10-2011: Medicalcamp in Shangpa Rinpoche´s nunnery Muktinath/Nepal
After a cumbersome ascent in an SUV, the team of Shangpa Rinpoche arrives in Muktinath. In the evening, dinner with Rinpoche and all his nuns in friendly atmosphere. After, we introduce ourselves to each other while Rinpoche translates and emphasizes the importance of the project. The medical camp start the following day at 3800 m altitude. The next 2 day, medical services are provided and the people living in Muktinath are invited as well. Shangpa Rinpoche invites us to a pilgrimage afterwards.
Sept 2011: KHCP-Medical- and Dental Camp in Takdah/Darjeeling/India
Despite the earthquake in September and minor damage of the school building, the schools’ principal Lungrik conducted the annual dental and medical camp with local physicians. Here is his report.
KHCP-Film Presentation/Lecture at Institute Karmapa/France while Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche´s visit
July 22-24,2011: Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche gave Empowerments on Buddha Green Tara as well on Chenresig and he read the complete Lung of the "Juwels ornaments" of Gampopa. In the evening after Rinpoche’s empowerment the KHCP gave a talk about HEALTHCARE – EDUCATION – INTERACTION. Many friends attended the talk and the film viewing.
10-2011: Medical Camp in Shangpa Rinpoche´s monastery Pokhara/Nepal
After successful transfer of our new dental unit we were able to repair and clean teeth professionally for the first time under the supervision of our dentist Regina - a great success. Other members of the team were two further General Practitioners, a Physical Therapist and helpers, therefore we could serve not only all monks in the JCMonastery (now members of the KHCP) but also monks of the neighbouring Sakya Monastery and Tibetan refugees from the village. After all we went on a pilgrimage to Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche's Monastery.
Aug 10-21, 2011: KHCP at the FIL artist festival in Pollenca/Majorca
More than 80 artists exhibited their performances on this festival. On behalf of the FIL-organisation, the three artists Antonia Borras, Aina Cifre and Miguel Angel Albis supported Karmapa´s Healthcare Project by selling screen printings which were composed for this occasion. ... plenty visitors enjoyed the art installations as well the photos, video presentations and the information desk of Karmapa´s project.... live interview with Radio Pollenca.
Letter from Karma Dupgyud Choeling Monastery in Leh/Ladakh/India
After doing the KHCP-medical camp in march 2011 we receipt this lovely letter. We are happy about the quick progresses at place...
KHCP-Presentation at Rotary Club and new optician-team
In 2010 KHCP for the first time was able to supply optical glasses to our friends at the Medicalcamp at Moenlam due to a Donation by Apollo and Klemann. Having heard of our work Rotaract, the Youthorganization of Rotary, started collecting glasses among the Members of Rotary in the south of Germany. Within only a few months they were able to collect the amazing amount of more than 1.500 glasses in excellent condition which were donated to KHCP...
Note: Kathmandu/Nepal, Aug. 2011 - KHCP-new clinic room for practitioner of Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche in Nepal
We are planning a clinic room at Swayambhu, Kathmandu. In collaboration with Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche’s Manang community, we will open a clinic room during the winter period of 2011/12. Mobile units will enable dental treatments, ENT and general medicine.
July 10, 2011: Hygiene education classes in Swayambhu/Kathmandu/Nepal
Street Dog Care went to Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche´s monastery and school in Swayambhu to distribute the "My dog is my best friend" booklet to the young monks!... In addition, our booklet explains how to keep a dog happy and healthy, and the little monks showed keen interest in hearing all the stories and they loved colouring in the books.