
On Sunday, January 12, 2025, following his profound teachings at the Lama Tzong Khapa Institute, we were deeply honored to welcome Yangsi Rinpoche to our hill—the future site of our Monastery.
The monk Massimo provided a brief overview of the plans, pointing out the locations designated for the temple and accommodations. Rinpoche took a moment to admire the breathtaking view of the surrounding hills, the valley, the sea, and even Corsica. He remarked several times on how the setting reminded him of Nagarjuna's birthplace in southern India. With a warm smile and a nod of approval, he invited us to gather in a semicircle in front of the door.

He guided us in meditation by visualizing together the completed temple, beautifully furnished and decorated. Inside, Rinpoche asked us to imagine the sixteen Arhats and panditas of Nalanda Monastery walking, praying, debating and teaching the Dharma, protecting it for the benefit of all beings.
Rinpoche then invited Geshe Lhundrub Sherab and Lobsang Jinpa to recite the prayer to the sixteen Arhats together, and at the same time asked everyone to pray for the success of the Monastery, passing a long khatag from hand to hand, which each of those present then blessed.

Once back in Rinpoche's hands, it was entrusted to the monk Massimo, who was asked to go to the door of the Monastery and slowly recite the name of the Monastery three times: Lhuuungtookkk Choooeekhooor Liiing!
All those present, holding rice and flowers in their hands, were then asked to repeat the name of the Monastery after the monk Massimo and then to throw the rice and flowers into the air as an offering.
The khatag was tied to the door, symbolizing our collective aspiration and dedication.
The atmosphere was truly magical, as though we were summoning the Monastery into existence.
We are deeply grateful to Rinpoche for his kindness, generosity, and inspiring presence, especially after such an intense weekend of teachings. We hope to welcome him back soon.

Yangsi Rinpoche
At the age of six, he was recognized as the reincarnation of Geshe Ngawang Gendun, a renowned scholar and practitioner from western Tibet, and teacher of Lama Yeshe. After more than 25 years of traditional monastic training, he achieved the highest degree of Geshe Lharampa at Sera Je Monastery in southern India in 1995, later completing his studies at Gyume Tantric College.
Since 1998, Rinpoche has dedicated himself to bringing Buddha Dharma to Western students, traveling extensively throughout America and Europe. He was a resident teacher at Deer Park Buddhist Center (Wisconsin) for five years and currently directs the Ganden Shedrup Ling Buddhist Center (Puerto Rico), the Dharma Friendship Foundation (Seattle), and the Tara Buddhist Center (Nashville). In 2005, he founded Maitripa College in Portland, Oregon, an academic and spiritual center where he teaches regularly.
Rinpoche is the author of Practicing the Path: A Commentary on the Lamrim Chenmo (2003) and is known for his ability to present the Dharma with clarity and depth, combined with a genuine enthusiasm for Western culture. During his academic breaks, he attends international conferences and teaches worldwide, embodying the Buddhist path's wisdom and compassion.