August, 2011: Kunert GmbH donates for schools/monasteries in the Himalayas
We thank the company KUNERT Fashion GmbH & Co. KG in Immenstadt/Germany for their regularly donations of socks.
Oct, 2011: Physio research at Shangpa Rinpoche´s nunnery in Muktinath
We conducted initial research to find out with what types of musculoskeletal conditions the nuns at Muktinath suffered , and how they would best benefit from physiotherapy treatment and training. ...then were asked to write down the answers, and then discuss them within the larger group...
Note: Kathmandu/Nepal, Oct. 9, 2011 - KHCP- works meeting with Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche
Just arrived from our medicalcamp in Mustang we meet Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche in Kathmandu. We talk about news and plans of the project at his places here in Kathmandu. With Lama Phuntsok and Lama Lekshey we plan the school issues. (VIDEO-HNY-Wishes by Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche).
Note: Kathmandu/Nepal, Nov 02, 2011 - KHCP- works meeting with Manang Trust and local doctors
A nice works meeting of the KHCP-team (doctors), the direction of the Manang Trust and local doctors took place. All together we visited the new common clinic room at Swayambhu, Kathmandu. Here we talked how to install the furniture and medical stuff. Mobile units will enable dental treatments, ENT and general medicine.
10-2011: Medicalcamp in Shangpa Rinpoche´s nunnery Muktinath/Nepal
After a cumbersome ascent in an SUV, the team of Shangpa Rinpoche arrives in Muktinath. In the evening, dinner with Rinpoche and all his nuns in friendly atmosphere. After, we introduce ourselves to each other while Rinpoche translates and emphasizes the importance of the project. The medical camp start the following day at 3800 m altitude. The next 2 day, medical services are provided and the people living in Muktinath are invited as well. Shangpa Rinpoche invites us to a pilgrimage afterwards.
Note: Second Mobile Dental Unit for Use in India:
Our first dental unit is being used successfully: we thank the company DTS Design Dental Technical Systems for their generous pricing. At this time, we are raising funds for a second unit, which we will need for logistic reasons.
Oct. 9-10, 2008: KHCP-Medical Camp at Shedra Kalimpong/India
The 120 students at Karmapa´s Mahavihar (University) in Kalimpong did their first self-organized medicalcamp. All monks of the University got a profound check and treatment. The dentist who worked for the KHCP since 3 years, a classical doctor and a doctor for tibetian medicine did a great job.
10-2011: Medical Camp in Shangpa Rinpoche´s monastery Pokhara/Nepal
After successful transfer of our new dental unit we were able to repair and clean teeth professionally for the first time under the supervision of our dentist Regina - a great success. Other members of the team were two further General Practitioners, a Physical Therapist and helpers, therefore we could serve not only all monks in the JCMonastery (now members of the KHCP) but also monks of the neighbouring Sakya Monastery and Tibetan refugees from the village. After all we went on a pilgrimage to Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche's Monastery.
