Grand Opening Celebration and Nine-Day Teachings

Grand Opening Celebration and Nine-Day Teachings

At Tsoknyi Gechak Ling Nunnery, Chobar Nepal

Grand Opening: October 26 – 27, 2026

Teachings: October 29 – November 6th

Format: In person

With sincere gratitude and joy we are delighted to announce the grand opening celebration of Tsoknyi Gechak Ling Nunnery in Chobar, Nepal.  This historic occasion honors the actualization of Tsoknyi Rinpoche two-fold vision:

• Establishing a sacred home for the Tsoknyi Lineage in Nepal
• Sharing the secular Fully Being Teachings, which connect us to our innate quality of essence love in order to heal the wounds of ourselves and the world.

Following the two-day opening celebration there will be a day of rest, after which nine total days of teachings will begin.  The nine days consist of three programs each lasting three days, and as a whole will confer Rinpoche’s complete path.

Note that other Pundarika organizations are also offering registration. Please register through ONLY ONE Pundarika organization. Some organizations may offer travel and lodging packages; however, Pundarika USA will not be offering these. Our registration is only to gather total numbers.

Schedule:

October 26 – 27: Grand Opening Celebration (all day)

October 29 – November 6: Teaching Event with Tsoknyi Rinpoche
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The teachings will be divided into two sessions. The first session will take place in the early afternoon, followed by a lunch break, with teachings resuming afterward. A more detailed schedule will be shared as we get closer to the event.

Registration: All are welcome to attend. The registration is intended only to help the nuns prepare accordingly. Please note the prerequisites for the teaching events on the registration form.  If you register and are later unable to attend, please let us know at registrar@pundarika.org so we can update our list. 

Pricing: No cost for attendance

What to know before you go:

Please research your countries requirements for traveling to Nepal.

Flights:

The only international airport in Nepal is Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Accommodations:

There are no available accommodations at the Nunnery.  We recommend staying in these neighborhoods listed below (and the surrounding areas):

• Senepa: Map Link
• Patan: Map Link
• You can search via AirBnB or local hotels, many options are out there but you may want to book early as we expect a large turnout.

Our dear friend Fionnuala Shenpen made this lovely video showing how to search on booking.com for rentals near Tsoknyi Gechak Ling. This may be helpful for those of you planning your trip for the event.  See the video below.

Getting around:

Taxis are plentiful in the suggested neighborhoods. You may consider downloading the taxi service applications on your device:

• Pathao
• InDrive
• Taximandu

We recommend buying a Nepali sim card to ensure you have service when WIFI is not available. You can purchase these for a low cost at Tribhuvan airport and in local shops.

Arriving at TGL:

Please have your taxi drop you off outside the main gate, signage will be posted. Map link to Tsoknyi Gechak Ling: Maps

Food & Water:

Food will be available at the nunnery during the opening ceremony and the teaching event. However, you may want to pack your own snacks. Clean filtered water is also available. It would wise to bring your own refillable water bottle.

See the Original Announcement Here