Journey
to Bhutan~October 2008
Celebrate the Successful Restoration of
Gangteng Sang-Ngag Choling Monastery
Reservations || Itinerary
|| Gangteng Monastery
|| Drubchen Sponsorship
 Yeshe
Khorlo is pleased to offer a spectacular 15 day sojourn into the
heart of the secret Phobjikha Valley of Bhutan and the historic
seat of the Gangteng Tulkus, the body emanations of the Great
Treasure King, Pema Lingpa-- Gangteng Sang-Ngag Choling Monastery.
Join
H.E. Gangteng Tulku Rinpoche in his homeland for the historic
occaision of the Consecration Ceremony of Gangteng Monastery.
The celebrations will begin with an elaborate series of pujas
to initiate each of the inner and secret shrines as well as the
nine day Lama Norbu Gyatso Drubchen Mendrub Ceremony in the main
hall. Following the Drubchen, the Rabnay (consecration) Ceremony
will be performed and will finish with a grand tsechu (festival)
and exhibition of heirloom carvings and antique paintings that
were saved in the restoration.
PILGRIMAGE
ITINERARY
October
5 Depart to Paro, Bhutan
-from New Delhi depart 12:25pm,
arrive Paro 4:30pm
-from Bangkok, depart 5:50am, arrive Paro 9:20am
October 6 Morning hike to Tiger's Nest, afternoon drive to Thimphu
October 7 Morning currency exchange, drive through Punakha Valley
to Gangtey
October 8 Spend day at Gangteng Monastery, participate in drubchen,
visit Shedra
October 9 Early morning receive siddhis from the drubchen ceremony
October 10 Consecration of Gangteng Monastery
October 11 Festival, Exhibition & Cultural performances begin
October 12 Day trip to Bayel Langdra Nye, night in Gangtey
October 13 Drive to Bumthang Valley
October 14 Sightseeing in and around Bumthang
October 15 Visit Pema Choling Nunnery, hike to Kunzadrak and Mebartso,
the Burning Lake
October 16 Visit Tharpaling Monastery and return to Gangtey
October 17 Day trip to Neylung Drelchakling, last day of festival
October 18 Long Life Offering to Rinpoche, afternoon drive to
Thimphu
October 19 Visit weekend market in Thimphu, after lunch drive
to Paro, visit National Museum
October 20 Depart from Paro
-to New Delhi, depart Paro 8:20am,
arrive 11:25am
-to Bangkok, depart Paro 9:50am, arrive 3:00pm
Cost
of Pilgrimage: $4,295.00 USD
Trip Notes: Our itinerary starts in Asia. We recommend
planning to arrive in Bangkok, Thailand or Delhi, India a few
days early (by October 2 or 3) to rest and recover from jetlag.
Budget $800 - $1600 for roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles, CA
to Delhi or Bangkok.
Cancellation
Policy: There are no refunds unless you can find another
traveler to take your place in the pilgrimage. A refund of the
travel fees minus the $800.00 airfare can then be processed. An
additional $50.00 cancellation fee may also be assessed.
Travel
through India:
To apply for an Indian Visa, click
here.
TO MAKE A RESERVATION
Everyone is welcome to join in the pilgrimage. One of the main
highlights of our journey will be the opportunity to present a
Long Life Mandala Offering and Prayers to Rinpoche at his monastery.
Now that Rinpoche's life work is complete, this is absolutely
the most critical and important time for his students to make
prayers and apsirations for his long life and increased Buddha
activity.
 A
non-refundable deposit of $800.00 is required to make a reservation.
This fee will be used to purchase round trip airfare from Delhi,
India or Bangkok, Thailand to Paro, Bhutan. As October is a particularly
beautiful and popular time to be in Bhutan, it is important to
make air reservations early. Deposits should be received by March
7, 2008. Payment can be made by check, Visa,
Mastercard or money order.
To pay online now, click
here. To send payment by mail, please remit to:
Yeshe
Khorlo, Inc.
P.O. Box 87
Crestone, CO 81131
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SPONSOR
THE DRUBCHEN
Our goal for the Yeshe Khorlo-USA sangha is to sponsor five complete
days of the drubchen in Bhutan. This is estimated at $6,000.00
a day. The restoration of Gangteng Monastery has been the ninth
Gangteng Tulku's main purpose for this lifetime. To support Rinpoche's
activity at this most pivotal moment is incredibly auspicious.
No amount is too small or to great to establish an interconnectedness
between this profound purifying practice and our individual aspirations.
Please
consider a donation of $108. To make an online donation now, use
the following link:
Yes, I want to sponsor the Lama Norbu Gyatso Drubchen!
 All
contributions to the drubchen are tax-deductible. To make a contribution
by mail, send your check or money order to:
Yeshe
Khorlo, Inc.
P.O. Box 87
Crestone, CO 81131
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