The Journey Of Minam Rinpoche

Minam Rinpoche was born in Ga Xiong village, a beautiful and pristine place in Nangchen, to a family of herdsmen and spent his early years at his birthplace.

Minam Rinpoche was ordained at fourteen years old at Ka Trashi Monastery in the Drikung Kagyu Tradition. Here he received the teachings, transmissions and ritual instructions of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage. He also entered into retreat and completed the preliminary practices of the Mahamudra Ngondro and went on to complete his five-year college education at the Drikung Kagyu Institute Of Buddhist Studies.

On sight of HH The Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche, spontaneous Guru devotion arose in him. On completion of his studies and under the guidance of his Guru, he completed the traditional three year three months retreat on Mahamudra and the Six Yogas of Naropa.
The late Adeu Rinpoche, a realized Lama, on the request of HE Choegon Rinpoche was responsible for his search and HH Chetsang Rinpoche confirmed his eventual recognition. (pic of Wamlung) He was enthroned as the Tulku of Wamlung Monastery in 1997.

Minam Rinpoche’s Vision
The test of a Tulku is seen from his activities.
He believes that it is through education that the shackles of superstition can be removed and true Dharma seen and practised. His teachings are simple and focus on cultivation of compassion and understanding. He encourages simple practices maturing towards higher practices.
Minam Rinpoche feels particularly responsible for the betterment of the people of the Nangchen district and to this end, he has successfully established Norling Library, which caters to the education and welfare of the area. It also serves as a reference library for scholars and researchers.

Norling Library is now fully functional and serves as a field of merit both in Nangchen and abroad.

His talent as an artist is expressed in his calligraphy. His success in combining Tibetan and Chinese calligraphy can be seen in his unique depiction of auspicious mantras and symbols. They are concise representative symbols of Dharma besides being practical decorative art. Being such, displaying them in one’s home is auspicious.

He has authored, compiled and published a booklet on the various Tibetan scripts which has won many praises. The beautiful varied scripts were penned in his own hand and serves as a testimony of the beauty of the Tibetan language. Limited editions make this a collector’s item.
As a reflection of his expertise, he was invited and participated in the Tibetan Language and Literature Conference in March/April 2003 attended by many renowned international language scholars.

Dechen Choekhor in Lhasa (was raining but everyone sat through the puja)

Minam Rinpoche has worked tirelessly towards the flourishing of Buddhadhamma which has seen him spending a great deal of his time in many lands. His travels have taken him to America, Europe, Thailand, Taiwan, mainland China, Malaysia and Singapore. These travels have brought him insight and better understanding of what more he can do.

Health care around Norling Library is neither adequate nor affordable. Certainly a far cry from what we are used to. Health education is even far worse. A clinic now stands proudly beside the main gates of the Library.

With this new facility, the locals as well as those from the far off villages can benefit. All that is left now is to stock the clinic with basic medical apparatus and medicine. Of course, volunteer medical staff would complete the picture wonderfully.

Norling Library
Norling Library is a four storey building which stands proudly in the town of Yushu. Books in various languages, which include Chinese, Tibetan, English, Arabic and Malay among others, fill the shelves covering a broad range of subjects from religion, art, culture and philosophy.
The most popular is the children’s reading room, which is very well stocked thanks to the generous sponsorship of many individuals. (picture of Children’s section)Judging from the throngs of children who seem to make this their favorite place in town, more book sponsorship may not even satisfy their voracious reading appetite.

With the welfare of children ever close to his heart, he noticed that the children of Yushu were dangerously roller skating on the roadside and even the roads. Here there are no proper sidewalks and even for adults, walking is fraught with danger from the vehicular traffic. To provide the young ones an outlet for their youthful exuberance, Rinpoche started to construct a skating rink in front of the Library.

Unfortunately, the construction is now delayed due to an unfortunate event. With new funds, this project will proceed.

Visiting Norling Library
Visitors are always welcomed to Norling Library.
In fact, this part of Qinghai is a delight for anyone who chooses to drop by. The sight of the endless high plains is a joy to behold. The many chortens and prayer flags that dot the landscape are reminders of the freshness of the Buddha’s teachings. This is the spiritual heartland of Buddhist spirituality.

If you choose to go by road, you will pass one of, if not the highest road pass in the world. Don’t forget to take a photograph because it is not often that you get to reach 4824m. You will also get to relive history as you see the countryside through Princess Wenchen eyes on her journey to Tibet 1400 years ago.

