2. Table of content
Ugyen Lhendup
Kinley Paydon Dorji
Kinley Paydon Dorji
Kesang Wangchuk
Kinley Paydon Dorji
Kesang Wangchuk
Kinley Paydon Dorji
Jigme Thinley
Dechen Wangmo
Kesang Wangchuk
Jigme Thinley
Kinley Paydon, Dorji
Kinley Paydon Dorji
Dechen Rabgyal
Kesang Wangchuk
16. Zhabtok at Cheri Monastery .
Kesang Wangchuk
Jigme Thinley
Kesang Wangchuk
echen Rabgyal and Jigme Thinley
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Reporting:
1. Reporters
2. General Secretary
3. Coordinators
Editing:
1. Reporters
2. General Secretary
3. Chief Advisor
Designing:
General Secretary
Publishing:
Mr. Yeshey, Department of Research and
Consultancy
Publication section
2014 Executives of RIM Zhenphen Tshogpa
Chief Advisor: Mr. Ugyen
Lhendup, Faculty, Department
of Management Development
Financial Advisor: Mr. Pema
Dorji, Faculty, Department of
Finance and Business
Staff advisor: Mr. Phuntsho
Rinzin, Faculty
Co-ordinator (Male): Mr.
Dechen Rabgyal, PGDPA
Co-ordinator (Female): Ms.
Dechen Wangmo, PGDFM
General Secretary: Mr. Jigme
Thinley, PGDPA
Reporter (Male): Mr. Kesang
Wangchuk, PGDPA
Reporter (Female): Ms. Kinley
Paydon Dorji, PGDPA
Treasurer: Mr. Gyem Dorji,
PGDPA
by the reporters and treasurer respectively, followed by the launch of Zhenphen Report 2014 by the
Director General (DG) of RIM and speaker series, the major programme of the event based on the
event’s theme.
The Chief Advisor of the Tshogpa, Mr. Phuntsho Wangdi, member of Tshogpa from PGDPA,
Khenpo Wangchuk Jamtsho of Drametse Shedra, Mrs. Siok Sian Pek Dorji, Executive Director for
Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy, DG of RIM, and Ms. Riikka Suhonen of United Nations
Volunteers were the speakers. They spoke from the perspectives of their respective fields.
That was followed by award of certificates to the executives and members. The external speakers
and DG were then acknowledged with souvenir duly designed. Finally, the event closed with photo
session and tea and snacks.
The event was attended by the members, Tshogpa executives, RIM faculties and the external speakers.
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monasteries and religious institutions attended for the event.
RIM Zhenphen Tshogpa agreed to volunteer, but only during few days taking into condition their
requirement to engage the whole day and the classes the Tshogpa’s members have. RIM Zhenphen
Tshogpa volunteered for three days on November 5th
, 8th
and 9th
. On November 5th
, 18 Trainee members
of Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration and 1 trainee member of Postgraduate Diploma
of National Law volunteered. On 8th
and 9th
November, Diploma in Information Management System
students of second and first year respectively volunteered to help the organizer in serving.
The event ended with Tshewang, longevity blessing from Rinpochhes.
It was a wonderful opportunity for the Zhenphen Tshogpa volunteers to serve during such a meritorious
religious event and also see high Lamas and receive blessings from them. To them, nothing could have
been as satisfying as being an integral part of the event.
The Day of the Zhenphen Tshogpa
24th November, 2014: To give an official indication of the end of the Tshogpa’s activities for the
academic year 2014, Zhenphen Tshogpa Day was observed in the RIM auditorium which stretched
from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The day was celebrated with an apt theme “Spirit of volunteerism in Bhutan”
- the theme set against the context of the Tshogpa itself.
The lighting of butter-lamps which kicked off the event with expressed the strong wish of the Tshogpa
to prosper in its commitments towards its vision. The event consisted of progress and financial report
Jigme Thinley
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Dear Readers,
At an outset, I must say, I am happy to be the part the Zhenphen Tshogpa
(Association) team, whose existence strives to understand the co-existence
through the simple practice of volunteerism in and outside office. Personally,
it means a lot good thing and energy to reflect on collective good memories.
