Lama Tenzin - CIA -Compassion Into Action Dharma Team

Lama Tenzin - CIA -Compassion Into Action Dharma Team Lama Tenzin has been working to help young people for most of his life. Whether his work has him res After his mother’s passing, Penpa took over this role.

Six or seven years ago, a chance meeting – the sharing of an umbrella in pouring rain between an American teacher and a Buddhist monk has brought us together. The monk was Lama Tenzin Choegyal and the teacher was me, Alauria Bryant. We were both attending an International Gathering where indigenous elders from around the globe shared their traditions, their wisdom, and their prayers. Lama Tenzin s

hared with me his journey since 2000, when, along with his brothers, he travelled through the Upper Dolpo region of the Himalayan border between Nepal, India, and Tibet. During this journey, he rescued abandoned and neglected children and founded an orphanage called Children’s Education Development (CED) Society. Over the past 11 years, CED has grown to house 21 orphans and underprivileged children.The children are mostly girls, some of whom have disabilities. Lama Tenzin’s mother, Ama Ngawang Choedon and older sister Penpa lovingly volunteered to oversee the daily operation of CED orphanage. The children attend the English private schools, Doon Public Academy and Pine Hall School in Dehra Dun, Northern India. Many of the CED children are now grown-up and are prepared for advanced, college-level educations. This chance meeting was the beginning of a journey for me. I kept up with the children of CED and Lama Tenzin through their website. Remembering his gentle spirit and sense of humor, I have always had a fond place in my heart for his cause. His monk joke about joining the “CIA” (Compassion In Action) always reminded me to take action when I could. When the opportunity to apply for a travel grant from the Porter-Gaud Parents Guild presented itself, I took action. The trips are are meant to be revitalizing and “food for the soul”. It was not a surprise that I chose to visit Lama Tenzin’s orphanage in Dehra Dun to spend a month there with the children. I set off to India during the summer of 2010. It was certainly food for my soul. India was amazing, and the children are in my heart each and every day. The selfless work that Lama Tenzin does is a true inspiration. In 2011, Lama Tenzin plans to extend his charitable efforts to include girls with disabilities. The Girl’s Institute For Technology (G.I.F.T.) project will provide education, housing, and technology training for girls with disabilities. While the orphans Lama Tenzin rescued were from the Upper Dolpo region, the G.I.F.T. project will be for any disabled girl from any background; not a specific nationality or religion. As the local representative, I am coordinating his schedule while he visits Charleston and will help connect with him with people who appreciate the work he is doing in the world and want to help in some way.

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Six or seven years ago, a chance meeting – the sharing of an umbrella in pouring rain between an American teacher and a Buddhist monk has brought us together. The monk was Lama Tenzin Choegyal and the teacher was me, Alauria Bryant. We were both attending an International Gathering where indigenous elders from around the globe shared their traditions, their wisdom, and their prayers. Lama Tenzin shared with me his journey since 2000, when, along with his brothers, he travelled through the Upper Dolpo region of the Himalayan border between Nepal, India, and Tibet. During this journey, he rescued abandoned and neglected children and founded an orphanage called Children’s Education Development (CED) Society. Over the past 11 years, CED has grown to house 21 orphans and underprivileged children.The children are mostly girls, some of whom have disabilities. Lama Tenzin’s mother, Ama Ngawang Choedon and older sister Penpa lovingly volunteered to oversee the daily operation of CED orphanage. After his mother’s passing, Penpa took over this role. The children attend the English private schools, Doon Public Academy and Pine Hall School in Dehra Dun, Northern India. Many of the CED children are now grown-up and are prepared for advanced, college-level educations. This chance meeting was the beginning of a journey for me. I kept up with the children of CED and Lama Tenzin through their website. Remembering his gentle spirit and sense of humor, I have always had a fond place in my heart for his cause. His monk joke about joining the “CIA” (Compassion In Action) always reminded me to take action when I could. When the opportunity to apply for a travel grant from the Porter-Gaud Parents Guild presented itself, I took action. The trips are are meant to be revitalizing and “food for the soul”. It was not a surprise that I chose to visit Lama Tenzin’s orphanage in Dehra Dun to spend a month there with the children. I set off to India during the summer of 2010. It was certainly food for my soul. India was amazing, and the children are in my heart each and every day. The selfless work that Lama Tenzin does is a true inspiration. In 2011, Lama Tenzin plans to extend his charitable efforts to include girls with disabilities. The Girl’s Institute For Technology (G.I.F.T.) project will provide education, housing, and technology training for girls with disabilities. While the orphans Lama Tenzin rescued were from the Upper Dolpo region, the G.I.F.T. project will be for any disabled girl from any background; not a specific nationality or religion. As the local representative, I am coordinating his schedule while he visits Charleston and will help connect with him with people who appreciate the work he is doing in the world and want to help in some way.