We are deeply saddened by the demise of our beloved ama Sandra Esner on 19th Sept (18th Sept USA), our long-time supporter and benefactor who supported this monastery with pure dedication and generosity. Her kind and compassionate support has truly made a big difference here. Drepung Gomang Monastery and all it's monks will never ever forget her gratefulness. May her soul rest in peace.
On 19th evening prayer session was dedicated to our great benefactor Ama Sandra Esner who passed away today in USA. A long time supporter, helped and supported this monastery with unconditional love, affection and compassion support, visited our monastery several times with her spiritual teacher late Jadal Geshe kelsang Menlom. Our Abbot, His Eminence khen Rinpoche Geshe Jigme Gyatso and chief administrator Geshe Monlam Gyatso was able to meet beloved Ama Sandra during their recent visit to USA in July 2023, where they expressed deepest gratitude for her tremendous support to the monastery with her beloved teacher Geshe Kelsang Monlam.
Drepung Gomang Monastery and all it's monks offer deepest condolence to the family and friends of the deceased. Ama Sandra will be always remembered here in our monastery for her love and compassion not only to the monks but also to all poor and needy laiety that she extended her support.