Building Futures • Preserving Heritage
Every Project is a Seed Planted for Future Generations
At Changchup Choeling, every project is a sacred act a commitment to honoring the wisdom of the past and embracing the possibilities of tomorrow. Each brick laid, each book purchased, each tree planted is an investment in transformation, hope, and the future of Tibetan Buddhist culture.
Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Modern Knowledge
Imagine a space where centuries-old Buddhist scriptures sit alongside the latest textbooks in quantum physics. Where debates on philosophy happen in one room while chemistry experiments unfold in another.
This revolutionary academic wing will transform how our nuns learn, preparing them to navigate both timeless Buddhist truths and modern world challenges.
Target Completion: December 2025
Comprehensive collection of Buddhist texts, science & language resources
Hands-on science facilities, computers, Science & Buddhism workshops
Spaces for English, mathematics, traditional debate practice
Texts covering Gelug, Kagyu, Nyingma, Sakya, Bon & ancient Indian scriptures
Preserving 332 Years of Sacred Art and Heritage
Our Gonkhang is a living repository of spiritual power and cultural memory. Built on the site where Mahasiddha Hari meditated in the 15th century and blessed by His Holiness the 5th Dalai Lama.
This sacred shrine houses ancient statues of Chakrasamvara, Hevajra, four-armed Mahakala, the lion-faced Dakini, and the magnificent thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara.
Photographic documentation, structural engineering assessment, conservation specialist consultation
Foundation reinforcement, waterproofing, roof repairs, wall stabilization, climate control
Mural stabilization, traditional painting restoration, statue preservation using authentic methods
Creating Safe, Dignified Homes for Our Nuns
When our eldest nuns first arrived decades ago, there were no proper accommodations—just barren land and makeshift shelters. Today, each nun has two small rooms providing privacy and dignity.
But our work is far from complete.
Young girls are on a waiting list—we cannot accept them due to space constraints. Winters reach -20°C/-4°F.
10-15 additional residential units, renovation, improved insulation, solar heating systems
Expanded water purification, solar panels for sustainable electricity, backup generators
Upgraded kitchen, expanded dining hall, healthcare room, common areas
Direct Support, Transformative Impact
Behind every number is a name, a dream, a young woman with infinite potential.
Age 12 • Zanskar
Received the sacred nun's vow from His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Dreams of becoming a Geshema scholar and teaching Buddhist philosophy.
Age 13 • Bhutan
Grew up with a single mother who struggled immensely. Felt called to become a nun to gain spiritual strength to help others.
Age 16 • Zangla
From a farming family with six siblings. Dreams of teaching other young women from remote areas.
Age 11 • Himachal
Attended local school for just two years. Family couldn't afford education. Received a new name and a new beginning in 2024.
Age 8 • Ladakh
Father passed before she was born. Raised by grandmother in extreme poverty. One of our youngest students, proving age is no barrier to wisdom.
Each nun now has her own two-room accommodation
Beautiful space for communal prayers and ceremonies
Growing collection of Buddhist texts and resources
Tree planting, gardens where once was barren land
Water systems, paths, and essential facilities
Ongoing provision of books and teaching aids
For questions about donations:
changchupchoelingzangla@gmail.com
Changchup Choeling is a small Nunnery in the Himalayan region of Zangla ,Zanskar.We believe in Spiritual and Modern education.We strongly believe in preserving our culture.
