Prayers
performed by Monks at Pema Ts'al
Monks
at Pema Ts'al Nepal and Sakya Tsechen Damchos Ling are available
to perform Tibetan Buddhist prayers and rituals to benefit
oneself, one's friends, and family.
The monks of Pema Ts'al Nepal
and Tsechen Damchos Ling are available to perform prayers
and rituals such as the Vairochana, Tara Puja, Mahakala,
Medicine Buddha, Samanthbhadra, and others. Please see the
following
brochure for more information.
Construction
News
In
February 2002, the children of Pema Ts'al moved to their
new home in Pokhara, Nepal, when the first phase of construction
was completed on their permanent home and school. Pema
Ts'al was able to purchase 2.5 acres of land worth USD $15,000
through a generous donation from the Tom & Margot Pritzker
and Gigi & Michael Pucker families. With financial support
received from the Vikramasila Foundation, the Institute
was then able to build the First Phase which consists of
a prayer hall, five classrooms, an art room, two guest rooms
and one special room for visiting high lamas.
Simultaneously,
14 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms were kindly financed by the
Sumadara Temple of Kobey and the people of Japan through
the efforts of Mr Dev Man Hirachan. Mr Hirachan is a well-known
Nepali social worker who resides in Osaka, Japan. Pema Ts'al
was able to purchase a car through a donation from Dr. Thomas
G Roberts. Dr. Roberts, an established dentist in Seattle,
Washington, USA, has also donated his time and skills through
hosting free dental clinics for the students of Pema Ts'al
and the residents of the local village. We would like to
convey our sincerest gratitude to all our kind contributors
and congratulate them for the project's great success.
In May 2003, a commitment from a generous donor enabled
construction of the Second Phase to begin. The Second Phase,
estimated at USD $25,000, consists of the kitchen, dining
hall, storeroom, living quarters for the cook and house
mother, additional bathrooms, and the reception area. Click
here to see a map of the Second Phase. This phase
was completed in late fall 2003. Because of the kind generosity
of so many supporters, 20 new children joined Pema Ts'al
Nepal in January 2004.
Fundraising
is currently centered around raising money to begin the
Third Phase. This phase is estimated at USD $20,000 and
will consist of 14 additional bedrooms and will allow the
Institute to accommodate 30 more students. The Fourth Phase,
estimated at USD $35,000, consists of 22 more bedrooms and
will accommodate an additional 30-40 students. The Fifth
and final phase will be construction of the monastery and
surrounding buildings and will involve the purchase of additional
land. Click here
to see a map of the total construction for the school.
