Minam Rinpoche's Pledge

The quake came, showed its vicious strength and left. It left many homes devastated, claimed many lives and created many orphans. It will never be the same again for all the Yushu-ians.

Today Minam Rinpoche is in Xining town, a 12-15 hour drive from Yushu. He has gone there to withdraw the funds that has been sent by Ms Seetoh from Johore Bahru and myself. He leaves for homeless home in Yushu tomorrow.

He suddenly found himself as a "father" to 20 orphaned children. He has pledged to take them under his wing, providing them accommodation, food, education, personal needs, care and whatever their needs may be. Rinpoche himself now has no roof over his head and is living in tents alongside with his fellow mates. Does your heart cringe?

Rinpoche intends to distribute the money he received to the people of Yushu so as to enable them to buy food, clothing, necessities. Money will also be spent to do pujas for those who perished. Rinpoche said it is very important that pujas be held for the deceased.

Guest Rooms & Shower Rooms

(Upstairs are 2 guest rooms with shower/toilet facilities downstairs)

Due to an over sight and over-work I forgot to inform readers that Minam Rinpoche has built 2 guest rooms and 3 showers (or is it 4) and a clinic at Norling Library since end of 2009. If you are heading on to Yushu and would like to pay Rinpoche a visit, you may like to know that there is 'bunking' quarters available. June and July are normally tight months so do let Rinpoche know of your intended visit early.