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VajraTV is pleased to announce that we are co-organizing a Free weekend picnic for the Tibetan elderly living in New York area with our co-organizer Tongyi Nyingje Ling- Center for Wisdom and Compassion. A number of Tibetan elderly living in New York with their families spend most of their time in their homes because of lack of Tibetan monasteries or community centers where they would usually meet when they were in Tibet, Nepal or India. We want to give back something to the wonderful generation that worked so hard in keeping the Tibetan spirit alive.

The picnic we believe, no matter how small a gift, is a wonderful idea for them to relax, contemplate and have fun. Since we’re taking them to the stunning land of Tongnyi Nyingje Ling, which boasts a stunning 350 acres expanse of forests and meadows, and commanding views of the southern Catskills and the surrounding state forest and small farms, we believe they will feel once again connected to the nature and enjoy their time there.

We are extremely grateful to Tongnyi Nyingje Ling for offering us the land with retreat houses without any cost for the picnic. The picnic program includes: Singing, Tibetan traditional group-dancing (Gorshey), Tibetan board game (Sho), a lot of Tibetan butter tea, story-telling and a stand up comedy show. However, we still need to raise funds for the bus rental, food and a support car rental; Please contribute to this project and help make it happen, we will post updates and send you pictures from the picnic.

Seats are limited, first come; first serve policy. if you’re interested to participate as a volunteer or send your parents/grand parents to this picnic, please call Thubten Sherab (Veg) immediately at 718-726-2434. The picnic is free, all costs are covered by individual donors and the organisers

Organisers: VajraTV and Tongyi Nyingje Ling crew

We are extremely thankful to Sogyal Rinpoche, Tongyi Nyingje Ling, Himalayan Initiative, our volunteers and supporters like you.

Tongyi Nyingje Ling’s website: www.centerforwisdomandcompassion.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We believe in complete financial transparency of our charitable projects, all donors are listed on the project page, however if you wish to remain anonymous please let us know (during the PayPal checkout process you will be provided a link to “add special message to the organizer”)

Donation required for this event: Approx. $2400 (Bus rental: $1250 + Support car rental: $300 + Gas: $150 + Food: $300 + Advertisement (on phayul.com and Facebook): $200 + Misc. expenses: $200)

Donation recieved so far for this event:
Lhakpa Dickey $150
Tenzin Kunsang $100
Yak Restaurant $51
Deb Wolfe $10
Sally Clay $10
Patsy Hutchison $10
Chime Dolkar $20
Nima Dolma $10
Khenrab $25
Tsewang S. Dorjee $20
Ngawang Phendey $25
Pema Dodum $10
Penpa Tsering $20
Karma Drukya $20
Tenzin Tsering $20
Tenzing Dhondup $20
Lobsang Tenzin $10
Lhakpa Dolma Norlingtsang $20
Ama Mingmar $25
Agu Palden $25
Ama Dolkar $25
Ama Lhakpa Dolma $25
Tenzin Pema Baro $25
Kusho Pedo la $30
Ukyab la $50
Deborah C Blackburn $10
Ryan DuVal $20
Julie Just $50
Dolma Tsering $20

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Total so far: $856