Update on H.E. Ling Rinpoche’s Health
H.E. Ling Rinpoche is recovering very well following a car accident on 28 November 2012. H.E. Ling Rinpoche experienced injuries only to his legs and has already been discharged from the hospital. He has been watching the Jangchup Lamrim Teachings via the live webcast. At the time of the accident, H.E. Ling Rinpoche was travelling […]
Attendee Tip #13: Security Entrance Gates
The courtyard of each teaching venue hall is surrounded by a wall with gates. Each gate is designated as the entrance for certain attendees (monks and nuns, foreigners, etc.) Click here to view a map of the security entrance gates at Gaden Monastery and Drepung Monastery.
Jangchup Lamrim Press Release (27 November 2012)
Click here to view today’s press release about His Holiness’ visit to Mundgod.
Attendee Tip #12: E-Book Readers allowed
Foreigners will be allowed to bring laptops/tablet computers/e-book readers inside of the teaching venue. These devices are usually not allowed into the teaching venue, but due to the many requests from teaching attendees, the Jangchup Lamrim Teaching Organizing Committee has made great effort to get approval from the various Security Departments for these devices. Please note: […]
Attendee Tip #11: Teaching Schedule
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will arrive in Mundgod on 29 November 2012. He will bestow the Jangchup Lamrim Teachings 30 November – 13 December 2012, including approximately one week at Gaden Monastery followed by approximately one week at Drepung Monastery. More information about the daily schedule will be posted here when it is confirmed. […]
Attendee Tip #9: Hubli Arrival Asisstance
For those of you arriving into Hubli railway or bus stations (NOT airport), you may look for the Jangchup Lamrim Travel Guides who can assist you in finding transportation to Hubli city or Mundgod. The Travel Guides are Tibetans wearing yellow vests and carrying official Jangchup Lamrim Travel Guide badges. More details will be posted here […]
Attendee Tip #8: Mundgod Map
Learn about Mundgod Tibetan Settlement and view a Settlement map here. Note: you can expand the map out to Mundgod town, Hubli, and wider India.
Attendee Tip #7: Before you pack your suitcase…
Check the Items to Bring page for suggestions about what you will need in Mundgod.
Attendee Tip #6: Monastery Etiquette
In order to honor the monastic way of life while you are at the monasteries, please avoid wearing clothing which is too revealing (short pants, short skirts and sleeveless shirts); appropriate clothing includes long or short-sleeve shirts/t-shirts, trousers and long skirts. It would also be inappropriate to express public displays of intimacy with other visitors, […]
Attendee Tip #5: Mundgod Weather
Mundgod is located at an altitude of 550m (1800ft) above sea level. Typical December temperatures range from a nighttime low of 16°C to a daytime high of 30°C (60°F – 85°F), with very little rain fall.