Tibet Area Earthquake Relief
HH the Dalai Lama | HH the Karmapa | Nangchen Nuns | HE Garchen Rinpoche | Joru Foundation | Relief News Updates Earthquake ReliefA Powerful 6.9 earthquake in the Tibetan area of Qinghai Province, China, on the Tibetan Plateau, has left more than two thousand dead, and many more injured and homeless in freezing conditions.
Please pay it forward by joining Earthquake Relief Efforts, and consider contributing to one of these worthy and highly effective organizations that are providing aid to victims of the 6.9 earthquake on the Tibetan plateau. HH Dalai LamaHis Holiness the Dalai Lama has offered his condolences to the earthquake victims in Kyigudo/Yushu County on the Tibetan Plateau, and would like the affected community to know that he is praying for them. Prayers and services on behalf of the earthquake victims began immediately following the quake. His Holiness has commended the monastic community, young people and The location of the earthquake in Kyigudo/Yushu County, in Qinghai Province on the Tibetan Plateau is the birthplace of both HH the Dalai Lama and the late Panchen Lama. The Dalai Lama has appealed to governments, international aid organizations and other agencies to extend whatever assistance they can to enable the families of those devastated by this tragedy to rebuild their lives. At the same time, I also call on the survivors of this catastrophe to recognize what has happened as the workings of karma and to transform this adversity into something positive, keeping their hopes up and meeting setbacks with courage as they struggle to restore what they have lost. Once again, I pray for those who have lost their lives as well as for the well being of those who have survived. His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, April 2010 His Holiness offers Condolences to victims of the Earthquake in Kyigudo His Holiness the Dalai Lama Eager to visit Earthquake Affected Area HH the KarmapaHis Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, on hearing the news of the earthquake, immediately began to offer prayers for all those affected and requested monasteries of the different schools, to offer prayers for all earthquake victims.The Karmapa Foundation of America is donating $200,000 for immediate earthquake relief, and has called on all compassionate people to pray sincerely for victims of the earthquake, and to become involved in different kinds of relief activity. Death and impermanence is an integral part of life. When this kind of disaster strikes, may the power of the natural goodness within all of us provide physical and mental comfort and the courage to start anew. An Appeal from 17th Gyalwang Karmapa on Behalf of Victims of Xinghai Earthquake Earthquake Relief Donations: donations@karmapafoundation.org
The Tsoknyi Lineage Nuns of NangchenThe April 14, 2010 earthquake on the Tibetan Plateau in Yushu, Qinghai, has had great personal impact on the nuns. Before the devastating earthquake, this area was home to many of the nuns you see in this film. It has been reported that their monastic home in Nangchen, Tibet is intact, but that many are mourning the loss of family members who died in the earthquake and those that have been left shocked and homeless. Their prayers go out to all who are suffering. The power of the nun's practice has a profound impact on the surrounding communities and villages which become very peaceful and noticeably happier as harsh speech, violence, alcoholism, and excessive drinking dramatically decline. As they transform the hearts and minds of the surrounding communities, their love and compassion expands and continues to branch out to the rest of the world. Earthquake Relief HE Garchen RinpocheA Message from His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche: To All of You in Garchen Rinpoche's Mandala This past Wednesday, April 14, a devastating earthquake struck Tibet's prefecture of Yushu in Qinghai province. This is an area with a special connection to our beloved teachers, as Gar Monastery lies within eight hours travel time of Yushu. The families of Gape Lama, Traga Rinpoche, and many others call this area home. Tragically, at this moment, thousands of families' homes lie in rubble. Over 1,000 lives have already been lost, with more than 10,000 injured. As is the case for any disaster that leaves many homeless and without access to adequate medical supplies, shelter, and food, these numbers could rise dramatically. At the very least, people are in need of the basics to sustain life, yet they are in a situation where relief is difficult to obtain. Unfortunately, this remote area will not receive the high profile attention given to other recent disasters. Garchen Rinpoche is thus asking his students and friends to make a special effort to help the people of Yushu, many of whom have a special connection to our lamas and lineage. Donations are needed immediately. Even an hour or a day can make a difference to someone's life. If you would like to be a part of our effort to help the people of Yushu recover from this disaster, please donate. Even a small donation can have a great impact. We are working with Tibet Aid to get the funds to Yushu, as we have partnered with Tibet Aid for the last decade on many projects ranging from schools and health clinics to monasteries. Tibet Aid was started by a student of Garchen Rinpoche, and we have complete confidence in Tibet Aid's dedication and integrity on behalf of the Tibetan people. We will collect the monies as a worldwide sangha and send it to Yushu on behalf of Garchen Rinpoche's efforts for the Tibetan people of that area. Earthquake Relief: All you need to do is go to www.tibetaid.org to make your pledge online. Click the "Donate" Button under the heading "Tibetan Plateau Earthquake Relief." Under "Notes to Tibet Aid," please type in: "Garchen Rinpoche." You can also mail in a donation to:
We will also be conducting a Chenrezig/Tara Drubchen here at the center in Chino Valley from April 23-28, and we will dedicate this practice to the earthquake victims. During the Drubchen we will do a special 100 Deity Practice on their behalf. Everyone can help the victims of the quake by reciting Chenrezig mantras, and we've put up a counter at www.garchen.net where you can enter your accumulations. We can make a difference for the Tibetan people affected by this quake at this critical time, and we thank you for your good hearts! With great love, Joru FoundationAppeal for Assistance for Earthquake Victims in Qinghai Dear Joru Foundation Supporters, On April 14th a 6.9 earthquake struck in southern Qinghai, in Yushu county. (More than 2000) people have been confirmed dead so far, many more are still missing, and thousands more injured. Sengdruk Taktse School is located about 5 hours from Yushu, and while Sengdruk Taktse School was not physically impacted by the earthquake, there are many students who have family that live in Yushu County. If you would like to help the people of Yushu County, you can donate through the Joru Foundation. 100% of your donation will go directly to local rescue, and restoration efforts of the Yushu area that was affected by the earthquake. Earthquake Relief in Yushu County Sincerely, Jacob Archuletta, Earthquake Relief UpdatesEarthquake Relief Updates
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