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Ani Karma KonchokAni Karma Konchok was born in 1951. She became a nun in 1968. She was at Karma Drubdey when Khenpo Rinpoche established the nunnery in 1968. She is now one of the oldest nuns in Karma Drubdey nunnery. She went into retreat several times and served the nunnery in many fields as vajra master, caretaker, and so forth. She was also one of the main attendants of Khenpo Rinpoche when he was… Read more about Ani Karma Konchok »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1951Village: Ura, Bumthang BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Ngedon ChotshoAni Ngedon Chotsho was born in 1934. She joined the nunnery when she was 67 years old. She is a devoted practitioner and tries her best to practice every day. At 91 she is still strong and never misses her practices.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 1934Village: BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Thinley SangmoAni Thrinley Sangmo was born in 1967 in a village called Repe in Bhutan. She has 9 members in her family, including herself. She has two sisters, 3 younger brothers, and two little sisters, one younger sister is with her in nunnery (Ani Dechen Palmo). She became a nun at the age of 23 in Bhutan. She likes living among other nuns. She is from a farming family, and unfortunately her… Read more about Ani Thinley Sangmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1967Village: Drubdey Gompa, BhutanNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Sherab PalmoAni Sherap Palmo (Glorious Lady of Wisdom) is from Bhutan. Twenty-five years ago she was working in her village as a farmer when she heard Khenpo Rinpoche would be coming. She had wanted to be a nun so she snuck away without telling anyone to meet him and to become a nun, first doing a one-year retreat in Bhutan. Rinpoche then brought a group of nuns for a pilgrimage to Nepal and had… Read more about Ani Sherab Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 50%Birth Year: 1964Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Samten SertsoMy name is Samten Sertso Sherpa. I was born in 1984 in Helambu / Yolmo (Nepal). There are 7 of us in our family. Three daughters and a son. One day when I was small, I was on my way to school when I saw some nuns, and I decided to be one. So, in 1997 I became a nun with a group of small girls from my village. We took refuge at Marpa Institute at Mangal, Nepal (Marpa Translator House).… Read more about Ani Samten Sertso »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1980Village: Yolmo, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Yudruk DrolmaYudruk Dolma is from Bumthang, Bhutan. She joined the nunnery in March 2020. She is the youngest among eight siblings. She studied up to grade ten. It is her own wish to become nun. She would like to study in Shedra and would like to serve the nunnery.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 1992Village: Bumthang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma DrolmaMy name is Karma Drolma. I was born on 1st January 1986 in the village of Borangmang Sakteng, Trashigang. It’s my own interest and wish to become a nun. I have 8 members in my family. My mother and younger father are yak herders. I joined the nunnery on 23rd August 2023. After completing my studies I would like to be in charge of the store.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 1986Village: Sakteng, TrashigangNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Lodro DrolmaMy name is Lodro Drolma. I was born in 1979. I came to the nunnery in 2005. I feel fortunate to be one of the 5 nuns from Karma Drubdey who received full ordination in 2022 from the spiritual leader of Bhutan. I love to meditate and stay in retreat. Currently I am helping in our nunnery’s Relocation Project.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 1979Village: Trashiyangtse, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Namdak ZangmoMy name is Namdak Zangmo. I came to the nunnery in 2004. I studied through grade 5 in the government school. I like and play dharma musical instruments quite well. I joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2012 and graduated in 2022. Now I am an assistant chant master in the nunnery.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 1987Village: Lhuntse, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Samten LhamoI became a nun in the year 2006. I speak Dzongkha and Tibetan. After my formal monastic training, in 2014 I went to Dolma Ling Institute, in India, to study further. However, due to health reasons, I could not continue my studies there. Nevertheless, I am continuing my studies here in Bhutan and hope to graduate from here.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 1987Village: Mongar, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma ChozomMy name is Karma Chozom. I came to the nunnery in 2008 after completing 8th grade in one of the Bhutanese public schools. I did my preliminary retreat in 2011 and joined the shedra in 2016. I enjoy reading dharma books and visiting holy places. I hope to serve in my nunnery and others after my studies.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 1987Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Kelzang ChodronKelzang Chodron studied up to ten standard in Galposhing higher secondary school in Mongar. She was sick for so long, and went to see one Rinpoche who lives in Thimphu, and who does cleansing rituals to remove obstacles. She stay with Rinpoche for 7 years and did Ngondro there. This year (2020) she decided to join our nunnery to do some more studies in Buddhism. She is the youngest… Read more about Ani Kelzang Chodron »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 1987Village: Chali Mongar, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Kelzang LhamoAni Kelzang Lhamo is from Mongar Chili, Bhutan. She has studied up to class eight in the government school. She has three siblings. She says that she has great interest in the Dharma and that she would like to study in the shedra and later that she would like to be a teacher.
Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 1998Village: Mongar Chili, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Thinley YudenMy name is Karma Thinley Yuden. I came to the nunnery in 2007. I like singing dharma songs. After completing the basic monastic trainings, I went into retreat for 1 year and joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2013. After graduating, I hope to serve my nunnery.
Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 1985Village: Mongar, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Yeshi PalmoMy name is Karma Yeshi Palmo and I came to the nunnery in 2010. Although I didn’t have the opportunity to go to a formal school, I am happy that I am able to study here in the nunnery. I went into retreat for a year and served as a steward for another year. Currently, I am helping in our nunnery’s Relocation Project. I wish to go into retreat and practice more in future.
Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 1981Village: Tsirang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Dondrub SangmoMy name is Dondrub Sangmo, and I’m from Okhaldhunga, one of the 14 districts of Nepal. I was born on April 14, 1991, and I have 12 siblings, including myself. From a young age, I always wanted to become a nun, and five of my brothers are monks. It was very hard for my parents to take care of everyone, so I couldn’t attend school or receive any formal education at that time. I helped… Read more about Ani Dondrub Sangmo »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 1991Village: Okhaldhunga, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Pema ChokiMy name is Pema Choki and I came to the nunnery in 2006. I speak Dzongkha and Tibetan. I enjoy reading dharma books and visiting places. I am particularly interested in learning to speak and write English. After completing the basic monastic trainings, I went into retreat for 1 year and joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2013. After graduating, I hope to serve my nunnery and help… Read more about Ani Pema Choki »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 1993Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Tashi ZangmoMy name is Karma Tashi Zangmo. I came to the nunnery in 2009 after studying through grade 6 in a Bhutanese public school. I speak Dzongkha, Tibetan and English. I am a Tibetan refugee but have a Bhutanese citizenship. I have 4 siblings: 3 brothers and a sister. I love to play with children and love to listen to stories. After my one year preliminary retreat, I joined the shedra in 2014… Read more about Ani Karma Tashi Zangmo »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 1993Village: Thimphu, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Gaylek DrolmaAni Gaylek Drolma joined the nunnery in December 2013. Before coming to the nunnery, she studied up to the sixth grade standard in the government school. She has three siblings. Her father died when she was very small and she does not remember much about him. Her mother and sister raised her. She came to the nunnery to practice and study in order to benefit all beings especially… Read more about Ani Gaylek Drolma »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 1995Village: Mongar BalamNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Choying ZangmoAni Karma Choying Zangmo came to the nunnery in 2016 after completing the 12th grade standard education for language, and cultural studies in Thimphu, Bhutan. She is the youngest of three siblings. From an early age she had wanted to study and practice the dharma so neither her father nor her sisters resisted her wish. She would like to join the shedra and do the retreat. She says her… Read more about Ani Karma Choying Zangmo »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 1995Village: Tashi Yangtse, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Jigme PalmoAni Jigme Palmo completed high school at the Sonam Kuenphal school in Bumthang, Bhutan. She join the nunnery on 31st October 2018. She is the eldest of 3 siblings. It was her own decision to join the nunnery. She feels she will be able to train her mind to become a better person. In future she would like to do a retreat and serve the nunnery.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 1994Village: Dagana, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Kunzang WangmoAni Karma Kunzang Wangmo came to the nunnery in 2011. She has had no formal education but she wants to learn to speak and read in English. She likes to play with her friends and she likes to study.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2001Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Sherab DrolmaAni Sherab Drolma completed class ten at Dungtse Central School in Tashigang, Bhutan. She is the youngest of six siblings. She hopes to study at the shedra and in the future plans to be a teacher.
Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2001Village: Sakteng, Tashigang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Yosel DrolmaAni Yosel Drolma is from Mongar Chili, Bhutan. She has studied up to class seven in the government school. She has four siblings of which she is the oldest. She says that she has come to the nunnery to practice dharma. She thinks that if she practices dharma this will benefit her in this life time and in her next life time. She also feels that it will benefit her parents. She feels… Read more about Ani Yosel Drolma »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2001Village: Mongar Chili, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Sonam PelkiAni Samdrup Jongkhar has wanted to be a nun from a very early age. Finally at fourteen, she has been allowed to join the nunnery. She has studied up through class seven at Bhutan’s public school. She has two elder sisters, four elder brothers and one younger brother. She likes listening to teachings and she plans to be a nun for the rest of her life.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2001Village: Samdrup JohgkharNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Meto DrolkarI am Meto Drolkar. I was born in 2001 in the village of Bumthang Ura. I studied through grade 9 in the government school. I joined the nunnery on October 2nd, 2025. It’s my own interest and wish to become a nun. I have 6 siblings and I am the youngest one. I would like to study in the shedra and do a retreat in the future. After completing my studies I hope to serve the nunnery.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2001Village: Bumthang UraNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Choney ZangmoAni Karma Choney Zangmo came to the nunnery in 2011. She studied in the Bhutanese public school through Grade 2 and speaks Dzongkha. She is very respectful to her elders and likes to study. Her mother died when she was quite young leaving her and 4 siblings. One older sister died, one sister went to live and work in a household and her youngest sister went to live with her Grandma… Read more about Ani Karma Choney Zangmo »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2002Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Ngawang PalzomAni Ngawang Palzom completed class nine in Dechen Choling Higher Secondary School in Thimphu. She has four siblings. She wants to join the shedra and hopes to do the 3-year retreat.
Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 1999Village: Mongar Chili, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Choeyang RandrolAni Choeyang Randrol is from southern Bhutan, she joined the nunnery in 2013. She studied up through the sixth grade at the public school before joining the nunnery. Her parents divorced when she was very young. She says that when she was home she was sick most of the time and that since she has moved to the nunnery she is feeling much better. She has three siblings. Her two sisters… Read more about Ani Choeyang Randrol »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 1999Village: Gelephu, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Jangsem ChodronJangsem Chodron is from eastern Bhutan. She studied up to grade 10 in Dungtshe central school. She has 8 siblings. She has great interest in the Buddha Dharma. She wants to study in shedra and wants to be a teacher in the future.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2003Village: Sakteng, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Palden ZangmoMy name is Palden Zangmo. I was born on 2nd June 2009 in the village of Ura, Bumthang. I studied through grade 12 in the government school and joined the nunnery on 23rd August 2023. I decided on my own to become a nun. I am happy in the nunnery with my friends. I would like to study in the shedra and do retreat in the future. Now I am trying to study well. After completing my studies I… Read more about Ani Palden Zangmo »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2003Village: Ura, BumthangNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Sherab YangdonI am Sherab Yangdon. I was born in 2003 in Sakteng, Trashigang. I completed my grade 12 in the government school. I joined the nunnery on September 30th 2025. It’s my own interest and wish to become a nun. I have 5 siblings and I am the second eldest. My parents are farmers. I hope to serve the nunnery and preserve the teachings of the Buddha.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2003Village: Sakteng, TrashigangNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tshogyal WangmoShe joined the nunnery on the 21st of February 2022. She is the eldest among 5 siblings. She studied up to 12 standard in Jagar Higher Secondary School. It is her own interest to become a nun. In the future she would like to study in the Shedra and then do retreat.
Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2003Village: BumthangNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Rangjung DrolmaAni Rangjung Drolma studied up to Class 9 in Autsho Central school in her home town. She has 5 siblings. It was her decision to join the nunnery. She wishes to study in the shedra, to do retreat and eventually to serve the nunnery.
Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2003Village: Luntshi, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Pema Choki KhaAni Pema Choki Kha is from Dagapala, Bhutan. She is the youngest of eleven children. She wants to study well, do retreat, study in the shedra and be a future Khenpo.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2003Village: Dagapala, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Gawa TshokiI am Gawa Tshoki. I was born in 2003 in the Eastern part of Bhutan called Lhuntse. I decided to be a nun after completing 12th grade in government school. Therefore I came to the nunnery in March 2025. After completing my formal monastic trainings, I wish to go into a retreat. I love to meditate. I also wish to study in shedra and become a teacher and serve my nunnery.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2003Village: Lhuntse, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tsultrim WangmoMy name is Tsultrim Wangmo. I was born on 8th January 2009 in the village of Borangmang, Sakteng. I studied through grade 3 in the government school and joined the nunnery in July 2023. I decided on my own to become a nun. I have 6 members in my family. My mother and father are farmers. I am happy in the nunnery with my friends. After completing my studies I would like to be a chant… Read more about Ani Tsultrim Wangmo »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2009Village: Sakteng, TrashigangNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Lhaki DrolmaMy name is Karma Lhaki Drolma. I was born in 2009 in the village of Borangmang Sakteng, Trashigang. I joined the nunnery on 15th January 2024. There are 5 members in my family. They are my dad, mom and one elder brother, one younger brother and two sisters. My sister is s nun. Her name is Karma Sangay Palmo. My mother and father are cow herders. I would like to study in the shedra and… Read more about Ani Karma Lhaki Drolma »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2009Village: Sakteng, TrashigangNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tashi PalmoAni Tashi Palmo joined the nunnery in March 2020. She is studying in grade four. She has 6 siblings. She would like to study up to ten grade. She would like to be a teacher or whatever position the nunnery offers her. She is happy in the nunnery.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2009Village: Tashi Dingkha, TrongsaNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Yewong LhazinI am Yewong Lhazin. I was born in 2004 in Eastern part of Bhutan. The name of my village is Sakteng. I am the second youngest of my siblings. After I completed the 12th grade in school, I decided to be a nun and joined the nunnery in 2025. I am very happy to be in the nunnery and meet with many new friends of different age groups. After completing my formal monastic trainings, I wish to… Read more about Ani Yewong Lhazin »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2004Village: Sakteng, TashigangNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Pema LhatshoAni Pema Lhatsho completed class four in Sakteng Lower Secondary School. She has four siblings. In the future she wants to study in the shedra, hopes to do the retreat. She wants to be a teacher of Buddhism.
Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2004Village: Sakteng, Tashigang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Gelek ChozomAni Gelek Chozom is from Mongar Drametse, Bhutan. She has studied up to class four in the government school. She has four siblings. She would like to study in the shedra and would like to practice well in the future.
Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2004Village: Mongar Drametse, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma WangmoMy name is Karma Wangmo. I was born on 15th June 2010 in the village of Borangmang Sakteng. I studied through grade 6 in the government school and joined the nunnery on 1st March 2023. There are 6 in my family: my grandmother, mother, father, two sisters and me. My mother works in the fields and looks after my grandmother. I am very happy in the nunnery with the help and care of all the… Read more about Ani Karma Wangmo »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2010Village: Borangmang, SaktengNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tshering LhamoAni Tshering Lhamo studied up to class three in Samdrub Choling Pry school. She has three siblings. She doesn't remember when her mother died. She doesn't even remember her face. She says she joined the nunnery so that she can pray for her late mother, her relatives and all beings to have good lives and to be happy. She would like to be a nun doctor in the future.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2006Village: Samdrub Choling, TrongsaNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Yangchen PalmoMy name is Yangchen Palmo. I was born on 25th May 2008 in the village of Khaling, Trashigang. I studied through grade 7 in the government school. There are 5 in my family: my mother, elder brother, grandfather, grandmother and me. My mother’s name is Pema Wangmo. She works in the fields and looks after my grandparents. My father and mother divorced when I was young. I love to play. I… Read more about Ani Yangchen Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2008Village: Khaling, TrashigangNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Lhundrub DrolmaLhundrub Drolma wants to study Buddhism. She wants to study in the shedra and would like to do a retreat. She wants to be a nyerpa in the future.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2008Village: Bumthang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Rabzang WangmoShe studied up to grade 6 in the government school in Sakteng. She joined the nunnery on the 21st of February 2022. She has three siblings. She would like to study in the Shedra and in the future she would like to be a teacher. When asked why did she become a nun? She said that when she was small and saw monks and nuns in red robes she would be very happy and would like to wear robes.… Read more about Ani Karma Rabzang Wangmo »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2008Village: Sakteng TashigangNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Pema DemaMy name is Pema Dema, born on 12th June 2008. I joined the nunnery on 2nd February 2023. Right now I am studying in 6th grade in the government school and I wish to study through 10th grade. I have one sister and a brother and I am happy to be in the nunnery.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2008Village: Baling, TrongsaNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Rinchen ChodenMy name is Rinchen Choden. I was born on 2nd November 2008. I joined the nunnery on 23rd August 2023. I studied through grade 4 in the government school. I am the only one daughter in my family. I am happy in the nunnery. I would like to study and do retreat in the future. Now I am trying to study well. After completing my studies I would like to be a teacher and serve the nunnery.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2008Village: Luntse, MongarNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Mingyur YangzomShe studied up to 9th standard in Dungtshi Central School in Tashigang. She became a nun on the 21st February 2022. She is in the middle among 7 siblings. While she was in school, she was inspired to become a nun by hearing Dharma teachings from one khenpo. While in school, she served as a prayer leader and she is very interested in becoming a chant leader in the future. She would like… Read more about Ani Karma Mingyur Yangzom »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2005Village: Sakteng TashigangNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Sangay PalmoMy name is Karma Sangay Palmo. I was born on 2nd February 2005 in the village of Borangmang Sakteng, Trashigang. I studied through grade 9 in government school. It’s my own interest and wish to become a nun. I have 9 members in my family. My mother and younger brother are cow herders. I joined the nunnery on 10th February 2023. I would like to study in the shedra and do retreat in the… Read more about Ani Karma Sangay Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2005Village: Borangmang Sakteng, TrashigangNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tenzin YudenAni Tenzin Yuden completed class eight in Sakteng Lower Secondary School. She came to the nunnery in 2019. In the future she hopes to study in the shedra and wants to be a chant leader.
Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2005Village: Sakteng, Tashigang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Dechen TshomoShe studied up to 4th class in Sakteng school. She became a nun on the 21st of February 2022. She is in the middle among 5 siblings. In the future she would like to do meditation. She became a nun out of her own will.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2005Village: Sakteng TashigangNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Drolkar LhamoAni Drolkar Lhamo studied up to third grade in the Government School in Baling Pry School. She has two siblings. She was sent by her parents to the nunnery to study Buddhism so that she could benefit all beings. In the future she would like to study in the shedra and she would like to be a teacher.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2007Village: Baling, TronsaNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Rinchen YangkiAni Rinchen Yangki joined the nunnery in 2019. She is studying in grade two in Kuengarabten Pre-school. She has 3 siblings. In the future she would like to be a nunnery doctor. She is happy in the nunnery since she has many friends to play with.
Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2012Village: Baling Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Yangchen DolkarI am Yangchen Dolkar. I was born in 2012 and raised in a village called Jigmenag in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. I joined the nunnery in 2024 and currently I am continuing my study in a formal school. I like reading story books and playing with my friends. After completing my education, I wish to be a steward and a teacher and serve my nunnery.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2012Village: Jigmenang, ThimphuNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Dechen TshomoAni DechenTshomo is sister of Ani Choying Tshokey. She followed her sister to join the nunnery. She is five years and four months old, now in April 2017. She said she is happy with her new friends and she likes to play with her new friends. She said she would also like to be a nun doctor in the future.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2012Village: Marshing, TrongsaNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Damcho DrolmaAni Damcho Drolma joined the nunnery in 2019. She has four siblings. She is studying in grade 3 in Kuengarabten Pre-school. When asked, she said that she is happy since she gets everything in the nunnery and she gets to go to the school. She gets to play with her new nun friends. She would like to study up to grade ten. She would like to be a teacher in the future.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2012Village: Baling Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Dechen LhamoAni Dechen Lhamo joined the nunnery in March 2020. She is studying in grade two. She was brought to the nunnery by her grandfather. She is happy in the nunnery with her new friends. In the future she would like to be a teacher.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2011Village: Sakteng, TashigangNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Jangchen TshomoShe is studying in class three. She is the eldest among three siblings. In future she would like to be Nyerpa.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2011Village: Sakteng TashigangNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Palden DolmaI am Karma Palden Dolma. I was born in 2016 in the southern part of Bhutan called Chirang. I am the eldest from my siblings. I joined the nunnery in January 2025. I feel fortunate to be a nun and continue my formal education in school at the same time. I am very grateful to my nunnery for supporting my education. I feel happy to have met many new friends in the nunnery and school. I… Read more about Ani Karma Palden Dolma »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2016Village: Chirang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Samten WangmoAni Samten Wangmo became nun in March 2020. She is in the middle among 4 siblings. She is studying in grade two in Government School. She was brought in the nunnery by her grandmother. She said that she is happy in the nunnery to stay with many friends. She would like to study up to tenth standard and would like to be a discipline master in the future.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2013Village: Samcholing, TrongsaNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Nidup PalmoI am Nidup Palmo. I was born in 2013 and raised in a place called Ngaglam located in Eastern part of Bhutan. I have one brother. I came to the nunnery in early 2025 as it was my wish to be a nun. I love animals especially dogs. I also love to recite prayers and read books and spend time with my friends. I am continuing my studies in government school. I wish to be a driver for the… Read more about Ani Nidup Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2013Village: Ngaglam, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Samten DrolmaAni Samten Drolma joined the nunnery in 2021. Since Samten had to go far away from home to study in School, her mother brought her to the nunnery thinking where she could stay with her sister Ani Damcho Drolma and study. She now goes to Kuengarabten Primary School with her sister, and she is studying in grade one. When asked whether she is happy in the nunnery, she replies that she is… Read more about Ani Samten Drolma »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2013Village: Baling, TrongsaNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Sonam ChoneyMy name is Karma Sonam Choney. I was born in 2014. I joined the nunnery on 10th March 2024. Right now I am studying grade 6 in the government school and I wish to study through 10th grade. I have 6 members in my family: my mother, my father, one elder brother, two youngest sister and me. My mother works at home and my father is a carpenter. I am very happy in the nunnery with the help… Read more about Ani Karma Sonam Choney »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2014Village: Dagana, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Samdrub PalmoShe joined nunnery on the 21st of February 2022. She is studying in class two. She is happy in the nunnery with many new friends. She wants to study in the Shedra. In future she wants to be a English teacher.Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2014Village: Sakteng TashigangNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Dechen LhamoMy name is Dechen Lhamo Tamang and I am from Nuwakot district of Nepal. I was born on the 17th of January 2018. I lived with my mom, grandparents, and a younger brother. My mother’s name is Phur Gyalmo Tamang and my little brother’s name is Mingmar Gualpo. He is two years old. I read from nursery to K.G. in my village school. My favorite subjects were Nepali and English when I was in my… Read more about Ani Dechen Lhamo »Sponsorship Level: 0%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 50%Birth Year: 2018Village: Nuwakot, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Tsheyang PalmoMy name is Tsheyang Palmo. I was born in 2017 in the village of Taktse Trongsa. I joined the nunnery on 16th February 2024. Right now I am studying in class PP in the government school and I wish to study through 10th grade. There are 7 in my family: my mother, two elder brothers, two elder sisters, one younger sister and me. My mother works in the fields. I am very happy in the nunnery… Read more about Ani Tsheyang Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2017Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Sherab YangchenMy name is Sherab Yangchen. I was born in 2019. I joined the nunnery on 5th February 2024. Right now I am studying in class PP in the government school and I wish to study through 10th grade. I have 6 members in my family: my mother, my father, two elder brothers, one younger sister and me. My mother works at home. I am very happy in the nunnery with the help and care of all the… Read more about Ani Sherab Yangchen »Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2019Village: Thimphu, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Dechen ChokiMy name is Dechen Choki. I came to the nunnery in 2002. After completing the basic monastic training, I went into retreat for 2 years and joined the shedra (monastic collage) in 2011 and graduated in 2021. I have been serving in one of the Kagyu nunneries as a teacher for one year. In 2023 I will be going to India to study Tibetan medicine for five years.Sponsorship Level: 75%Birth Year: 1987Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Sonam DrolmaMy name is Sonam Drolma. I am from the Southern part of Bhutan and came to the nunnery in 2011. Although I was already a nun in one of the nunneries in southern Bhutan, the hot weather made it hard for me to study there. So I decided to join Karma Drubdey nunnery where the weather is much better. I have five siblings back at home. Although, I didn’t go to a formal school, I joined the… Read more about Ani Sonam Drolma »Sponsorship Level: 75%Birth Year: 1989Village: Sarpagn Gelephu, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Sherab ZangmoMy name is Sherab Zangmo. I decided to become a nun at the age of 14. After I completed my basic monastic trainings I went into retreat for many years. I also completed my 3 year 2016. I taught and took care of several young nuns in the nunnery for 3 years. I also was a discipline master for 2 years. Now I love to mostly stay in the retreat center and practice. I also love to read… Read more about Ani Sherab Zangmo »Sponsorship Level: 75%Birth Year: 1978Village: Gelephu, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tenzin ZangmoI was born in 1982 and became a nun in 1996. I also have two sisters in the nunnery. After completing my basic monastic trainings, I went into retreat for 3 years. Currently I am teaching and taking care of the younger nuns in the nunnery.Sponsorship Level: 75%Birth Year: 1982Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Pema ChozomAni Pema Chozom is from Khamay, under Trongsa, Bhutan. She has seven siblings and she is the youngest. She was able to study up to class three in the government school. She likes playing ball, and skipping. She would like to join the shedra when she gets older and hopes to be a teacher in the future. She joined the nunnery in June 2015.Sponsorship Level: 75%Birth Year: 2003Village: Khamay, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tsundu WangmoAni Tsundu Wangmo is from Dolpa, Nepal. Her mother and father are farmers. She has one brother and one sister. She has not been able to go to school but her parents have sent her to the nunnery hoping that she will be able to get an education at the nunnery. Tsundu Wangmo is looking forward to going to school and studying. She says she is very happy at the nunnery and hopes to be a… Read more about Ani Tsundu Wangmo »Sponsorship Level: 75%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2010Village: Dolpa, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Karma ChodenI am Karma Choden and I was born on 16 December 2010. My village name is Mokwanpur, Nepal. I used to live with my mother, grandparent, 3 uncles and aunt. My mother’s name is Sanu Maya Theeng. She is 35 now. I am the only child of my mother. I studied till grade four in my village but there were no subjects like Tibetan and science and dharmic education too.
I got a golden… Read more about Ani Karma Choden »Sponsorship Level: 75%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2010Village: Mokwanpur, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Lodroe ChotsoAni Lodroe Chotso was born in 2006. She is from Yolmo. She has four sisters and no brothers. Her parents are farmers. She went to school in her village for three years. Her father has been working on the retreat center in Yolmo. He began to think that being a nun might be a very good way of life for his daughter. When he asked her if she would like to become a nun and live at Tek Chok… Read more about Ani Lodroe Chotso »Sponsorship Level: 75%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2006Village: Yolmo, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Youdon LhamoMy name is Youdon Lhamo and I was born in Braggang village (Yolmo) which lies in Sindupalchok district of Nepal. Yolmo is very peaceful and beautiful place. I was born in 2014. I have one little sister. Her name is Lhakpa. We use to play together and she is like my best friend. My parent work in the fields.
