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14/09/2026
"रिम्बिक मानेडाँडा साम्तेन गुम्बा परिसरमा रहेको प्राचीन चैत्य"नमस्कार 🙏म रिम्बिक मानेडाँडा साम्तेन गुम्बाको प्रमुख लामा ...
11/08/2026

"रिम्बिक मानेडाँडा साम्तेन गुम्बा परिसरमा रहेको प्राचीन चैत्य"

नमस्कार 🙏

म रिम्बिक मानेडाँडा साम्तेन गुम्बाको प्रमुख लामा l

आज हामीले यस प्राचीन चैत्यको रङरोगन तथा संरक्षणको शुभकाम सम्पन्न गरेका छौँ।

यसै अवसरमा म यस चैत्यको बारेमा केही कुरा भन्न चाहन्छु।

स्थानीय इतिहास र परम्पराअनुसार, यो चैत्य करिब डेढदेखि दुई सय वर्ष पुरानो भएको अनुमान गरिएको छ।

यस चैत्यको सबैभन्दा महत्वपूर्ण कुरा भनेको यहाँ ढुङ्गामा कुँदिएका मन्त्र र देवताका सुन्दर आकृतिहरू हुन्। धेरै वर्षअघि नै ढुङ्गामा अत्यन्तै सुन्दर तरिकाले यी मन्त्र र देवताका आकृतिहरू कुँदिएका छन्।

यसमा तीन प्रमुख देवताका आकृतिहरू देख्न सकिन्छ।

बीचमा अवलोकितेश्वर,
एकातिर मञ्जुश्री,
र अर्कोतिर वज्रपाणीको आकृति रहेको छ।

यी तीनवटा आकृतिले हामीलाई जीवनका धेरै महत्वपूर्ण शिक्षा दिन्छन्।

सबैभन्दा पहिले, बीचमा रहेको अवलोकितेश्वरले दया, मैत्री र करुणाको सन्देश दिनुहुन्छ।

यसको अर्थ हामीले कुनै पनि काम गर्दा अरूलाई नराम्रो नहोस् भन्ने भावना राख्नुपर्छ। अरूको दुःख बुझ्नुपर्छ, अरूको हित र कल्याण सोच्नुपर्छ, र सकेसम्म निःस्वार्थ भावले अरूलाई सहयोग गर्ने प्रयास गर्नुपर्छ।

त्यसपछि मञ्जुश्रीले हामीलाई ज्ञान र विवेकको शिक्षा दिनुहुन्छ।

हामीले कुनै पनि काम हतारमा गर्नु हुँदैन। कुनै निर्णय लिनुभन्दा पहिले राम्रोसँग सोच्नुपर्छ। सही र गलत कुरा आफ्नो विवेकले छुट्याउनुपर्छ। आफ्नो ज्ञान र विवेक प्रयोग गरेर विषयलाई राम्रोसँग बुझेर मात्र काम गर्नुपर्छ भन्ने सन्देश मञ्जुश्रीले दिनुहुन्छ।

त्यसैगरी, वज्रपाणीले हामीलाई शक्ति, साहस, ऊर्जा र धैर्यको सन्देश दिनुहुन्छ।

राम्रो सोच्नु मात्र पर्याप्त हुँदैन। विवेक प्रयोग गरेर सही निर्णय लिनु मात्र पनि पर्याप्त हुँदैन। त्यसलाई व्यवहारमा उतार्न साहस, धैर्य, ऊर्जा र शक्ति चाहिन्छ।

हामीले सुरु गरेको राम्रो कामलाई बीचमै छोड्नु हुँदैन। धैर्य र निरन्तरताका साथ त्यसलाई अगाडि बढाउनुपर्छ।

यसरी हेर्दा, यी तीन देवताका आकृतिले हामीलाई एउटा धेरै सुन्दर र गहिरो शिक्षा दिन्छन्।

अवलोकितेश्वरले करुणा सिकाउनुहुन्छ।
मञ्जुश्रीले ज्ञान र विवेक सिकाउनुहुन्छ।
र वज्रपाणीले शक्ति, साहस र निरन्तरता सिकाउनुहुन्छ।

