Annual Drukpa Council

Official account of Annual Drukpa Council, the world’s largest annual assembly of Drukpa Order Masters and followers.

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𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞

If you’re someone who carries compassion quietly — someone who comforts others without being asked, who worries about the world in silence, who tries to choose kindness even on difficult days — then you’re already walking the path with a sincere heart

And once a year, at Druk Amitabha Monastery, those who carry such a heart gather together — not just to meet the Masters and teachers, but to let the heart settle again in the place that has nourished generations of practitioners.

𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐤𝐩𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞: 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭

With conflicts rising, climate anxieties growing, and societies becoming more divided, you are invited to return, to reconnect with the values that help you meet the world with steadiness and clarity.

𝐀 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭:
𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥’𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘸?

Join us for the 11th Annual Drukpa Council (13th-17th Nov 2026). Registration link: https://t.co/MQUozWWTKh

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📣Thrilled to announce new dates for the 11th Annual Drukpa Council!

🗓️ 13 - 17 November 2026
📍Druk Amitabha Mountain, Kathmandu, Nepal

The theme this year is “Navigating Global Uncertainties with Compassion, Equality and Respect”.

Register now: https://t.co/aygEVcHbzF

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We offer our warmest birthday wishes to @Drukpa & @thuksey. In gratitude & devotion, we celebrate their radiant presence— a blessing beyond measure 💎

May they be blessed with long, radiant lives & their enlightened activities flourish for the benefit of all sentient beings ✨🪷

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This story by @KuenselOnline beautifully encapsulates the essence, vision and goal of Annual Drukpa Council.

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Another story featuring Kung Fu nuns as they hosted the 10th Annual Drukpa Council last week at their nunnery Druk Amitabha Mountain DGK Nunnery. This one is by @WIONews.

Thank you WIONews! 🫶

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✨ @guardian features Kung Fu nuns as they opened their nunnery in Kathmandu to public for the first time since COVID to host the 10th Annual Drukpa Council.

Thank you The Guardian for the feature!

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✨@Reuters spotlight Drukpa nuns, more popularly known as Kung Fu nuns,
As they took centre stage at the recent 10th Annual Drukpa Council.

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A deeply moving and blissful moment as Gyalwang Drukpa graced us with his presence on the last day of the 10th Annual Drukpa Council, ushering in 2025 together with the Drukpa Sangha from around the world.

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An auspicious start to the new year—ushering in 2025 with Marme Moenlam, the Lamp Offering Prayer!

May 2025 bring joy & grace,
Prosperity, peace & happiness,
For everyone, everywhere.

May the new year be blessed,
With everything you seek & all that’s best.

#HappyNewYear!

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Counting down towards the New Year, the participants of ADC moved outside Naro Hall for Marme Monlom (lamp offering ceremony) to spread blessings for all the beings.

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A teaching on “Pure Motivation with Morality in Daily Living” took place at ADC, given by Lopen Samten Palmo.

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Morning teachings on “Cause and Condition” given by Kyabje Kuenga Rinpoche, followed by a teaching given by Khenpo Sherab Gyatso on the “Four Dharmas of Gampopa.”

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The nuns and monks of Druk Amitabha Mountain lead the Smoke Puja every morning, starting off the day’s programme of the Annual Drukpa Council.

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An Appreciation Award Ceremony took place for Venerable Dr. Dorji Choden, a Drukpa nun and apprentice of the world renowned healer, Dr. Dolkar, for her outstanding medical and health service to the community. The ceremony was followed by a Khadar ceremony.

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This program at @Official__ADC is dedicated to the works and volunteers of Live to Love from around the world. @LiveToLoveIntl

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Images from “Chabdro Semkyed,” a special teaching event given by the teacher Acharya Stanzin Namgyal.

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Photos from the heartfelt Appreciation Award Ceremony for Lama Thinley from France, followed by a Khadar ceremony.

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The Drukpa monks of Druk Sang-Ngag Choling Monastery leading the morning Smoke Puja that starts off each day of the @Official__ADC.

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Cultural Performances representing regions across the Himalayas and beyond were on display on night 2 of the Annual Drukpa Council programme.

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