Foreword from the Chief Advisor
This is the second year Zhenphen Tshogpa is bringing its second annual report to the readers. The
report indicates that spirit of volunteerism, team, dedication and commitment of executive members,
and members from faculty, staff, previous members and outside were well coordinated and organized
for the service to needy ones. This year again, the Association had received selfless executive members,
whose initiative and commitment has put the Tshogpa’s activities in full swing. I and many of my
colleagues at the institute witnessed that the executives and Tshogpa’s members had shown their
natural instinct of spirit in volunteerism. Such character has brought us to celebrate and theme this
year’s ‘Zhenphen Day’ as ‘Spirit of Volunteerism’.
With the publication of report, I hope Zhenphen, which literally would mean to benefit others, has
been successful in providing the ‘services from heart’ whose motto and practice directly symbolize in
achieving its mission and vision. With a notion of beginning charity at home, this year, the Tshogpa
had major voluntary activities rendered in firstly beautifying and sanitizing the Institute’s campus and
cleaning Institute’s river, Olarongchu. Some of the major events are mass blood donation; Labour
Contribution to Jangsa Animal Saving Fund, Dzogsar Rinpoche retreat centre, Paro, and Annual
Ngyingma Moenlam Chenmo, at Memorial Chorten; mass cleaning in Thimphu Thromde (in
collaboration with Municipality) etc. The Tshogpa also contributed in attributing and helping needy
people, patients in hospital with basic necessities. For instance, the Executive of Tshogpa has make the
food contribution for kidney patients in JDWNRH.
I hope, one way or other, we all agree that the values of Tshogpa ‘CLDSTAM’ (Compassion,
Loving Kindness, Discipline, Sacrifice, Truthfulness, Acceptance and Mindfulness) were cherished
in our activities. The Tshogpa also endures in assuring the highest degree of apolitical, transparent,
accountable and responsible existence in all times to come.
Once more, this is truly yet another milestone for Zhephen members to celebrate. Be it within or
beyond Insitute’s Zhenphen Association, I pray and hope that the spirit of volunteerism continue
to grow in each members. I long and hope to look forward for equally if not more dedicated and
committed members for 2015.
May Love Live Long and May its virtue benefit all!
Ugyen Lhendup
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Zhabtok at Dzongsar Khyentse Retreat Center, Paro
Kinley Paydon Dorji
March 15th
, 2014: Dzongsar Khyentse Retreat Center in Satsham Chorten, Paro, also known as
Tiger’s Tail Retreat Center, is a three-year retreat center in the pine forests just opposite the mystic
Taktshang Monastery. In order to live up to Zhenphen Tshogpa’s motto of “service from the heart,”
the Tshogpa initiated zhabtok at the Retreat Center on Saturday, March 15th
, 2014.
Despite the interest and enthusiasm shown by the members to volunteer at the Retreat Center, the
Tshogpa could only accommodate 30 members due to the constraint in transportation. The team
arrived at Satsam on the bus service provided by the management at 10am where they were warmly
greeted by the caretaker and Rinpoche’s envoy. The team cleaned the site, cleared the ground, and
carried boulders from one location to the other. The team also worked on digging the ground and
leveling of the surrounding area. The work grew fun as the team collaborated with other volunteers
and engaged in sharing experiences and stories. The caretaker and Rinpoche’s envoy were gracious
hosts as they provided the volunteers with tea, refreshments and lunch. The team was also allowed
into the altar room to offer prayers.
After a day’s hard work, the team bid farewell and departed from Paro. Happily exhausted members
expressed the satisfaction and contentment they experienced.
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Dechen Rabgyal and Jigme Thinley
The Chief Advisor of the Zhenphen Tshogpa, during the 4th executive meeting, shared that the
Nyingma Zhitshog sent a letter to the Tshogpa requesting voluntary assistance during the conduct
of Ngajur Dorji Thegpai Moenlam Chenmo which would be held at National Memorial Chorten,
Thimphu, which is located next to the Jigme Dorji Wangchuk National Referral Hospital. It was to
be held from 4th
– 13th
November, 2014 for ten consecutive days.
Nyingma Zhitshog is a religious foundation that was established under the Religious Act of Bhutan
in December 2012, for peace and harmony in the country.
This Moenlam Chenmo, a longevity prayer for His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, was organised
by Nyingma Zhitshog at Memorial Chorten to commemorate Fourth Druk Gyalpo’s 60th Birth
Anniversary and also to pay tribute to His Majesty’s selfless service to the Nation.