Rinpoche encourages all to visit Norling library. Visitors never fail to comment of his warm hospitality. You may however expect to feel embarrassed by the extreme care he extends to ensure your stay is comfortable.

Fearing that guests may be not be used to the local toilets and lack of modern conveniences, he has just finished building a new shower and toilet. Believe this, this toilet and shower room is the best in Yushu and probably for the next 200 kilometers.

Wamlung Monastery and its Restoration
Wamlung Monastery sits on a hill that resembles a Buddha in meditation posture. The monastery rests on the Buddha’s palm. A WAM letter, the seed letter of Vajrayogini was found inscribed on a rock nearby, thus its name. Snow capped mountains surrounds this beautiful spot.
Founded by Gyalwang Dechen Dorje, the place was initially without water. The problem was solved after he made retreat and offerings. Water oozed out of the ground. This event is considered a terma treasure and immensely auspicious. This water stopped when the monastery was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution but it resumed when it was rebuilt in 1989.
Many outstanding masters were trained here including the previous Minam Rinpoche.
One of his first tasks our Minam Rinpoche undertook was the restoration of Wamlung monastery which had come under disrepair. With limited funds, the main shrine hall and construction of the retreat quarters were successfully completed in 1998.

Before that, the student monks were living and studying in rather dilapidated conditions. They had no permanent living quarters. Classes were conducted in the shrine hall as there were no proper classrooms. Things improved when Rinpoche offered finance and education for the monks.

A few months ago, the shrine hall suffered irreparable damage. A new one is planned and this is on the top of Rinpoche’s priorities and urgency.

TIBETAN MEDICINE, HERBS, ARTS & CULTURE TOUR

TIBETAN MEDICINE, HERBS, ARTS & CULTURE TOUR

23 & 24 January 2010 - 10.00am - 10.00pm

Chempaka Buddhist Lodge

60 Jalan SS23/25, Taman SEA, 47400 Petaling Jaya

(Refer to map below)

23 January 2010 (Saturday)

10.00am
*Mandala Offering (public to do offerings together with Minam Rinpoche)
*"Let's have tea with Rinpoche - Butter tea and Tsampa (roasted barley) demonstration
*Talk by Senior Professor Dr Thubten Phuntsok with Q&A session (if time permits)

2.00pm
*Vajrasattva Teachings
*Let's have tea with Rinpoche - Snow Lotus tea and a tibetan delicacy
*Calligraphy demonstration by Rinpoche
*Talk on herbs

8.00pm
* Medicine Buddha Empowerment

24 January 2010 (Sunday)
10.00am
* Let's have tea with Rinpoche - Hong Jin Tian herbal drink and a tibetan delicacy
* How to make torma demonstration by Rinpoche
* Talk by Senior Professor Dr Thubten Phuntsok with Q&A session

2.00pm
* Free and easy - dialogue with Rinpoche
* Jangchog (for the deceased)

7.30pm
* Lamp lighting
* Dzambala Empowerment

Throughout the day the public can make flowers, fruits and candle offerings.

Minam Rinpoche's talent as an artist is expressed in his calligraphy. His success in combining Tibetan and Chinese calligraphy can be seen in his unique depiction of auspicious mantras and symbols. They are concise representative symbols of Dharma besides being practical decorative art. Being such, displaying them in one’s home is auspicious.

Rare and precious herbs are also on display and these concoctions willl be served during demonstrations sessions.

Bring your family for this weekend experience - what a better way to be in touch with the Tibetan culture and at the same time touch base with the Dharma.

Complete Tour Program
8-11 January 2010 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday) - Malacca

Venue: 17 & 19 Jalan Kesidang 3/11, Bachang Mall, Off Jalan Tun Perak, Malacca

16 & 17 January 2010 (Saturday & Sunday) - Johore Bahru

23 & 24 January 2010 (Saturday & Sunday) - Chempaka Buddhist Lodge, Taman SEA, Petaling Jaya

26 January 2010 (Tuesday) - tentatively in Ipoh

30 January 2010 (Saturday) - Amitabha Guan Zi Zai Buddhist Society, 127 Jalan Hilir 2, Off Jalan Mentaram, Klang

Note : Program may be subject to minor changes
For non-muslims only

A Warm And Silent Call

This email was composed and circulated by a dharma sister in Singapore to all her friends. I have been receiving response. Thank you so much for taking that initiative.

