a primary school for local children were built. The Amitābha Temple, Retreat House, and guest house opened in 2000 in a tremendous celebration that was attended by thousands of guests. Recent activities In December 2008, Triwa Rinpoche and the monks of Sershul Monastery participated in a community film initiative, organized by the Kham Film Project. In 2009, Triwa Rinpoche was invited by Rigdzin Namkha Gyatso Rinpoche and Tromthog Rinpoche to visit Europe. During this first visit in Europe, Triwa Rinpoche visited and taught hundreds of students at the Rigdzin Community in Switzerland, Dzogchen Ling in the Netherlands and Chokhor Ling in Spain, as well as Rigpa's Lerab Ling at the request of Sogyal Rinpoche. References Rinpoches