"Studying the Dharma is entirely up to you. If you want to study or you
don't want to study it's up to you. There is no law telling you what to do.
One thing I can say is to think about it carefully. It's really up to you.
And then, if you think it's helpful, then you take it but it is entirely up to you."
In answer to the Chorus question "Rinpoche, can you please give us advice about studying the Dharma?"
Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche
Chorus audience and performance August 6, 2010 NYC
Thank you so much for that beautiful singing and prayer by the Milarepa Children's Chorus
to Tibet's Je Tsongkapa (teacher of the first Dalai Lama.) I am sure the singing has a
good impact and effect on their life. The effect of Tara will be in their life forever ...
this performance is related to the Tibetan tradition of making offerings. So thank you!
Geleg Rinpoche, Founder of Jewel Heart
March 12, 2010 Tibet House NYC
"I send blessings to Rochelle and the Milarepa Children's Chorus."
Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, Nepal
October 15, 2009
"It is important to teach children the teachings of the Buddha.
I do believe if they study the Buddha's principles they
will lead a good life of meaning and significance."
Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
September 11, 2009
"The Milarepa Children's Chorus is so so important because
the children are the future of the Dharma."
- The Very Venerable 9th Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
The Maine Retreat August 7, 2009
"The Milarepa Songs that you sing will have a
long-lasting effect in your lives now and in the future"
- Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
New York City June 19, 2009
"Chorus songs have certainly changed since I was a child!"
- Daniel Goleman
92nd Street Y, New York City June 22, 2009
"Thank you for sharing the photographs of the Milarepa Costume Party!
How inspiring and especially reassuring that children are exposed to such sanity on one hand
and to the existence of peaceful and wrathful dieties and how to prepare and deal with such energies!!!
What powerful seeds of preparation for this life of course but also for the bardo!
You are like a fairy, magician, gardener of hearts... helping them to flourish...
It soothes my heart to know that this is happening. Khenpo is so happy with you I am sure...
May you and your joy live forever!"
Love, Liliane Busby
Montreal, Canada November 2, 2009
"Did I actually express in words to you how wonderful your
Chorus was in so many ways in their performance last night?
I am not sure that I did, and I want to be certain that you "hear" it, read it, from me.
It is really amazing what you are doing with them. And it has far-reaching effects."
- Paulette Graf, Life Coach
The Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa
NEW YORK CITY MAY 17, 2008
Milarepa Children's Chorus — Rubin Museum Tibetan Festival
The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
Rebel Buddha Tour Book Signing
The Milarepa Children's Chorus
November 13, 2010 New York City
The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
Rebel Buddha Tour Book Signing
The Milarepa Children's Chorus
November 13, 2010 New York City
Reading the Chorus program to Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche
August 6, 2010 NYC
Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche reading the lyrics of The Guard Song
Milarepa Children's Chorus Audience August 6, 2010 NYC
Click below to view Chorus singing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaZeWOIt3Xc
Khandro Rinpoche with Chorus members at Symphony Space
Long Life Empowerment Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche August 5, 2010
Gesar Mukpo Rinpoche with Chorus members at Symphony Space
Long Life Empowerment Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche August 5, 2010
Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
The First North American Kagyu Monlam
KTD Monastery, Woodstock NY
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ugotrade/sets/72157624532434476/show/
Jetsun Ngodup Pelzom, The 17th Gyalwa Karmapa's sister with her nephew
The First North American Kagyu Monlam
KTD Monastery, Woodstock NY
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ugotrade/sets/72157624532434476/show/
Chorus Rehearsing with Harry Einhorn
The First North American Kagyu Monlam
KTD Monastery, Woodstock NY
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ugotrade/sets/72157624532434476/show/
Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche with Chorus members
The First North American Kagyu Monlam
KTD Monastery, Woodstock NY
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ugotrade/sets/72157624532434476/show/
Gelek Rinpoche
Tibet House
New York City March 12, 2010
GelekRinpoche.html
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ugotrade/sets/72157623629791550/show/
Video:
Part one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdg9ZZOiYqY
Part two:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCXl83IY7Wg
Mingyur Rinpoche, Paul, Erin and our newest Chorus Member Iris
92nd Street Y New York City June 22, 2009
VIDEO :
http://blog.92y.org/index.php/weblog/item/92y_video_the_milarepa_childrens_theater_and_chorus/
Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche and the Chorus.
E-Vam Institute New York City September 11, 2009
VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdsBmX6-kFk
Shambhala Arts Festival Photos by Michael Lo 2009
Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art
Chorus Rehearsal August 2010
About Us
Milarepa Children's Theater and Chorus
Rochelle Weithorn, Founder and Artistic Director
Bio and Photo
rweithorn@aol.com
Milarepa Children's Theater
Our Mission Statement
Children's Day Sunday December 20, 2009
Shambhala Meditation Center of New York
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ugotrade/sets/72157623040935302/show/
Milarepa Costume Party October 30, 2009
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ugotrade/sets/72157622702791834/show/
The Shambhala Times Community News Magazine Article:
http://shambhalatimes.org/2009/02/21/the-milarepa-childrens-theater-and-chorus/
21 Taras and Five Buddha Families Workshop — Friday January 10, 2009
VIDEO:
http://www.blip.tv/file/2546846
Milarepa Children's Theater and Chorus
Rehearsal Workshop Performance and Costume Party
www.yasodharaplay.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMULZAzpcp8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbov93RKswc
www.mahamayaplay.com
www.tangerineofmindfulness.com