Dear Dharma Friends,
A Dharma Sister, Sandie Foo, is currently trying to help Drikung Minam Rinpoche to collect funds for the rebuilding of his Wamlung Do Ngakh Choekor Ling Monastery in Nangchen, Tibet. So far, she has managed only to raise RM29,000 for Rinpoche to build a temporary shelter for the monastery's main shrine hall. Personally, I feel that this project is in urgent need of support. With the collapse of the monastery, the sangha staying in it and the lay practitioners, who depend on the monastery for support, would face additional obstacles in their spiritual practice.

Sis Sandie has also taken up the project of organising a Tibetan Medicine, Herbs, Arts & Culture Exhibition for Minam Rinpoche in Malaysia with some of her friends. It has always been Rinpoche's aspiration to preserve the rich Tibetan culture for the future generation. Currently, this event is still in need of sponsorship and would appreciate any help.

I have met Minam Rinpoche in Jan 2008. My impression of Minam Rinpoche is that he was very kind and humble, and respected Garchen Rinpoche very much, although I have not spoken with him. I have included a brief biography of Minam Rinpoche for your information.

Our spiritual masters have always taught that we should practice generosity as one of the paramitas and the Dharma text, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa classifies the practice of generosity on pg 185 as follows:

1) The generosity of giving material wealth
2) The generosity of giving fearlessness
3) The generosity of giving dharma

All the above should be engaged out of the generosity of giving loving-kindness with equanimity. Hence, this is a great opportunity to practice what we have learnt.

If anyone of you, your family or friends may be interested to help out in any way or wish for further clarification, please kindly contact Sis Sandie at myinnerjourney33@yahoo.com. Sis Sandie said that Walumg Monastery's receipt will be issued for donation to the monastery rebuilding funds.

Details of Rinpoche's projects can be found at http://www.norling-library.blogspot.com.

With Mani,
Kim

Tibetan Medicine, Herbs, Arts & Culture Exhibition

Please take note of the above exhibtion scheduled for 23-24 January 2010 at the Chempaka Buddhist Lodge, Taman Megah, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. More details coming up once the program is approved by Minam Rinpoche. Along with Rinpoche is Senior Professor Dr Thubten Phuntsok who will be giving a series of talks on diseases in relation to body and mind.

Tibetan Arts & Culture Exhibition

Mandala Offering

Minam Rinpoche together with a Senior Professor Tibetan doctor, Thubten Phuntsog will be visiting in January 2010. We plan to hold a Tibetan Medicine & Herbs, Arts & Culture Exhibition. A similar exhibition was held in March 2007

Calligraphy session with Minam Rinpoche

Minam Rinpoche will demonstrate the art of making tsampa (roasted barley) and tibetan tea. In tibetan tea, the key ingredients are brick tea, salt, milk and butter. No sugar. Many tibetan artifacts will be on display along side with Rinpoche's calligraphy works. There will also be herbs that can only be found on the very highlands of Tibet. Below is a tentative program of the exhibition. Please come back for updates.

Girl in Tibetan outfit

Tibetan tea making demonstration

Minam Rinpoche making tsampa

8-11 January 2010 - Malacca

15-17 January 2010 - To be decided

22-24 January 2010 - Kuala Lumpur

Tibetan doctor consultations (by appointments only)
On display : tibetan herbs, tibetan arts and artifacts

Drukpa Center Answers The Call

Thanks to Drukpa Center and its members. Ansle Ten Soo Lan (JB), Willie, Drukpa KL, Jigme Kyidon, Loke Chiew Peng, Yvonne Choo, Jigme Drolma, Yap Shi Wei, Dechen Choedon, Jigme Choeying and to the kind lady who contributed just as I was leaving Drukpa (sorry did not get your name). A total of RM2,230 was received from Ani-la.

Total funds collected RM29,030.
RM16,000 sent to Rinpoche and a balance of RM13,030 will be sent.
Thank you all

Funds Coming In From Johore Bahru

Another RM300. Contributed by Annonymous but name to be put under Pauline Woo (my sister) who has earlier contributed too. Thank you to Annonymous and to Pauline Woo.