It was presided over by venerable Nyingma Rinpochhes in Dudjom Yangsey, His Eminence Tenzin
Yeshe Dorje, Khenpo Karpo, Tang Rinpoche, His Eminence Dungzin Garab Rinpoche and
His Eminence Gangtey Tulku. More than 600 monks, nuns and Buddhist practitioners from 186
the country and strives to provide health care services to
patients. Apart from the help and support rendered by the
foundation, these kidney patients eke out a living through
donations in kind from people.
In the midst of prayers
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event. The Thromde even provided refreshments an hour after the commencement of the social work.
Around three hours later, the event came to an end and the Tshogpa, from its finances, served the
volunteers with tea, snacks and water.
The transportation was arranged by the RIM Management.
The event was planned under Thimphu Thromde by collaborating with the Jangling Community
Service Association and RIM Zhenphen Tshogpa. Initially, it was discussed that the event was to
be held along the Babesa Expressway. However, it was later on i.e. on 11th October, 2014 that the
decision was made by the Thimphu Thromde to hold the social work at the main town area.
A small gesture towards our own kind
Kesang Wangchuk
On November 4th
, 2014, a group of Zhenphen executive members visited the hostels of kidney
patients, administered by Bhutan Kidney Foundation. The group met up with the CEO and the
in-charge of the foundation and provided rations, such as rice, cooking oil and spinach, to some 26
patients living in the hostels. Bhutan Kidney Foundation represents the voice of kidney patients across
A scene of
the Zhenphen
executives
conversing
with the
patients
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Towards Actualizing Gross National Happiness
Kinley Paydon Dorji
March 20th, 2014: 20th of March is observed as the International Happiness Day globally, and it
was established by the United Nations in 2012, recognizing the relevance of happiness and well-being
as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings. In order to join the international
community in celebrating the day, Zhenphen Tshogpa members engaged in Socially Useful and
Productive Work (SUPW) in RIM. The SUPW consisted of a cleaning campaign around the campus.
The members picked up trash and litter around the campus and along the riverbanks of Ola Rong
Chhu. Although the cleaning campaign lasted for less than an hour, the impact was a cleaner campus
and satisfied members who were inspired by their potentials in making our community a happier place
through small acts of happiness.
The cleaning of Olarongchu:
Kesang Wangchuk
On March 31st
, 2014, Realizing that the plastics, paper and bottles along Olarongchu have become
an eyesore for passersby and the people living in the vicinity, the Zhenphen Tshogpa members went
along the banks of the river, collecting trash. In so doing, the Zhenphen Tshogpa was able to recreate
and retain the innate beauty of the environment, thereby, making it a safe haven for aquatic life. The
Tshogpa feels that the consumption habit of people, in general, and the RIM family, in particular, is
responsible for the generation of such massive waste and, therefore, measures like segregation, proper
disposition and management should be implemented, at the individual level, to manage waste.
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A stride toward a cleaner and safer environment. It is not only about humans. It is also about fellow
beings, the aquatic lives.
Towards Cleaner and Greener RIM
Kinley Paydon Dorji
April 3rd
, 2014: RIM Zhenphen Tshogpa,
towards ensuring “Cleaner and Greener”
Royal Institute of Management Campus,
organized an hour long Socially Useful and
Productive Work (SUPW) on Thursday, April
3rd
, 2014. The work consisted of picking trash
and wastes along the riverbanks of Ola Rong
Chhu and RIM football field. The Tshogpa
also took the initiative to install tin waste-bins
in and around the RIM campus at strategic
locations in order to ensure proper waste
disposal and management. Following the
previous year’s track, cuboidal tin waste-bins
were made out of milk powder containers
donated by one of Tshogpa’s members. Prior
to pitching the waste-bins, members cleaned
the containers and painted it green, since
the color represents nature and harmony. The waste-bins that are installed around the campus will
be emptied and taken by the city municipality once a week. The easy access to trash bins not only
addresses the problem of littering in the campus, but it also raises environmental awareness among the
residents and the passerby.
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Waste picking at Thim-Throm
Jigme Thinley
12th
October, 2014: The members of the Zhenphen Tshogpa collected wastes by the highway of
Thimphu main town as volunteers.
The coverage of this social work was from the Bhutan Oil Distribution Oil Station at Lungten Zampa
till Royal Textile Academy building at Chubachu.
