Final Term Exams Mark the End of the Academic Year at SMD School The Final Term Examinations are in full swing at Shree Mangal Dvip Boarding School (SMD School), bringing this academic year (2024-25) to a close. Founded by Kyabje Thrangu Rinpoche, SMD School remains dedicated to providing free education, housing and full care for Himalayan children, many of whom …

As we continue to honor the three-year period of mourning for our beloved founder, Kyabje Yongzin Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, this Losar is a time of reflection and remembrance for us. Though we are not celebrating this year, our heartfelt prayers and best wishes remain with everyone – for peace, well-being, and prosperity in the year ahead. SMD is closed for …

With deep sadness, we share that our beloved Amala Devi Gurung passed away peacefully in her sleep over the weekend. She had been with us for almost 11 years. SMD family remembers her warmth and her kindly smile. Her presence will be deeply missed, but her kindness and dedication will always be remembered. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her …

Celebrating the Annual Sports Meet at SMD School On January 17th, 2025, we celebrated our Annual Sports Meet, honored by the presence of Venerable Yonten Gyatso (Thrangu Rinpoche’s elder brother) and other distinguished guests. Our students showcased their talents with a remarkable March-Past and an impressive aerobic dance led by Grade 9, forming the letters “SMD” and captivating the audience. …

We still have approximately 30 students in need of sponsors. Here are a few of them. Sponsoring a student at SMD School helps them build a brighter future while preserving their culture, language, and Buddhist way of life. For more information about sponsorship, visit https://himalayanchildren.org/kids-needing-sponsors/ or contact himalayanchildren@gmail.com (Shirley Blair), our director and fundraiser, for further details. Your support can …

DEBRA ANN – Himalayan Children’s Fund The Director of our U.S. foundation, Himalayan Children’s Fund (HCF), Debra Ann Robinson-Menzies,, was back home this month, staying at the school as she does every year during her visits to Rinpoche’s institutions in Nepal (10) and India (2). Debra Ann has been tirelessly helping with our school and other Thrangu Rinpoche’s institutions, supporting …

SMDers welcomed His Holiness The 41st Sakya Trizin Rinpoche to Nepal Many other people and SMDers lined up outside the school premises, offering khatas to warmly welcome His Holiness Kyabgon Gongma Trichen Rinpoche (Sakya Trizin Rinpoche), the 41st head of the Sakya lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. SMDers feel incredibly blessed and fortunate to be part of this auspicious event, which …

Thanks to Heartland Academy, Two Dozen SMD Students Completed High School Heartland Academy (HA) in Kathmandu provided scholarships for our SEE graduates for over three years. All our students who attended have expressed their gratitude. Our school also appreciates their support in providing scholarships. Thank you to the entire team at Heartland Academy. Our senior administrators team visited Heartland Academy …