Money Has Been Received

Rinpoche has confirmed receiving RMB29,613.32 from the RM16,000 sent on 28 September. Now cash in hand stands at RM10,500. It will be remitted next week together with any new contributions, if any.

Wamlung Monastery Needs Funds For Main Shrine Hall

Wamlung Retreat Houses

Many thanks once again on behalf of Minam Rinpoche for the speedy response to the call for contirbutions for repairs/construction to the main shrine hall of Wamlung Monastery. Minam Rinpoche is now able to purchase materials to do repairs to the damage of the shrine hall.

Thanks to :

Kenny Tham, Ho Gek Tin, Shannies, Guan Zi Zai Buddhist Society Klang, Tan Ynu Ting & Jenny Ong, Molly Chin & Family, Lim Hua Bi & Family, Richard Ng & PY Cheong, Ng Shu Yin & Ng Shu Ting, Bay Hee Choon (from Guan Zi Zai Klang), Mr & Mrs Yeoh Kian Jin, Phik Charng, Major Leow, Irene Liew, Pauline Woo, Paul Er, Ryan Sern Chia Chien, Brenda Foo, Linda Goh, Nada, Ho Lee Chin, Mr & Mrs Kang Chik Hua, Wei Wei (Guangzhou), Teh Lah Hoong, Tham Ming Wei, Carol Low Mei Lee, Lai Soon Woh, Eunise Ling Ya, Carmen Ling Na, Sandie Foo. Mr & Mrs Michael Lim and family. Lai Kok Hong & Kok Poh Wan & their families

Total amount collected as of 23 September 2009 : RM26,500.

This amount will be remitted to Rinpoche by the end of this week. Those who have pledged but have not paid, the money will be remitted in early October.

RM16,000 remitted to Rinpoche on 28 September 2009.

Brief history of Wamlung Monastery
Wamlung Do Ngakh Choekor Ling Monastery is situated in the village of Ka-xiong (district Nangchen) in Qinghai province (eastern Tibet). It is on a high plain 4,700 meters above sea level. The location is a beautiful area surrounded by snow-capped mountains and has remained visually unaffected by modern technology such as the proliferation of electrical towers, automobiles, etc… Except for a few solar generators, which were recently installed to supply power to the area, the landscape remains pristine and unchanged.

After spending a long time here in retreat, Gyalwang Dechen Dorje felt that this area was very special and holy. He discovered that the place was a hill which resembled a Buddha seated in meditative posture. Gyalwang Dechen Dorje found that he could build the monastery right in the Buddha’s hands, which were held in the meditation mudra. Nearby, a rock was found inscribed with the seed syllable WAM, which is the seed syllable of Vajrayogini and also an aspect of wisdom.

Because of the auspiciousness of these signs, Gyalwang Dechen Dorje decided to build a temple in this location. However, one problem remained to be solved: there was no water supply at this location. He decided to enter into retreat to solve the problem. During this retreat he made many offerings to the deities and one day water oozed out from the ground. It is believed that the appearance of this water was a terma, or hidden treasure. It was for these incredibly auspicious occurrences that the monastery was built in the hands of the Buddha, on a hill resembling the Buddha in meditative posture.

During the Cultural Revolution, the monastery was completely destroyed and the water, which had flowed freely stopped. The monastery was later rebuilt in 1989 and the water miraculously flowed again from the ground. A Drukpa Kagyu monastery for many generations, many great masters have been trained here, including the root lama of H.E. Adeu Rinpoche, Choekyong Namgyal. In the past it has been the home of about a hundred monks, and of Togden Rinpoche and Mipham Namgyal Rinpoche (Minam Rinpoche).

After his enthronement ceremony in Tashi Jong, in 1997, Minam Rinpoche returned to Wamlung Monastery to carry out his duties. Similarly, Togden Rinpoche returned to Wamlung Monastery after having been recognized in 2001. The construction of the main shrine hall and retreat quarters have been successfully completed at Wamlung Monastery. Minam Rinpoche had embarked on completing another project, which he started in 1999 when he offered to financially sponsor fifteen young monks who had no permanent living quarters, and built a Dharma Institute for them so that they could pursue their studies.

