Tashi Delek!
On behalf of the Chair of the Board of Trustees, Board of Trustees, President, Executive Board, Religious Education Committee, and the entire United Sherpa Association (U.S.A.) Inc. (Sherpa Kyidug America – Queens, New York), we extend our deepest gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to every individual, family, volunteer, and sponsor whose generosity, dedication, and selfless service made the successful celebration of Chokhor Duchen (Drukpa Tshe Zhi) & Kangyur Recitation 2026 possible.
This sacred event was successfully conducted through the collective efforts of our community. Every contribution—whether financial, material, physical, or spiritual—played an important role in preserving our Buddhist traditions and strengthening our community.
Our Heartfelt Appreciation
We sincerely thank and recognize:
Leadership
Chair of the Board of Trustees
All Members of the Board of Trustees
President
Executive Board Members
Religious Coordinator
Office Staff
Spiritual Leaders
Khenpo
All Lamas
Prayer Leaders and Chanting Teams
Event Sponsors
We extend our sincere appreciation to all sponsors and donors who generously supported:
Breakfast Sponsorship
Lunch Sponsorship
Lama Kunge (Part-Time Bonus) Sponsorship
Tsok (Offering) Sponsorship
Tsopa Offering Sponsorship
Butter Lamps and Incense Sponsorship
Tea and Butter Tea
Beverage and Drinking Water
Decoration Sponsorship
Flowers and Decoration
Cleaning and Sanitation Supplies Sponsorship
All Other Event Necessities and In-Kind Donations
Sponsors (Lawas/Jindakhas)
We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of our 31 Lawa Sponsors, whose support greatly contributed to the success of this sacred event.
Ang Chhiring Sherpa (Gorja) – Khoria
Dorjee Sherpa – Gomdel, Ramechhap
Er. Temba Sherpa – Kerung
Lhakpa Tenji Sherpa – Ramechhap
Rinjima Sherpa – Jiri, Dolakha
Chhiring T. Sherpa – Mainapokhari, Dolakha
Chima Sherpa – Jiri, Dolakha
Pasang Sherpa (Dragon) – Shyama, Dolakha
Dawa Karma Sherpa – Shyama, Dolakha
Dendi Sherpa – Ramechhap
Dorjee Sherpa (SKA Treasurer) – Goli
Kojock Dhindup Sherpa – Silangkati
Mingmar Sherpa – Phera
Nawang Zangbu Sherpa – Shyama, Dolakha
Pasang Sherpa – Jiri, Dolakha
Pasang Sherpa (SKA Vice President) – Chulemu
Pasang Sherpa Lama (Vice President) – Shyama, Dolakha
Pemba Tshiri Sherpa – Baganje, Solu
Phurba Sherpa – Chongkhu, Dolakha
Mrs. Yangdu Lama (Executive Board) – Junbeshi, Solukhumbu
Mrs. Pemba Doma Lama (Executive Board) – Junbeshi, Solukhumbu
Ngawang Temba Sherpa – Lhosa-1, Dolakha
Pasang Lhomu Sherpa – Texas / Dolakha
Phurchiri & Pasang Sherpa – Texas / Dolakha
Rinji Sherpa – Texas / Dolakha
Phara Dendi Sherpa – Bhojpur
Ngawang Jimpa Sherpa – Chulemu/Solukhumbu
Ang Pasang Sherpa – Dolakha (63rd Street, New York)
Phugelzen & Maya Sherpa – Woodside, New York
Ngadoma Sherpa – Texas / Dolakha
Ang Ngima Sherpa – Jamaica, New York
Special Recognition:
We also extend our sincere appreciation to:
All individual donors
All breakfast and lunch contributors
All volunteers
Kitchen and serving teams
Registration team
Religious ceremony coordinators
Cultural program performers
Decoration team
Youth volunteers
Cleanup team
Families and community members
Every participant and devotee
Everyone who contributed directly or indirectly to the success of this sacred event.
Your generosity, compassion, and volunteer spirit reflect the true values of the Buddha’s teachings and the strength of our Sherpa community. We are deeply grateful for your unwavering support and dedication.
May the merits accumulated through this sacred observance bring peace, harmony, good health, long life, prosperity, and the flourishing of the Buddha Dharma throughout the world. May all sentient beings be free from suffering and enjoy lasting happiness.
With deepest respect and sincere gratitude,
United Sherpa Association (U.S.A.) Inc.
Sherpa Kyidug America – Queens, New York
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
President
Executive Board
Religious Coordinator
More event photos will be added shortly……
More event photos will be added shortly.