We are happy to finally be able to share the video of the event “Finding Peace. Presentation of the first Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in Italy” held at Palazzo Reale in Milan, on March 8, 2025 with the Patronage of the Municipality of Milan. Organized by the Sangha Lhungtok Choekhorling Monastic Association and the Sangha ETS Foundation.
In order to stimulate a reflection on the importance of choosing the contemplative and monastic life nowadays and on the opportunity for interior and social growth of people and communities, two exceptional speakers spoke, Enzo Bianchii, Founder of the Bose Community and Geshe Thubten Chonyi, Abbot of Kopan Monastery and Convent (Nepal) with over seven hundred monks and nuns and of Lhungtok Choekhorling of Pomaia, and member of the board of the FPMT (Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition), which has over 160 centers and social projects in the world.
We thank Anna Scavuzzo, Deputy Mayor of the Municipality of Milan, for her support and warm welcome, and Filippo Scianna, President of the Italian Buddhist Union.
Il Fri. Massimo Stordi, President of the Monastic Sangha Association Lhungtok Choekhorling recounted to those present the historical origins of the Monastery project, and its importance for the dissemination of the Dharma, the Sangha and the community. He also introduced the Park of Contemplation and Peace that will be established around the Monastery, with paths and nature workshops open to everyone.
Architect Gino Zavanella, project leader, whose most famous works include the futuristic Juventus Stadium, illustrated the style of the Temple. The result of research carried out in India and Nepal together with the monk Massimo Stordi and meetings with Lama Zopa Rinpoche, the architecture will be sensitive to both ancient traditions and the landscape context, following a path of eco-sustainability, to obtain a low environmental impact, high energy savings and the use of natural and clean energy resources.
The screening of the video rendering of the Temple was truly touching for all those present.
Finally, on the occasion of International Women's Rights Day, Ani Ciampa Tashi He led those present in a beautiful and touching meditation on universal Peace and Love.
The event was moderated by Manuela Ferro, Vice President of the Sangha ETS Foundation, who created valuable connections in the dialogue between the speakers.
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