Project of building TNG-Ipoh®, affiliated to TNG Centre®

Current Situation:

•  What is the purpose of TNG-Centre®?
  -> Spread the Vajrayana Buddha Dharma
• How did it come into existence?
  -> Requested by Sylvia Westra in 1997.
• Does it have the lineage blessings?
  -> Yes, the project was presented to H. E. Tai Situpa in 1981.
• Why a Centre in Ipoh?
  -> Answering the request of SeeFoon CHAN in 1997.
• What is the task of Lama in TNG-Ipoh®?
  -> Guiding disciples in hearing, studying and practicing the Buddha Dharma;
  -> Introducing disciples to Main lineage holders;
  -> Providing disciples with opportunities to receive the main esoteric transmissions
  -> Establishing the proper material setup to transmit the Vajrayana teachings and practices
  -> Conducting rituals to convey the blessings of the lineage
• What is the role of TNG-Ipoh® members?
  -> Supporting the Lama activity by listening, studying and practicing the Dharma
  -> Supporting the development of the Lama’s activity by raising the needed funds
  -> Caring for the Lama’s health and well-being
• Are these roles being understood?
• Are they being pursued?
• There seems to be a need for better communication. The New TNG-IPOH® Website is established for this purpose.
• Lamp offering setup for future: Cho-me Lhakang.

New TNG-IPOH Centre:

• Historic
• Purpose
• Opportunity
• Project description
• Project presentation
• Promotion and fundraising

Building plans:

Ground floor:
* Dormitory rooms with relevant bathroom facilities to host NyunNay retreats;
* Open hall for activities fulfilling the disciples needs: ball room dance, qigong, food for the poor, seniors, meditation for children, Yoga classes, group discussions on environment issues, awareness raising panels, fundraising events etc.;
* Dining Hall and Kitchen;
* Office and Lockroom

First floor:
* Temple
* Torma Room
* Offering Room
* Light Offering Room

Second floor:
* Lama’s Residence comprised of living room, bedroom and bathroom as well as attendant bedroom + bathroom
* Four bedrooms + 2 separate bathrooms for accompanying ordained sangha and sponsors
* Covered patio