अर्थात्, पहिले हाम्रो मनमा करुणा हुनुपर्छ। त्यसपछि सही ज्ञान र विवेकले सोच्नुपर्छ। अनि सही कामलाई साहस, शक्ति र धैर्यका साथ निरन्तर अगाडि बढाउनुपर्छ।

आजभन्दा करिब डेढदेखि दुई सय वर्षअघि हाम्रा अग्रजहरूले यस्तो महत्वपूर्ण शिक्षालाई आफ्नो व्यवहारमा मात्र उतार्नुभएन, ढुङ्गामा कुँदेर भावी पुस्ताका लागि पनि सुरक्षित राख्नुभयो।

सायद उहाँहरूको सोच यही थियो—कागजमा लेखिएका कुराहरू समयसँगै हराउन सक्छन्, तर ढुङ्गामा कुँदिएको ज्ञान धेरै पुस्तासम्म सुरक्षित रहन सक्छ।

त्यसैले यो चैत्य केवल पूजा गर्ने ठाउँ मात्र होइन। यो हाम्रो इतिहास, संस्कृति, कला र बौद्ध शिक्षाको एउटा महत्वपूर्ण उदाहरण हो। यो हाम्रो साझा सम्पदा पनि हो।

यसलाई हेर्दा परापूर्वकालमा हाम्रा पुर्खाहरू कति बुद्धिमान, कति सीपयुक्त र कति ज्ञानवान थिए भन्ने कुरा पनि बुझ्न सकिन्छ।

ढुङ्गामा कुँदिएका मन्त्र र देवताका सुन्दर आकृतिहरूले हाम्रा पुराना पुस्ताको कला र शिल्पलाई पनि देखाउँछन्।

त्यसैले आजको पुस्ताले यस्तो प्राचीन सम्पदाको संरक्षण गर्नु धेरै आवश्यक छ। हामीले यसलाई जोगाउन सक्यौँ भने आउने पुस्ताले पनि यसलाई देख्न, बुझ्न र यसबाट शिक्षा लिन सक्नेछन्।

अन्त्यमा, यो चैत्यले हामीलाई एउटा सरल तर गहिरो सन्देश दिन्छ—

मनमा करुणा राखौँ,
विवेकले सोचौँ,
र साहस तथा धैर्यका साथ राम्रो काम गरौँ।

धन्यवाद।

भवतु सब्ब मङ्गलं।

10/08/2026

*** IMPORTANT UPDATES FROM SAMTEN MONASTERY ***

We are pleased to share the decisions made during a recent monastery meeting held on 9 August 2026 🙏

🔸 Nyungné 2026 (fasting ritual) will be held from 22–27 September 2026. On the final day of the Nyungné, Khenpo, visiting from Nepal, will confer a Long Life Empowerment upon all participants. We warmly welcome all devotees to participate.

Management Committee Term : Each Management Committee will serve for a three-year term.

The current Management Committee :
-President: Mr. Nima Sherpa
-Adviser : Mr Bahichung Bhutiya
- Secretary: Mr. Sangay Nurbu Sherpa (Buddha)
- Treasurer: Mr Chandra Kumar Thapa

The current Management Committee will be responsible for the management and activities of the organization until the end of 2026.

From 2027 onwards, a new Management Committee will be formed and will take responsibility for the management and activities of the organization.
• President: Mr. Narayan Pradhan
• Secretary: Mr. Rupesh Pradhan
• Treasurer: Mr. Anil Rai

🔸 The tradition of holding five annual Ganachakra Pujas at Samten Monastery will continue. Different local communities will take turns organizing these important events.

🔸 A new Samten Monastery Preservation Committee has been formed to support the protection, maintenance, and long-term development of the monastery and its grounds.

