Jangchub Choeling Nunnery
SPONSOR JANGCHUB CHOELING NUNS
With the vision and support of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Jangchub Choeling Nunnery is a Buddhist Center in Mundgod,Southern India. Founded in 1987.
Today there are about 250 nuns who call Jangchub Choeling their home. The nuns range from the age of 9 years to 76 years. Most of the nuns are from Tibet and also from different parts of India, there are nuns from foreign countries like, Bhutan, Nepal, South Korea and Taiwan.
Jangchub Choeling is an educational institution for women who vigorously pursue the study of Buddhist scriptures in the Nalanda tradition, culminating in the Geshema Degree (Doctoral Degree). We have ten Teachers from Gaden and Drepung Monastery, including the Abbot, philosophy, grammar and poetry teachers. One of the teacher teaches science to the students. Five of our nuns teach philosophy and English to the young nuns.
Philosophy is one of the main subjects; the nuns also study Pramana (logic), Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom), Madhyamika (Middle Way), Abhidhama (Treasure of Knowledge) and Vinaya (Monastic discipline). The nuns receive a certificate upon completion of each of the main texts.
Kuzum Lata
My Dharma name is Kalsang Bhuti. I am 39 years old from Spiti which is situated in north India. My father died when I was very young, and my mother is a house wife. I have six siblings and we belongs to a farmer family. I became nun at the age of 19, stayed at the small nunnery in my village. So now I came here to study Buddhist philosophy and enhance my knowledge. I am happy to be here, I will try my best to fulfill the dreams of my mothers. I enjoy staying in this nunnery and I came to Jangchub Choeling Nunnery in 2023 on the first month of January. I would really appreciate your generosity and kindness in supporting me in my spiritual journey through Jangchub choeling Nunnery.
Ugyen Choedon
I am 23 years old from Bhutan. I got ordained when i was 16 years old. I joined Sherab Choeling Nunnery in 2008. I came to Jangchub Choeling Nunnery in 2016. Due to my illness, i have to go back to Bhutan and missed my exam now i am back and trying my best at study. I will be grateful to anyone who would support me to in my spiritual journey. I will always hold you in my prayers and wishes you a happy and healthy life. Thank you.
Tenzin Chotton
I am 20 years old from Mon Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. I didn’t go to school but study bit in Gyang Gon Choeling Nunnery. I have six siblings. I’ve two elder sisters, two elder brothers and two younger sisters. My parents are farmers. I joined Jangchub Choeling Nunnery in 2023 on the first month of January. It is great blessing to have this opportunity. I would really appreciate your generosity and kindness in supporting me in my spiritual journey.
Choney Wangmo Sponsored
My Name is Choney Wangmo. I am 18 years old from Zanskar, Ladakh India. I have four siblings and I am the second eldest among all. My parents are in their mid-forties. For me being a nun is one of my dreams and I became a nun on my own decision and interest. I want to help others and want to be a good nun. Becoming nun is a precious in my life I am finally able to get into nunnery after my tenth standard and I hope to sustain my life being kind and helpful to others and myself. I joined the Jangchub Choeling Nunnery in 2021.
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