Dzongkar Choede Buddhist Culture Center is one of the oldest monasteries in Tibet. It was re-established in Hunsur, south India in 1972. In Tibet, it used to thrive as a spiritual and cultural center with over 600 monks. During the Chinese invasion, the monastery suffered severe damage and lost most of its monks, with less than 5% surviving. Today, Dzongkar Choede serves as a cultural hub, preserving Tibetan traditions such as chanting, ritual mask dances, and butter sculpture. It is home to approximately 300 monks who are also offered modern education.
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Lobsang Rigsang
Birthplace:Tawang
D.o.B: May 10, 2008
Code No: ZCM 331
Lobsang comes from a remote area of Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, India. With two younger siblings staying at home, his parents struggle to make ends meet with their farming income. Due to financial constraints, Lobsang was sent to the monastery to study Buddhist philosophy.
Name: Thupten Phengyal
Birthplace: Nepal
D.o.B: November 1, 2009
Code No: ZCM 416
Thupten hails from Goldhunga Village, Kathmandu Nepal. His family consists of two brothers and two sisters, and they rely solely on farming for their livelihood. However, the income from their fields is insufficient to sustain their family. In February 2018, Thupten was admitted to Dzongkar Choede Monastery, where he found happiness and a sense of belonging.
Name: Thupten Rinzin
Birthplace: Nepal
D.o.B: February 30, 2006
Code No: ZCM 415
Thupten hails from Nepal and comes from a very poor family residing in the small village of Goldhunga, Kathmandu, Nepal. With one brother and one sister, his family relies on farming a small plot of land, which isn’t enough to sustain them. In hopes of securing a better future, Thupten was sent to the monastery to study Buddhist philosophy.
Name: Thupten Choegyal
Birthplace: Nepal
D.o.B: April 4, 2010
Code No: ZCM 418
Thupten, born in Rasuwa District, Kathmandu Nepal, hails from a family of farmers. His parents struggle to care for their four young children, facing even greater challenges after a major earthquake struck Nepal. The devastation left their village in ruins, with no proper shelter, food, or clothing available.
Name: Thupten Mepham
D.o.B: February 25, 2016
Code No: ZCM 528
Thupten, born in 2016 and currently in kindergarten, comes from a humble background, growing up in a family of seven reliant on income from dry land farming as their sole means of sustenance. Challenged by financial constraints, none of them had the opportunity for formal education. However, Thupten is now fortunate to have access to educational support, opening doors for him to pursue learning. Despite this, his aspiration to continue his education in the monastery requires additional assistance.
Name: Thupten Rinchen
D.o.B: October 5, 2014
Code No: ZCM 480
Thupten, born in 2014 and currently in kindergarten, hails from a family of seven, including an elder sister, two older brothers, and a younger brother. Financial limitations have prevented the children from pursuing formal education. However, Thupten is now able to access educational opportunities, thanks to financial support. Despite this progress, he requires further assistance to continue his education in the monastery.
Name: Thupten Woeser
D.o.B: September 25, 2015
Code No: ZCM 518
Thupten, born in 2015, is currently in kindergarten. He belongs to a family of seven, with two older brothers and two younger sisters. Financially struggling, they rely on farming, which is greatly affected by unpredictable rainfall. Unable to afford education for their children, Thupten’s parents have decided to send him to the monastery for schooling and a chance to become a monk. However, sponsorship is needed to support his education and well-being.