Center for Mind Training, Dharamsala, India
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Hello & Tashi Delek! My name is Geshe Tsering Chophel. I was born in Tibet and like many Tibetans fled to India to escape the Chinese Government’s take-over of my country. After many years, I continue to live and teach in Dharamsala, India. Notably, I taught for eleven years at Namgyal Monastery which is His Holiness Dalai Lama’s main residence, temple and monastery. Instead of beginning a long personal retreat, His Holiness advised me to begin the formal study of English as an additional language. I resigned from my teaching position at Namgyal Monastery and moved to Bangalore, India where I studied intensively at a Language Learning Institute for 18 months. Communicating in English enables me to dedicate myself to teaching the many foreign students interested in learning the Nalanda Tradition of Buddhism.
Recently, I opened a Buddhist meditation and philosophy center in Dharamsala. It’s called the Center for Mind Training (CFMT). It is located just five minutes' walking distance from His Holiness’s residence at Namgyal Monastery. At CFMT, I conduct regular meditation classes as well as classes on other subjects such as Tibetan language and culture. My students are young & old, Tibetan, and many foreign nationals from all over the world. I also offer classes according to the interests of my students, such as various Buddhist practices and philosophical tenets. At CFMT we learn through the many methods as outlined by the Buddha, how to overcome our negative and afflicted emotions such as anger, depression, anxiety, jealousy, and ignorance. Additionally, we learn how to cultivate a happy and peaceful heart. Having a happy heart contributes to a more peaceful world.
Many people from all over the world come here to attend His Holiness’s teachings. Some are deeply impacted by His Holiness’s message and have the heartfelt wish to further study the various topics His Holiness teaches. My life’s mission is to teach Buddhism at CFMT through day-to-day life and specific workshops & retreats offered, thereby making these special teachings most accessible to all.
The landlord where CFMT has been renting now wants to sell that building. The building is in a wonderful location. It has a beautiful view of the Kangra Valley and Dhauladhar Mountains. I want to buy this building to ensure the longevity of CFMT and the continuance of its mission.
Will you please consider donating for the purchase of this permanent home for the Center for Mind Training? At the Center, all classes are free of charge. Everything is by donation. Any amount that you can offer for this purchase is deeply appreciated.
I wish you my very best and sincerely offer my prayers for you & your families’ excellent health and successful lives! Thank you.
Organizer and beneficiary
Diane Macchiavelli
Organizer
Rochester, NY
Geshe Tsering Chophel
Beneficiary