The new book, "#DawnSparkle," has just been launched! This book is a collection of teachings compiled by senior nun and teacher Lopon Tingdzin Zangmo from Igoo village in Ladakh. Lopon Tingdzin Zangmo teaches regularly at Druk Amitabha Mountain and to Sanghas around the world.

A special talk on “Kalachakra Tantra” was given by Shri Niraj Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India. Followed by that was a debate on impact of social media on mental health. Participants included students from the Himalayas.

Cultural Performances representing regions across the Himalayas and beyond were on display on night 2 of the Annual Drukpa Council programme. #GyalwangDrukpa #AnnualDrukpaCouncil #drukpa #drukpanuns #KungFuNuns #10ADC Annual Drukpa Council

The Drukpa monks of Druk Sang-Ngag Choling Monastery leading the morning Smoke Puja that starts off each day of the Annual Drukpa Council. #GyalwangDrukpa #AnnualDrukpaCouncil #drukpa #drukpanuns #KungFuNuns #10ADC #SmokePuja #RiwoSangCho

Photos from the heartfelt Appreciation Award Ceremony for Lama Thinley from France, followed by a Khadar ceremony. #GyalwangDrukpa #AnnualDrukpaCouncil #drukpa #drukpanuns #KungFuNuns #10ADC Annual Drukpa Council

This program at Annual Drukpa Council is dedicated to the works and volunteers of Live to Love from around the world. Live to Love International

Images from “Chabdro Semkyed,” a special teaching event given by the teacher Acharya Stanzin Namgyal. #GyalwangDrukpa Annual Drukpa Council #drukpa #drukpanuns #KungFuNuns #10ADC #AcharyaStanzinNamgyal

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. #GyalwangDrukpa Annual Drukpa Council #drukpa #drukpanuns Kung Fu Nuns #10ADC #SmokePuja

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. Annual Drukpa Council

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.” #GyalwangDrukpa Annual Drukpa Council #Drukpa #DrukpaNuns #KungFuNuns #10ADC #KuengaRinpoche #KhenpoSherabGyatso

A teaching on “Pure Motivation with Morality in Daily Living” took place at ADC, given by Lopen Samten Palmo. #GyalwangDrukpa Annual Drukpa Council #drukpa #drukpanuns Kung Fu Nuns #10ADC

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. #GyalwangDrukpa Annual Drukpa Council #drukpa #drukpanuns Kung Fu Nuns #10ADC

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!

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. #annualdrukpacouncil

✨Reuters spotlight Drukpa nuns, more popularly known as Kung Fu nuns, As they took centre stage at the recent 10th Annual Drukpa Council. Thank you Reuters for the feature! Read 👇🏻 reuters.com/world/asia-pac… Gyalwang Drukpa Gyalwa Dokhampa

✨ The 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! Read 👇🏻 theguardian.com/world/2024/dec…

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 WION. Thank you WIONews! 🫶 m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

This story by Kuensel beautifully encapsulates the essence, vision and goal of Annual Drukpa Council. Read now: kuenselonline.com/adc-to-foster-…

We offer our warmest birthday wishes to Gyalwang Drukpa & Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche. 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 ✨🪷

📣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: forms.gle/XpheAYoUXouqeE…