CBC Radio Interviews Abbey Monastic
Can giving up freedoms make you paradoxically more free? Piya Chattopadhyay explored this question with Khyung Tso, a temporary monastic at Gampo Abbey, on CBC Radio’s Out in the Open. In the seven-minute conversation, Khyung Tso discusses what motivated her to take ordination, and how her experience has changed her understanding of freedom. Listen to the … Continue
New Life Monastic at Gampo Abbey
Gampo Abbey is happy to announce the ordination of a new life monastic! On Feburary 1st Samten Trinkar, one of Gampo Abbey’s residents, took the brave leap of accepting Parma Rabjung ordination. This is the first step on the path of life ordination in Gampo Abbey’s tradition, an entry period before requesting Getsul (novice) vows. Samten … Continue
Podcast Episode 7
This week on Vinaya Speaks with Tsultrim Pawo, Tsultrim talks with Takseng who speaks about his experience living as a monastic at Gampo Abbey, the schedule and the diet. *The views & opinions expressed in this interview are that of the persons speaking and are not directly endorsed by Gampo Abbey. Gampo Abbey podcasts are … Continue
Tribute to the life of Gelongma Migme Chödrön
Over the many years that Ani Migme, more formally known as Gelongma Migme Chödrön lived at Gampo Abbey she touched 100s of different peoples’ lives. If you have a personal story or photo of your time with Ani Migme that you would like to share please post them here in this blog. We want to … Continue
How you can help Gampo Abbey, by Tsultrim Pawo
WHO: Anybody that wants to donate to Gampo Abbey WHAT: Donations to support sustain Gampo Abbey WHERE: 1533 Pleasant Road Pleasant Bay Nova Scotia NS B0E2P0 (902) 224-2752 WHEN: Now Are you an object of generosity? Of course you are. Now what are you going to do about it? You could donate to Gampo … Continue
A Guide for Your Life at Gampo Abbey
An open letter to all future nuns and monks by Trime Chosang Dear New Virtuous Sangha Member, You are about to enter a very magical place. The door to this Monastery is the next step on your path to enlightenment. Please honor that by being open to it. On the doorstep, try to leave all … Continue
Editorial: This Precious Black Life
by Associate Editor jigme chönying My people are suffering. Black people in America, along with First Nations people, are enduring a tremendous amount of suffering in America. We suffer because our people are routinely shot dead in interactions with police. I feel the pain and suffering of my people. Before becoming a Buddhist monk, i … Continue
Podcast Episode 06
This week on Vinaya Speaks: British born monastic Jayasiddhi answers some of your questions in a segment called “Ask A Monk”. *The views & opinions expressed in this interview are that of the persons speaking and are not directly endorsed by Gampo Abbey. Gampo Abbey podcasts are not formal dharma talks, but rather conversations between … Continue
Podcast Episode 05
In this episode of Vinaya Speaks, Tsultrim sits down with Tingdzen* for an in depth exploration of the meaning of monastic vows. Ting, who serves in the Practice & Education Department at Gampo Abbey, is also our Geko in charge of upholding the standards of monastic discipline (Vinaya) for the sangha. *Editor’s Note: Since the … Continue
Podcast Episode 04
In this episode of Vinaya Speaks with Tsultrim Pawo, life-ordained nun Ani Karma Lodro Chödrön talks about her time as a student of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, often referred to as the Vidyadhara, or “Knowledge Holder”. Ani Chödrön is resident Shrine Mistress at Gampo Abbey, Head of Culture & Decorum, and flower garden Landscape Architect. *The … Continue
