Cycle of Karma: 10 – 15th September
Following the example of the Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche – who ran nine fundraising marathons to support the rebuilding of Surmang, his father’s monastery in Tibet – you can raise money for Surmang and Shambhala Mountain Center, and contribute towards an extremely worthwhile cause: Surmang is being rebuilt not only to house and train Buddhist monks and nuns, but to serve as a school for local lay people and children.
Known as Surmang Düdtsi-til, the Surmang shedra was part of the complex of monasteries of Surmang until the destruction of much of the site in the 1950s. Today, Surmang Düdtsi-til remains one of the poorest monasteries in Tibet – in one of the poorest regions – and is pivotal to keeping hopes and dreams alive.
This bike fundraising pilgrimage from Boulder, ends at The Great Stupa of Dharmakaya: ride over the Continental Divide, through Vagabond Ranch, to the Stupa, and back to Boulder.
Each rider is asked to raise what they can from pledges for their ride. In addition you are responsible for the cost of meals, lodging, and any bike repairs along the way, in the range of $300-$400. Help will be provided with coordinating lodging reservations, and with gear planning and other logistics in the weeks leading up to the ride. There are no support vehicles and you are responsible to coordinate any shuttle or pick up needs. For more details or to sign up contact Josh.
For info on how to pledge money, training, routes, and any other info, click on the link: http://www.vagabondranch.org/cycle-of-karma
For Information
Call: 303-242-5338