His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Sed-Gyued Monastery
"Sed-Gyued Monastery, Salugara, is the main seat of the Sed-Gyued lineage or whispered lineage. Whispered lineage is a secret teaching transmitted only to the closest disciple through direct communication with their root teacher or meditational deity … It is because of the unbroken secret teachings of Sed-Gyued lineage and commentaries that the Tibetan secret Mahayana practice is intact today ... The purpose of Sed-Gyued Monastery is to preserve and promote the unique tantric study, practice, experiences and culture of this lineage, as well as the subsequent lineage holders and Sed-Gyued masters … I appreciate and admire Sed-Gyued Dorjee Chang Jampa Wangyal Rinpoche for his tireless effort to preserve the Sed-Gyued tradition. I wish and pray for the better establishment and further development of Sed-Gyued Monastery.”
29th September 1999, Gyued-Med Tantric University, Hunsur, India
Welcome
The Sed-Gyued Institute of Buddhist Studies, the main seat of the Sed-Gyued lineage, is based in Salugara, West Bengal, India. The institute currently enrolls 96 monks and 18 staff members. The Founder and President of the monastery is Sed-Gyued Dorjee Chang Jampa Wangyal Rinpoche. The former Abbot of the monastery is Venerable Gyued-Med Khensur Thutop Gonpo. The present Abbot of the monastery is Venerable Gyued Tod Khensur Ngawang Jorden. The General Secretary of the monastery is Venerable Dakpa Gyaltsen.
Reincarnation
As we were repeatedly asked about reincarnations within Sed-Gyued lineage, we feel responsible to share our position with all our friends and sponsors. Please, read the updated Lineage page for details.
News
14 Feb, 2010: Losar - Tibetan New Year
We wish all our Patrons, Friends and Devotees a peaceful, prosperous and jouyful Iron-Tiger-Year 2010.
25 Dec, 2009: Book Release - Abbot's Farewell
His Eminence Abbot Thutop Gonpo released the book ‘‘History of Sed-Gyued Monastery and Biography of Sed-Gyued Dorjee Chang Jampa Wangyal Rinpoche’’ to an assembly of distinguished guests and the confraternity of monks. The book consists of 224 pages and was compiled by the General Secretary, Ven. Dakpa Gyaltsen. A digital copy of the book can be obtained at our Media page.
His Eminence Abbot Thutop Gonpo in his parting speech gave clear directives on the importance of the teacher-student (Guru-Chela) relationship and its bindings, on the study of Buddhism as a whole and on the study of modern education to become a monk adapted to our time.
His Eminence Thutop Gonpo is leaving the monastery on 28th December 2009.
25 Nov, 2009: Ngagrampa Examinations
Owing to the tremendous and dedicated efforts of Khensur Dorjee Chang and the kind permission from H.H. The Dalai Lama, who always emphasizes the study of Sutra in the Buddhist Institutes, Ngagrampa Examinations were held for the first time at the Sed-Gyued Institute in Salugara.
On the morning of 25th November 2009, an auspicious day of Tibetan Lunar year 2136, Ven. Thupten Lhundup and Ven. Jampa Tsuendu took their Ngagrampa Examinations in front of Khen Rinpoche Thutop Gonpo in Buddhist Tantra, Sutra and Sed-Gyued Rituals. Both passed successfully securing first division.
We congratulate them for their outstanding results and welcome them as the first Ngagrampas of the Sed-Gyued lineage.
24 Nov, 2009: Medical Camp
The Taiwan Mobile Medical Mission carried out the annual medical checkup for the monks and nearby people at Sed-Gyued Monastery on 24th November 2009.
The doctors and nurses from Taiwan along with staff members of the Tibetan Refugee Centre from Darjeeling came here for medical examinations providing free treatment. This event was successfully hosted and arranged by the Sed-Gyued Monastery in cooperation with the Darjeeling Refugee Centre.
5 Nov, 2009: Visit of the Health Minister, Central Tibetan Administration
In the course of a tour to the Tibetan colonies in West Bengal and Sikkim, Kalon Chope Paljor Tsering, Health Minister of the Tibetan Government in Exile made a visit to our monastery.
He arrived around 1 pm, coming directly from Bagdogra Airport. Kalon addressed the audience about health care for the monks of the four local monasteries as well as for laymen of Himalayan origin living in Salugara. Afterwards, there was a short while left for individual audiences.
Around 3 pm, the Minister left the Sed-Gyued Monastery for Kalimpong.
19 Oct, 2009: Appointment of new Abbot
The confraternity of monks at Sed-Gyued Institute of Buddhist Studies is glad to inform you that His Eminence Gyuto Khensur Ngawang Jorden has been appointed 39th Abbot of our monastery by H. H. the Dalai Lama.
His enthronement ceremony will take place later, respective informations will be available in time. More about Khensur Ngawang Jorden at our Lineage page.
18 Sept, 2009: Yerne and Chabshu
The festivities of Chabshu take place after completing 45 days of Yerne. During the period of Yerne, the monks have to follow certain rules, such as remaining within the premises of the monastery, not crossing over nearby grassland or bridges. At the occasion of Chabshu, the monks participate in sportive activities like competition in running or playing football. The winners are rewarded with prizes. Events start at the time of morning prayers with the distribution of sweets to the monks. Chabshu also initiates a period of seven days of holidays, starting from 18th September.
