Benchen Monastery, August 31, 2026
On August 26, 2026, severe flooding unexpectedly swept through the Bhotekoshi area of Rasuwa District, causing tragic losses and impacting communities across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha, Tanahun, Chitwan, and Nawalparasi. As the Government of Nepal works tirelessly on search, rescue, and recovery operations, our hearts go out to everyone who has been displaced, injured, or left searching for missing loved ones.
In a spirit of shared responsibility and compassion during this painful period, Benchen Phuntsok Dhargyeling Monastery has contributed NPR 2,000,000 (Twenty Lakh) to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund for emergency response and rehabilitation.
To ensure direct help reaches families in Rasuwa District, the Monastery has also allocated NPR 1,500,000 (Fifteen Lakh) in cash assistance to be distributed through trusted local social organizations.
PRAYERS AND LIGHT FOR THE DEPARTED
We hold in our hearts all who lost their lives in the floods and landslides. May they find peace, liberation, and a fortunate rebirth.
On August 31, 2026, the Lamas of Benchen Monastery offered 12,000 butter lamps and dedicated special prayers at Swayambhunath Stupa and at the Monastery, sending merit and strength to all affected communities. These contributions fulfill the compassionate vision and guidance of our principal gurus, His Eminence Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche and His Eminence Tenga Rinpoche.
OUR ONGOING COMMITMENT
Our gurus, monastics, sangha, and supporters are preparing further relief materials for families in hard-to-reach, remote mountain areas. We remain committed to working alongside local leaders and authorities to ensure aid reaches those who need it most.
In prayer, compassion, and solidarity, we stand side-by-side with the people of Rasuwa and all affected districts.
After four month the Rinchen Terdzo ended in February. Here some nice impressions. The pictures are unsorted and not in a chronological order. Thanks a lot to all of the Bechen Monastery fotografers, they did a VERY GREAT job! Just click to enlarge ....
Just in time for the four-month Rinchen Terdzo initiation, the Traditional Tibetan Medicine center, run by Yonten Wangpo, is opening its doors at the Free Clinic of Benchen Monastery in Kathmandu. All participants can now receive treatment there free of charge.