Samten Monastery Preservation Committee
• President: Mr. Pemba Sherpa
• Secretary: Mr. Bahichung Bhutia
• Treasurer: Mr. Prajjwal Rai

🔸 The Second Kangyur Recitation is planned to take place after several monastery improvement projects have been completed, including the construction of a community kitchen and a proper drainage system, which we hope to accomplish in the coming months. The exact dates will be announced later.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to work together in unity and harmony for the preservation and flourishing of Samten Monastery and the Dharma.

We sincerely thank everyone for their continued support, prayers, and participation. Together, we look forward to preserving and developing Samten Monastery for future generations.

Tashi Delek,
Bhavatu Sabba Mangalam
(“May all beings be happy”)

*** MONSOON DISASTER ***According to Buddhist teachings, we are living in the Kali Yuga, an age marked by increasing imb...
13/07/2026

*** MONSOON DISASTER ***

According to Buddhist teachings, we are living in the Kali Yuga, an age marked by increasing imbalance and suffering. Around the world, we are witnessing the growing impact of climate change through extreme weather, devastating floods, landslides, droughts, and the gradual degradation of our natural environment.

Sadly, Samten Monastery has not been spared.
After days of torrential monsoon rains, a major landslide caused extensive damage to our monastery grounds.
As you can see from these photos, part of the land has collapsed. Three benches were swept away, around ten large flower pots were lost, and a large section of the hillside gave way, leaving the area fragile and unsafe.

For now, our greatest wish is for your prayers—for our monastery, for all those affected by natural disasters around the world, and that no further damage will occur before we are able to repair and stabilize the site.

If you feel moved to support the restoration of Samten Monastery, your kindness will be received with deep gratitude and will help us repair the damage, stabilize the hillside, and preserve this place of Dharma, peace, and meditation for future generations.

May all beings be safe, protected, and free from suffering. 🙏
Tashi Delek,

*** Karma Yoga at the Monastery*** With deep gratitude, we would like to thank Ferran from Spain, who is offering three ...
10/05/2026

*** Karma Yoga at the Monastery***

With deep gratitude, we would like to thank Ferran from Spain, who is offering three weeks of volunteer service to our monastery.
Among many activities, he is helping create a new compost area, safely burn non-organic waste, improve the access to the ladies’ toilets during the monsoon by laying pine needles to prevent slipping, and contribute to the beauty of the monastery garden for the serenity of all.
His kind heart, clever spirit, and selfless service are a beautiful practice of generosity in action.
May his merit bring benefit and happiness to many beings. 🙏

Tashi Delek,
Bhavatu Sabba Mangalam
(“May all beings be happy”)

*** HAPPY BUDDHA PURNIMA***
01/05/2026

*** HAPPY BUDDHA PURNIMA***

*** A NEW BUDDHIST UNION IN THE VILLAGE *** Last April 15th, we were honored to be invited to celebrate the union of Aja...
18/04/2026

*** A NEW BUDDHIST UNION IN THE VILLAGE ***

Last April 15th, we were honored to be invited to celebrate the union of Ajay and Pema, held just beside the monastery.

Surrounded by their families and members of the local community, this beautiful Himalayan Buddhist ceremony reflected values of respect, harmony, and shared joy.

A meaningful union, celebrated in simplicity and in accordance with the Dharma.

Tashi Delek,
Bhavatu Sabba Mangalam
(“May all beings be happy”)

*** IN LOVING MEMORY OF KAYSI LHAMU SHERPA ***On March 15th, we were honored to host the one-year memorial of Kaysi Lham...
18/03/2026

*** IN LOVING MEMORY OF KAYSI LHAMU SHERPA ***

On March 15th, we were honored to host the one-year memorial of Kaysi Lhamu Sherpa, organized by her family at the monastery.

On this occasion, many members of our sangha gathered together with lamas from Sakya Monastery in Rimbick, creating a deeply meaningful and spiritual atmosphere.
We warmly thank the family for their trust and generosity, and for offering a heartfelt meal to all who attended.

May the merit of this day bring benefit and peace to all beings.

Tashi Delek,
Bhavatu Sabba Mangalam
(“May all beings be happy”)

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