After gathering at the Clock Tower at around 9:30am, the members were provided with empty sacks,
face masks, and sterile surgical gloves which were arranged by the Thimphu Thromde. They then
distributed themselves into two groups and started along the two sides of the road from the starting
point.
Every bit of garbage was picked up with sincerity and dignity. It was observed that the drains were
the dirtiest part of the city. There were few spots where cleaning the wastes was impossible due to
deposition of huge amount of sand.
As the volunteers proceeded into the midday, the town became filled with people. Volunteers however
diligently shouldered their responsibility despite inconveniences. Few residents along even came out
and helped the Tshogpa members about their surroundings.
The collected wastes were emptied in a compactor truck assigned by the Thimphu Thromde for the
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Kesang Wangchuk
On 12th October, a group of Zhenphen Tshogpa members contributed volunteer services for two days
for the construction of a prayer hall at Cheri Monastery. In these two days, the members contributed
services in the form of carrying sand and cement from the Dodeyna Bridge up to the monastery,
which is about 4 km uphill. Apart from the members of the Zhenphen Tshogpa, some of the Royal
Body Guards also volunteered to carry sand and cement in one of these two days.
Organizing prayer sessions
Jigme Thinley
The Tshogpa tries to help the community through every angle possible. Of many, one is the spiritual
angle.
The Tshogpa agrees that as a community, a misfortune occurring to one is a misfortune to all, and
it is a collective responsibility to help the unfortunate RIM family member. Further, the Tshogpa
acknowledges that we are very much susceptible to ill fortunes and there, we need to help however
small and stand united however difficult.
There have been many ill fortunes like death and sickness of closed ones in the RIM Family.
Collaborating with the immediate affected RIM family member and the prayer coordinator, the
Tshogpa helped organizing prayers in the RIM prayer hall. The Tshogpa provides necessary items for
the prayer whenever needed. The members involve in preparing butter lamps, arrangements, praying,
etc.
This help that the Tshogpa renders will knit close bond in the RIM Family and build a stronger
harmonious community besides assisting the dead or the sick. It would also work towards preventing
such misfortunes and promoting peace and prosperity in RIM.
The Tshogpa extends its gratitude to the prayer coordinator for his prompt, huge, generous and
unfailing support during those hours of need.
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Zhabtok at Rinchen Kuenphen Primary School, Changangkha
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Kesang Wangchuk
5th
April, 2014: On this day, a group of Zhenphen members volunteered for the preparation of His
Holiness Jangtrul Rinpoche’s blessing at the football ground of Rinchen Kuenphen Primary School,
Changangkha. The Zhenphen members were engaged in preparation activities for the ‘wang,’ such as,
pitching tents, collecting pine leaves from Dochula, and hoisting of flags around the football ground.
Mass Cleaning Campaign
Kinley Paydon Dorji
April 23rd
, 2014: In our endeavor to avail our services towards cleaner RIM campus, Zhenphen Tshogpa
organized an hour long Socially Useful and Productive Work (SUPW) on Wednesday, April 23rd
, 2014.
The SUPW comprised of a Mass Cleaning of the campus and involved all the members of Zhenphen
Tshogpa. The work distribution was as follows: cleaning of dinning hall and its surrounding by the
Diploma in National Law members, cleaning drain from the library to the dinning hall by Post Graduate
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day, the Minister of Agriculture and Forests attended the session as the chief guest. Likewise, a group
of foreign dignitaries from the Brigitte Bardot Foundation (BDF is the leading animal protection
NGO in France) and they addressed the audience concerning the importance of animal protection.
A group of Zhenpen members, particular PGDPA students, attended the inauguration session.
Zhabtok at Cheri Monastery
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Zhabtok at Jangsa Animal Saving Trust
Kesang Wangchuk
20th
and 21st
of September, 2014: The members of the Zhenphen Tshogpa contributed volunteer
services for Jangsa Animal Saving Trust. Jangsa is a non-profit charity organization which is engaged
in upholding the Buddhist practice of “Tshethar.” In order to inaugurate the Jangsa Animal Saving
Trust Shelter, the Zhenphen Tshogpa members volunteered for two consecutive days in pitching tents,
collecting pine leaves, hoisting prayer flags and improving the parking lot. And, on the inauguration
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Diploma in Public Administration and Post Graduate Diploma in National Law members, cleaning
of the hostel surrounding by Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management (Govt.) members
and picking trash and litter and grass cutting from RIM entrance to the kitchen by Post Graduate
Diploma in Financial Management (Business) members and Diploma in Information Management
members.
