2016 News letter

The magnificent Buddha Amitabha temple and retreat center built in Nepal by His Eminence Ayang Rinpoche and consecrated in May 2013, was seriously damaged during the 2015 Nepal earthquakes. Due to Rinpoche's foresight in building to the highest engineering standards, the retreat cottages were undamaged, as was the major temple structure. However, the superb frescoes and other artwork did suffer major damage, and there was considerable cracking in the structure. [View more photographs of the damage here.] With the recent re-opening of the India-Nepal highway, work can now begin to repair the temple. We appeal to the generosity of all students and supporters of Rinpoche to assist in this great work. Even if you made an offering to support this work last year, please consider how this retreat center was created due to the great vision of H.E. Chöje Ayang Rinpoche and will benefit countless beings, not only in the present day, but for generations to come. DONATE NOW Donations (tax-deductible in the US) can be made online or by mailing a check to: Amitabha Foundation Post Office Box 2572 Aptos, California 95001 If a US tax deduction is not necessary, you may make your donation directly to any of the various Amitabha Foundation organizations outside the United States or directly to the Amitabha Foundation Nepal account: Account Number: 01104098701 Account Name: Amitabha Foundation Bank Name: Standard Chartered Bank, Kathmandu, Nepal Swift Code: SCBLNPKA Bank Address: Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Ltd, Naya Baneswor, Kathmandu, Nepal GPO Box : 3990; Fax : 977 - 1 - 4780762 Temple address: Amitabha Foundation Kapan Buddha Nilkantha Nagarpalika Area No. - 12 Kathmandu, Nepal   Ayang Rinpoche's Scheduled Teachings Hong Kong Phowa Course  February 25 to March 6, 2016 Life Release March 7, 2016 For more information Rinpoche's other teachings in 2016 will be posted as soon as we receive his schedule. Other Ways You Can Help Volunteer  Nurse or Doctor Needed Are you a trained nurse or physician who would be willing to volunteer your time in a rewarding setting? There is an urgent need at Ayang Rinpoche's monastery in Bylakuppe, South India for a new medical professional. Download a full description of the position here. Click here to see Ani Samten's "Month in Pictures at the Monastery" Can you Sponsor a Child? The Amitabha Foundation has been facilitating sponsorships for monks and lay children and deserving adults since 1995. T.Y. - Her father is deceased and she is being cared for by her grandmother. Her uncle is one of the monastery chant masters. T.P. - He is a deaf, mute, partially paralyzed and mentally challenged Tibetan adult. He need help to purchase medicines. Others are also waiting for your support. Read more about the program and begin your sponsorship by going to our website or contacting Becky at NY@amitabhafoundation.us. Support the Amitabha Foundation when you make a purchase on Amazon.com Buy your gifts and other purchases on Smile.Amazon.com and Amitabha Foundation will receive  0.5% of the purchase price at no additional cost to you! Click here to sign up!   Becky Loy, Vice President and Treasurer Amitabha Foundation P.O. Box 2572 Aptos, California 95001 831-461-4381