 PM - 9:30PM Singapore Time via zoom
Open to the public. No Registration is required.
All are welcome.
由尊贵的香巴仁波切开示的《观音菩萨的修法》将多加两堂课
详情如下：================主题：观世音菩萨的修法 第4课日期：3月19日（星期二）时间: 晚上八点至九点半（新加坡时间）
================主题：观世音菩萨的修法 第5课日期：3月23日（星期六）时间: 晚上八点至九点半（新加坡时间）
================
届时，上师将通过Zoom 给予在线授课。此课程公开给大众参与，无须报名与登记。
欢迎大家踊跃参与，共沾法益。
详情如下：================主题：观世音菩萨的修法 第2课日期：3月12日（星期二）时间: 晚上八点至九点半（新加坡时间）
届时，上师将通过Zoom 给予在线授课。此课程公开给大众参与，无须报名与登记。
欢迎大家踊跃参与，共沾法益。
Topic: The Practice of Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) Date: 9 March 2024 (Sat) Time: 8:00pm-9:30pm (SGT) Via Zoom
Open to the public. No Registration is required. All are welcome.
主题：观世音菩萨的修法日期：3月9日（星期六)时间: 晚上八点至九点半（新加坡时间）届时，上师将通过Zoom 给予在线授课。此课程公开给大众参与，无须报名与登记。 欢迎大家踊跃参与，共沾法益。

2024 Nepal

Nuns Ordination, Kagyu Institute of Buddhist Studies, Kirtipur
4 March 2024 (completed)
Jangchub Choeling Monastery, Pokhara
19-24 February 2024 (completed) Recitation of Vajrasattva mantras 14th & 15th days of the 1st Tibetan calendar month are Marpa and Milarepa Anniversaries (23 & 24 February 2024)
Orphanages, Nepal
16 February 2024 (completed) Shangpa Rinpoche and members of Shangpa Foundation on behalf of donors, visited and donated to two registered NGOs, namely Ngari Kalyan Sewa  Samaj and Baby Life Home, both located in Kathmandu.
https://ngarisewasamaj.com is an orphanage https://www.babylifehome.org is an HIV positive orphanage
Both of these children’s homes are trustworthy organizations devoted to the care of orphans and children, for various reasons, can no longer be cared for by their biological families. Through the moral support and efforts of Shangpa Foundation, along with donations from generous donors, contributions were made to both these homes. We wish the children grow up healthy and well, lead happy and meaningful lives wherever they are. We also wish these organizations continue their wonderful humanitarian activities for many years to come.
Nuns Ordination, Kagyu Institute of Buddhist Studies, Kirtipur
16 February 2024 (completed)

2024 Singapore

Lunar New Year Prayers, Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore
8, 10, 11 February 2024 (completed)
Lunar New Year Charity Lunch, Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore
28 January 2024, 11am-2pm (completed)

2024 Thailand

Chod Retreat, Manjushri Retreat Centre, Thailand
17-22 January 2024 (completed)
Lama Palbar preparing chod tormas
To be updated - Please be patient with me.