The important element of the Mass Cleaning Campaign of RIM was to highlight the importance to
keeping our community clean and to develop working relationships between the Tshogpa and the
management.
Publication of Annual Activity Report 2013 of RIM Zhenphen Tshogpa
Jigme Thinley
May 1st
, 2014: The Annual Activity Report 2013 was published with an aim to document the
achievements the Tshogpa in span of a year since the day of its institution and later on serve as an
invaluable future reference. The report was inaugurated by Honorable Director of RIM during the
Inspiration Session.
RIM Zhenphen
Tshogpa
Annual Activity Report
2013
Published on: May 1st, 2014
ROYAL INSTITUTE OF
M A N A G E M E N T
RIM Zhenphen Tshogpa was instituted towards providing true services to the society. Undeniably,
the name itself strongly suggests that it is an association formed by Royal Institute of Management
which is explicitly dedicated towards benefit of others.
The report has that the Tshogpa in the year 2013 served the community from heart in various activities
validated by their contribution in the following capacities.
The Tshogpa had undertaken cleaning of water source and tank to make the water safer and purer
for use. It also had offered zhabtok at Dzongsar Khyentse Retreat Centre, Paro and even at Simtokha
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Dzong. The Tshogpa had also helped cleaning the wastes around Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National
Referral Hospital and at Changjiji where possible stakeholders were tried to involve as far as possible.
Waste bins were installed in RIM campus to not fail in maintaining cleanliness at home while the
Tshogpa tried advocating the same outside.
The Tshogpa made its historic stride by drafting the Constitution. It was completed on 12th September,
2013 and was accepted as the guiding principle and framework for the Tshogpa. The making involved
Task Force members and office bearers who extensively deliberation.
The reports were done by the then two reporters for the Tshogpa under supervision of the Chief
Advisor. The publication was somehow delayed from publishing in 2013.
Thus, the publication was taken up by the team of this year’s executives i.e. General Secretary, and
the two reporters. It was published by the Department of Research and Consultancy, RIM. The
copies were made available in the Library.
Zhabtok work at Simtokha Dzong
Dechen Wangmo
26th
of May: Total of 32 Students of PGDFM volunteered for a cleaning campaign at Simtokha
Dzong during the occasion on arrival of His Holiness the Je Khenpo from Punakha for the summer
retreat.
They volunteered starting from 9 am in the morning till 5pm in the evening. The Zhenphen Tshogpa
members helped prepare for the reception of his holiness and monastic body on their arrival to
summer residence of Zhung Dratshang.
The volunteers were involved and participated in the activities like making a gate, hoisting the flags,
flower transplantation, mowing the lawn, and maintenance of parking lot.
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Hospital (JDWNRH) initiated Blood Donation Drive here at Royal Institute of Management in
PGDPA Classroom that afternoon.
The need for helping the least advantaged and helpless ones has been felt all over the places. The
interventions vary from providing food, shelter and security for vulnerable groups. Inspired by its
motto, “Services from Heart”, the RIM Zhenphen Tshogpa organised Blood Donation Drive.
The Drive was overseen by the Blood Unit team of JDWNRH. 51 donors comprising of Institutes
faculty, support staff and trainees came forward to donate. However, 13 of the potential donors could
not donate because of problems associated with the blood pressure and some undergoing medication.
Donors were extremely satisfied as they could donate their blood that would save the lives of others.
Tashi Tenzin, one of the donors pursuing Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration, expressed
his gratitude for the Tshogpa for bringing the Hospital team which otherwise trainees find difficult to
allocate time to visit the hospital to donate blood. Ngawang Chezang, a trainee of Department of
Information Management System said, “There is no other thing that we can do to help others than
to donate blood.”
Mr Chonga Zangpo, a Faculty of the Department of Finance and Business, said, “I will donate every
after three months from now on.”
The Blood Unit team expressed their gratitude for the Tshogpa for coordinating the Drive and donors
for donating. Dr. Marukh Getshen, an Incharge of the Blood Bank, requested to explore possibilities
of instituting such collaboration hereafter and be initiated every after three months.
Donors were served with refreshments of fruit juice, candy, milk and Horlicks sponsored by the
Hospital team and Ms Kinley Om, a Faculty of Department of Finance and Business of the Institute.
