On life at Gampo Abbey: "We are training in choicelessness and kindness. Giving up all hope of fruition
we recommit each day to doing the best we can" Ani Pema Chödrön, Gampo Acharya, Losar 2008

Introduction - The Library - Monastic Vows - Practice Schedule - Ordination - New Monastics
Download Lion's Roar Newsletter (PDF file) - Photo Album - Torma Night
Resident's Handbook (PDF) - Maitri Bhavana and Sukhavati Practices
COMMUNITY EVENTS: Summer Solstice Picnic - Community Baseball Game - Lobster Release

The Lion's Roar Newsletter

Gampo Abbey produces an annual newsletter entitled The Lion's Roar which is normally mailed out to friends of the Abbey. The 2007 issue is the most recently published, we also offer an electronic copy of the 2006 edition.

The 2007 issue includes:

1. A teaching by Ani Pema Chodron entitled"Karma Stops Here"
2. News on events including the Sakyong's Memorial on the role of Gampo Abbey and an update on the three year retreatants.
3. Article on Monastic Life: Venerable Tsultrim Palmo's 25th Anniversary of her Ordination
4. Offerings: Listen to the Trees, plus Four Contemplations on Art

Download a high resolution PDF version of the Fall 2007, The Lion's Roar (6.0MB)

The 2006 issue includes:

1. A teaching by Ani Pema entitled "Center of Your Mandala"
2. News on the following events: New Director, Parting Notice (by former Acting Director Patrick Suhrbier), Bhikshu Ordination, Gate Opening Ceremony, Buddhist Funeral.
3. Articles on Monastic Life: Yarne 2005-2006, Gagye Talks
4. Offerings: Blessings, Foxes, 3 Offerings


Download the high resolution PDF version of the Fall 2006, The Lion's Roar (8.4MB)