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It has been closed to 11 years since Rinpoche first started this
enormous task of rebuilding Dechen Choekhor Monastery way back in
year 2000. Initially, we plan to hold the inauguration of the main
temple in year 2009, and then it was rescheduled to year 2010 due
to insufficient funding . . . and in view of the current
construction progress; we have no other option but to further delay
the inauguration to year 2013 . . .
Being one of the main Lineage Holder, Rinpoche holds great
responsibility and always keep the noble aspiration to maintain and
propagate the pure lineage practices of Drukpa Kagyu. Thus, He
places great emphasis on ensuring the monks of Dechen Choekhor are
properly trained according to the authentic sources and the
unbroken tradition of Drukpa Kagyu, couple with some modern
approaches where deems beneficial. Kagyu Lineages particularly
Drukpa Kargyu is call the practice lineage, because it's well known
for its direct and profound meditation pointing-out instruction,
and retreat is the fundamental requirements for all its monks on
top of the Sutra learning and contemplations. Considering the
increasing in the number of monks and their age, Rinpoche's has now
put his priority in completing "Thupten Dö Ngag Choeling - The Centre of
Buddhadharma for Monk's Learning, Retreat and Accommodation"
rather than chasing the deadline for inauguration of the main
temple of Dechen Choekhor . . . Of course, the construction works
will still be continued, but the progress will highly depend on the
available funding.
As of 1st August 2011, the exterior structures of the main
temple are considered done, except the top floor. However, for the
inner structures, apart from the three giant Buddha's statues of
the main shrine hall are close to completion, other sections of the
monastery are way behind plan. There are other essential Buddha's
statues that must be made as they are Dechen Choekhor main
practices. The smaller temples in second and third floor such as
The Three Root Temples, The Dharmapalas Temple, The Lineage Temple
etc. are still under development and construction.
Despite with the limited funding, we are endeavoring to work
toward the completion of the constructions of the main temple with
the best possible materials without compromising even the slightest
on the quality and the finishing of the monastery.
We are pleased to share with you latest photos on
Dechen Choekhor Monastery construction progress as below.
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