Ven. Jampa Asks to Retire His Hard Hat

After so many years of dedicated service to the Gyuto Monastery managing two complex construction projects, Ven. Jampa asked to retire from his position and focus on his retreats and practice. Eventually they agreed and Ven. Jampa prepared to hand over responsibility for the Monastery to a new group of monks. To prove how unpredictable life can be, at the same time Ven. Donyo called Ven. Jampa and Gyuto to ask if Ven. Jampa could come to America and join the Center in San Jose.

Comments by Ven. Donyo

Many people think that monks' lives are very relaxed with not much to do other then recite their prayers. It may be true for monks in other countries but not for Tibetan monks and nuns. We have lost our country and are now refugees living in exile in India and many other parts of the world. We have to find new ways to continue our traditions, educate and take care of new monks and re-establish our Monastery. We need new monks and nuns so we can preserve the teachings of the Buddha. We work very hard to keep our daily practice commitments as well as perform our Monastery duties.

Thank you.