On the morning of December 4th 2015 Guru Vajradhara Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa gave profound teachings to all the monks of Palpung Sherabling Monastic Seat including Monks from the academic schools and departments of medicine and astrology from the Shedra and Tsogdra.

These teachings to them were of special significance with respect to the paramount importance for the continuing of the lineage of the studies, practices and preservation of all the monastic rituals including the detailed aspect of art of mandala, butter sculptures and music tradition according to Marpa the Great (1002-1097AD) and ensuing Palpung Tradition established by the Great Mahapandita Kenting Tai Situ Choekyi Jungney and Pema Nyinjed Wangpo.

At the same time spiritual practices of Vajra Nyitham and all other physical art practices and exercises such as the Vajra Shando exercises are derived from the lineage of great Mahasiddha Dampa Sangye ‘s practice which brings harmony to the mind and body.

As we are upholding the noble and glorious tradition of these great master as The Palpung Monastic Seat, it is part of our intrinsic duty to uphold all these very important lineages of knowledge and wisdom on behalf of every monks and nuns that has been passed down to us by the lineage from one generation to the next.

It is therefore important to preserve all aspects of the purest aspect of the Buddha dharma for the benefit of all sentient beings.

Apart from the traditional aspects of the lineage practices above of particular relevance to today’s life in the world is developing and practicing holistic activities towards preservation of environment that Palpung Sherabling Monastic Seat has been propagating and practicing since 1977. It is essentially with the overarching objective to ensure that not only us today but future generations benefits from a cleaner and greener environment.

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