About
The idea of Guru Rimpochhe Trust was conceived with the philanthropic ideas of Monk Bhim Suwa Gurung who has devoted her life to the service of people for 20 years through the Buddha's paths. During her widespread visits in different places, she studied the lives of monks, nuns and senior citizens people who are living a painful life even after the contribution of the nations and humankind. It made her sensitive and thought of doing something for them. Also, she has been inspired and supported by different Gurus for starting this sacred task of human welfare with her effort and dedication. By forming a team in her leadership, Guru Rimpochhe Trust (GR Trust) has been incepted for the continuation of her self-less service.
The Trust has been named after Padmasambhava, a Lotus-Born 8th-Century Indian Buddhist Master, who is widely known as Guru Rimpochhe and we work in the philosophy of Buddhism for peace and prosperity of people.
Specifically, Guru Rimpochhe Trust is established on 22nd May 2016 as a not-for-profit and non-political social development organization. Backed and led by Monk, GR Trust is Trust is devoted to relieving the suffering of human beings and promoting the social welfare through medication, assimilation of Buddha's teaching including four noble truths and eightfold paths
Now the team has targeted to build and operate an Old Age Homes for Buddhist Monks and Devotees whose lives have been spent for helping people and are in need of assistance. Similarly, it seeks to promote the peace through teachings of Buddha as far as possible. Along with this, it incorporates the activities of human being irrespective of races, creed, and political ground. Different Gurus and partners have supported the ideas of Old Age Homes led by the President. Currently, we are seeking support from such Gurus and philanthropic personality to manage the life of elderly Monks and devotees. Also, we have an aim of reconstructing, renovating and updating the Buddhist Cultural heritages including Stupas, Monastery and Library.
Vision
Guru Rimpochhe Trust has a vision of creating a prosperous and disciplined society where the people will have a dignified and peaceful life with follow-up of right Karma that relieves them from worldly suffering.
Mission
Guru Rimpochhe Trust seeks to help people by:
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establishing an old age home for old monks and devotees ;
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educating people for getting out from the suffering;
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promoting Meditation and Mindfulness programs;
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contributing to the social change through the teaching of Buddha; and
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conserving the religious and traditional infrastructure, arts and roads as well.
Objectives:
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Establish an Old Age Home for Buddhist Monks and Devotees
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Establish the Study Center for religion, culture, literature, art, history and help spread Buddhism
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Establish a Research-based Library /Resource Centre on Buddha's life and teachings
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Conduct meditation and educate people on Buddha's paths and truths
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Organize different national & international conferences for promoting peace and prosperity
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Work on health, education, livelihood, WASH, and humane basic needs for meaningful life management
Guiding Principles:
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Volunteerism
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Dedication
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Continuity to goal achievement
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Partnership
What We Do
1. Establishment of an Old Age Home for Buddhist Monks and Devotees Including Senior
Citizen
From the experience of Monk (Aani) Bhim Suwa Gurung and empirical study, it has been
found that Buddhist Monks and Devotees would like to spend time in Nepal. Similarly, elderly
citizens, senior Buddhist Monks, and devotees could not have a well-managed life that needs
utmost medical care and peaceful environment anywhere in the world.
An old-age home has been planned and processed for seniors where they are taken care,
given healthy food, and place to live with inner peace. The seniors who are alone or don't
have someone to take care of will also be adopted under the program. The Buddhist Monks
and Devotees of above 60 years can live with the full responsibility in the proposed Old Age
Home. All basic amenities like accommodation, foods, clothes medicines and other facilities
shall be provided. Necessary medical facilities are also provided. The following benefit will be
gained from the Old Age Home
The elderly monks and devotees and senior citizens who required safe shelter and care will be
accommodated, and they will entertain the following benefits:
a. The senior citizens who don’t have a family to support at old age will have peaceful life.
b. They neither have to work in the old age homes nor perform any duties; they can lead a
comfortable life independently.
c. They can live the rest of their life peacefully with no worries about the security.
d. In the old age homes, the elderly people can lead a comfortable life with other inmates
of their age, and enjoy various facilities available for them.
e. The ideas and skills of the senior citizens will be shared for empowering youths.
GR Trust has been seeking support for this project. In this regard, the Chairperson has also
visited Thailand and met Gurus in Dhammakaya Temple, who has committed support for making
this project come true.
2. Reconstruction of the Buddhism related infrastructures
As the organization is led by Buddhist Monk who is highly devoted to the Buddhism, we are
dedicated to conserving the cultures and infrastructures about Buddhism. Nepal suffered a
massive earthquake in 2015 which has deprived thousands of Buddhists in Nepal of from
undertaking the rituals. For this GR trust has been dedicated to building Monastery.
Currently, Monastery in Dolakha (two), Dolpa (2), Jhapa (1), and Itahari (1) are being
supported. We are seeking supports for making Monastery in Sindhupalchowk District which
was destroyed massively. Also, we would like to renovate, reconstruct and restructure the
Buddhist related cultural heritage.