However , because of the monastery’s great distance from the local village, and the added costs incurred due to the necessary transportation of construction and materials and other goods from outlying areas, building cost for the proposed Dharma Institute would be 2-3 times higher than if the Institute were built in the nearest town. To lower the costs and make the Institute more accessible, and to accommodate the district with an adequate library, Rinpoche will build this Institute in the town area and relocate the young monks there to pursue their studies. (Norling Library was officially opened in July 2007)

In order to obtain a correct understanding of Dharma, it is necessary that students have access to a well-rounded religious education. Rinpoche thinks that it is very important to preserve the precious Dharma. Rinpoche also believes that it is vital that we understand Buddhism and not just practice with blind faith. Similarly, the library will be a proper place to preserve the Dharma and the culture.

Double Rainbow - An Auspicious Day

On the day Minam Rinpoche travelled to the Retreat Center in Lhasa, there was a double rainbow in the sky.

Opening Ceremony Of Retreat Center In Lhasa By Minam Rinpoche - 2 August 2009

Thank You From Minam Rinpoche

Two little girls at the Children Section of the Library

On behalf of Minam Rinpoche I would like to thank all friends for their generous contributions towards the upkeep of Norling Library.

Ho Lee Chin, Linda Goh, Kong Keen Yung, Mr & Mrs Yeoh Kean Jin, Wendy Lim, Sweet Mui, Phik Charng, Lai Kok Hong, Kim Saw, Jade Saw, Lim Yean Nyok, Chern, Bee Eng, Juliana, Kim Ong (Singapore), Ruby Oh (Singapore), Chew Pheng Chong, Teh Lah Hoong, Susan Tang, Ming Wei, Brenda Foo, Calvin Ho, Colin Chai, Sam Kum Soon, Sue

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

Norling Library to have New Skating Rink and Clinic

Roller skating rink in construction

Good news! Norling Library will soon have a new roller blading rink ..... believe that. Who would believe that dear Minam Rinpoche would come up with that.

Rinpoche noticed that the kids were skating dangerously on the road and knowing that Yushu drivers (seems half of them do not have a driver's licence) are not safe - for the kids at least, he decided to do what is necessary. So what does he do next? Construction work is now in progress as this is written. It will measure about 4400 square meters.

Plan for the clinic

Plan for a washroom and toilet

Next, Rinpoche will build a clinic sitting in a little extra land just beside the main gate. This will benefit many people. A bath and toilet is also in the pipeline. So all you kind and generous hearted ones ... contributions and donations are warmly welcomed!

Vajrasattva Retreat

(credits)

Minam Rinpoche is planning to hold a Vajrasattva Retreat towards the last quarter of the year (October 2009).

As we all know, to break the samayas of the Vajrayana is a great fault. The tantric samayas are subtle, numerous and difficult to keep. It would be wrong for us to suppose that we are keeping them faithfully.

The aim of this retreat is to enable us to stay undistracted and do not mix your recitation with ordinary speech. To say the hundred syllable mantra without interruption will undoubtedly purify your negative actions and obscurations, and the violations and breaches of vows and samayas

The main obstacles that prevent all the extraordinary experiences and realizations of the profound path from arising are negative actions, obscurations and habitual tendencies. Just as it is important to clean the surface of the mirror if forms are to be reflected in it, so too it is important to eliminate our obscurations so that realizations can appear like a reflection in the mirror.

There is no harmful act that cannot be purified by confession. As the great teachers of ancient times affirmed :

There is nothing good about negative actions - except that they can be purified through confession.

However, purification only takes place when you confess sincerely in the right way, using the four powers as antidotes. The purification process will never work if your eyes and mouth are otherwise occupied, or if you are just mouthing the words, "I admit ...... I confess ....." while your mind is busy pursuing other thoughts. And to think, "In future, even if I do wrong it won't matter because I can just confess afterwards," will stop the purification from working at all, even if you do confess.It is absolutely fundamental that any confession should include as antidotes of all the 4 powers.

The four powers are the power of support, the power of regretting having done wrong, the power of resolution and the power of action as an antidote.

Please drop us a line if you are keen to join us in this retreat and we shall get back to you with more information once everything is finalised. Only limited places available.

(Tentative Venue : Cameron Highlands or in Petaling Jaya)

Facilities At Norling Library

Facilities At Norling Library

1) Kagyur and Tengyur Text Library:

Kagyur texts are direct teachings of the Lord Buddha which are translated into different languages such as Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, Korean etc. Tengyur consists of 120 thick volumes which are the commentaries of the Kagyur text. Norling Library will work to collect the Kagyur and Tengyur text in different versions and from different publications.