The Drive stretched over two hours from 14:00 hours to 16: 00 hours.
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15th, 2014. Anchored by Tshogpa members, the benefit show staged diverse performances by the
members, which include Dzongkha, Hindi and English dances and also solo song performances. In
order to attract more audiences, the show also featured popular guest performers—Namgay Jiggs
(one of the most renowned and loved singers in the country), The Babas (a well-known band in
town), and Kezang Dorji (a rapper, singer and a song writer).
Moreover, food stalls were also set up outside the auditorium. The menu comprised of tea and snacks
(alu dam, chana, chilli chop, finger chips and popcorn) prepared by the Tshogpa members.
The first of its kind ever held by the Tshogpa, the show was a major success.
Grass Cutting
Kinley Paydon Dorji
July 30th
, 2014: In order to be a part of the host for the forthcoming Royal Institute of Management
Convocation on August 10th and National Graduates Orientation Program from August 12-23rd,
2014, Zhenphen Tshogpa rendered a helping hand to the very institute of ours. Towards that end,
RIM Zhenphen Tshogpa organized Socially Useful and Productive Work (SUPW) to cut and mow
grasses alongside the RIM football field.
Towards saving the lives of others
Dechen Rabgyal
Friday, August 1, 2014: In order to help the patients with insufficient blood, the RIM Zhenphen
Tshogpa in collaboration with the Blood Unit of the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral
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The refreshment and lunch was provided for all the volunteers by the management of the Simtokha
Dzong.
The pitching of trash-bins
Kesang Wangchuk
May 28th
, 2014: With the objective of striving for “a cleaner and beautiful Bhutan,” on Wednesday,
May 28, 2014, a group of Zhenphen volunteers pitched trash-bins near Tachog Drubchu (Holy
Water) in Paro. The initiative to pitch trash-bins came against the backdrop of plenty of paper,
plastics and bottles being littered in the vicinity of the Drubchu, otherwise a holy and beautiful place.
The Tshogpa also pitched a trash-bin at the entrance of Tachog Lhakhang.
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Jigme Thinley
6th
July, 2014: A group of four boys went to Dzongsar Khyentse Retreat Centre, Paro to make zhabtok
towards contributing in the construction of the Centre.
The construction of the Centre is making its progress gently due to non-involvement of big contractors.
It is all left to people of the nation for their volunteerism. It is thus conclusive that this decision is
one clever means opened by His Eminence Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpochhe, the Lama well
regarded for sharp intellect, for the people to help them out of this mundane samsara by accumulating
huge merit through this volunteerism.
Therefore, there are his followers volunteering anytime possible in the construction. Mrs. Tashi
Zhabtok at Paro
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Chozom is one among many who volunteers and coordinates the work. She enquired for four boys
from the Tshogpa on that day to the Chief Advisor of the Tshogpa.
She came to collect the volunteers and four boys including and coordinated by the General Secretary
of Tshogpa went with her at around quarter past 8:00am.
There were already more than 20 volunteers already in work when they reached the area. Anti-
Corruption Commission Chairperson, Dasho Aum Neten Zam was also there full of joy and energy.
The work was mainly the crushing of few 10 meter squares of an old cemented flooring and carrying
this crushed debris to maintain the parking area. The work also included shifting and gathering of
stones from odd places.
The volunteers were provided with necessities for the work like gloves, sacks and tools. They were
served refreshments and delicious lunch.
The volunteers worked mirthfully that even the hardest job of the day – the crushing of the floor –
turned easy. Sweat, dusts, and huff and puff became everyone’s best company. When evening began
dawning, the works planned for the day were neatly completed.
As the volunteers of Tshogpa as well as others began to bid adieus to the hosts there, they were
sincerely acknowledged for their day’s hard work saying that the work would have been procrastinated
had not there been them volunteering that day.
Past 5:00pm, the volunteers representing the Tshogpa took a last glance at their work and the place
and headed back to RIM. Their aching bodies spelled their dedicated zhabtok and contentment out
of it. They knew that a good rest was the only wish what they sought after.
Zhenphen Tshogpa Fund Raising Cultural Show
Kinley Paydon Dorji
July 15th
, 2014: In order to sustain as a social service unit committed to help the destitute and render
community service, Zhenphen Tshogpa organized a fund raising cultural show on Tuesday, July