2) Norling Philosophical Library:
There are four major traditions in Tibetan Buddhism namely Nyingma, Sakya, Kagyu and Gelug-pa. Each tradition has their root texts which has their own uniqueness and values but they are not different from each other. The ancient Tibetan Bon religion is still active and is being practiced by the Bon Tibetan followers.

3) Norling General Library:

Norling General Library is for general books in Tibetan, Chinese and English on various subjects such Science, Social Science, Mathematics, Economics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Anthropology, Computer Science, Literature, Grammar, Astrology, Medicine etc

4) Norling Exhibition Hall:

Exhibitions on eductional, environmental health, art and cultural related matters are held here periodically. This creates awareness to the community of Yushu and surrounding regions.

5) Norling Computer Lab:

The computer lab aims to facilitate the following:

a) Internet Café:

Internet connects people to sources of information that can help improve health, general knowledge, education, employment opportunities etc. Internet café is a very important resource for the students in doing their school assignments.

b) Computer Tuition Centre:

Computer science is a very important subject in both the present and future. Students in Yushu rarely receive computer lessons in school. Thus, they face problems when they join colleges and universities. Norling Computer Lab aims to hold computer tuition specially on Tibetan software such as the Sambotta, Monlam and the new Tibetan software that is compatible with Window Vista.

c) Digital Library:

Norling Library aims to have a digital library in the Norling Computer Lab for visitors to search, read books and leave comments on the books. So far the library has over three thousand Dharma texts in CD together with pictures and English translations. It is Norling Library’s dream that in the near future people from all corners of the world can benefit from our digital library.

6) Norling Recording Studio and Music Library:
Music is a universal language loved by everyone especially by the people of Yushu as the spirit of the Yushu people says; ‘Dancing is known when one knows how to walk and singing is known when one knows how to speak’. In promoting arts and culture, NPL is inspired by a conviction that art creates beauty, invites discovery, stimulates reflection, and generates self-knowledge, and that engagement with the arts promotes deeper understanding of human experience among diverse communities. Yushu has many talented people, with gifted melodious voice but few are heard outside of this community. The biggest problem they face is the lack of recording facilities in Yushu. Therefore, Norling Studio can help these talented people in realising their dreams

7) Norling Multi-purpose Hall:

Norling Multi-Purpose Hall hosts meetings, conferences, lectures, debates, essay and painting competitions and teachings that will attract mass participants. On the other hand, this hall is also a part of the Norling Computer Lab where the theoretic instructions on computer tuition will be given before going into the computer lab for practical lessons. Norling Multi-Purpose Hall has the capacity of hosting more than 70 people with fully equipped multi media facilities

8) Norling Language Centre:

Norling Language Centre holds language classes on Tibetan, English and Chinese. Norling Language Centre has an on going project on a bi-lingual Tibetan Electronic Dictionary.

9) Norling Coffee House:

This Coffee House provides a healthy and intellectual environment for our visitors. Unlike Yushu’s tea bars, Norling Coffee House prohibits smoking and drinking. Instead it provides vegetarian snacks, internet access for private laptops and reading materials such as books, news papers and magazines for our guests. Furnished in Tibetan style and equipped with modern facilities, Norling Coffee House serves great Tibetan Butter Tea and Western Black coffee.

Projects Under Planning: Funds Needed

1.Norling Children’s Library:

Three storey building to cater to the needs of different activities for the children

2. Bi-lingual Tibetan Electronic Digital Dictionary:

For the past few years Minam Rinpoche and some scholars have been working on producing a bi-lingual Tibetan electronic dictionary.

3. Preservation of Tibetan Calligraphy Writings.

Norling Library has a full collection of all the different types of Tibetan calligraphies in our exhibition room.

4. Preservation of vanishing Tibetan Traditional folk songs and dances into cassettes, CD, VCD and DVD.

Yushu has been for many centuries enjoyed and lived with the rhythms of the singing and the dancing sensation that evoke the paradise of the cultural world. Due to many cause and effects Yushu is losing her precious and traditional folk songs and dances that carry much of the deep feelings, images and cultures of the Yushu people. Folk songs remain unsung and folk dances remain un-danced . Let us bring on the music and the tapping of the feet once more.