I became a nun in August 2022 and I love living in nunnery. Pema Dolma… Read more about Ani Youdon Lhamo »Sponsorship Level: 75%Birth Year: 2014Village: Braggang, YolmoNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Sherab LhamoI completed my 9th grade in the government school and joined the nunnery in 2006. After completing the basic monastic trainings, I went into retreat for 1 year. I went to Dolmaling Institute, in India in the year 2009, to study further. However, due to health reasons, I couldn’t continue my studies there. Nevertheless, I came back to my nunnery in Bhutan in 2012 and I continued my… Read more about Ani Sherab Lhamo »Sponsorship Level: 25%Birth Year: 1986Village: Zhemgang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Pema JangchukMy name is Pema Jangchuk and I became a nun when I was 14 years old. After completing the basic monastic trainings, I went into retreat for 2 years. Currently I am serving as a shrine master (Offering Master) in the nunnery.Sponsorship Level: 25%Birth Year: 1986Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Shedrup DolmaAni Shedup Dolma is from Nubri in western Nepal and has two brothers. Her mother, now deceased, brought her to Kathmandu in order to become a nun. She is happy that she was able to become a nun one year before her mother’s death. She worked tending water buffalo, collecting mushrooms and in the nunnery garden. At first in Yolmo, it was difficult living in tin shacks which let in rain… Read more about Ani Shedrup Dolma »Sponsorship Level: 25%Birth Year: 1986Village: Nubri, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Rinchen ChotshoMy name is Rinchen Chotsho and I joined Karma Drubdey nunnery in 1996. I went into retreat for 3 years served the nunnery as a steward for few years. I like to help elderly people. I love to meditate and make offerings. I also love gardening and take care environment, so I plant vegetables and flowers around the nunnery.Sponsorship Level: 25%Birth Year: 1972Village: Bumthang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tsultrim DrolkarAni Tsultrim Drolkar is from Samdrub Choling Trongsa, Bhutan. She has two sisters and has studied in the government school up to class three. She is very interested in Buddhist text and has come to the nunnery to study them. She would like to study in the shedra and later would like to be a teacher.
Sponsorship Level: 25%Birth Year: 2002Village: Samdrub Choling Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Dechen WangmoAni Dechen Wangmo joined the nunnery in April 2014. She has three siblings and she is a middle child. She has studied up to the eighth grade standard in the Bhutanese school. She came to the nunnery to study and practice Buddhism. She would like to study well, to be a good nun and she would like to serve the nunnery in her best way.Sponsorship Level: 25%Birth Year: 1999Village: MongarNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Sangay WangmoMy name is Sangay Wangmo and I am 14 years old. I was born in Dolpa, Saldang in 2009. Dolpa is the biggest district of Nepal. I am a member of a family of 6. I have siblings. In 2018, I made the decision to become a nun, and in 2019, I enrolled in Shree Mangal Dvip School where I have been studying since grade 5. My favorite subjects include Tibetan, Math, English, and Science. Outside… Read more about Ani Sangay Wangmo »Sponsorship Level: 25%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2010Village: Dolpa NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Yudruk TsokyiYudruk Tsokyi studied up to class 8 in government school. She has 5 siblings. It’s her own interests to become a nun. She would like to do retreat and would like to join shedra. She wants to be a good nun.Sponsorship Level: 25%Birth Year: 2006Village: BumthangNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma TsultrimAni Karma Tsultrim joined the nunnery in 2020. She is studying in grade four. She has 3 siblings. After completing grade ten she would like to be a chant leader because she like to do rituals. She would also like to do retreat in the future.Sponsorship Level: 25%Birth Year: 2012Village: Bjee Pam, TrongsaNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Lodro TshomoAni Lodro Tsomo is studying in class 3 in Kuengarabten Primary School. She has 6 siblings. She wants to study in shedra and wants to be a Nyerpa and teacher in the future.
Sponsorship Level: 25%Birth Year: 2011Village: Marshing, TrongsaNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Yonten PalmoMy name is Yonten Palmo. I was born in 2014 in a middle class family in a village called Kharjung (Helumbu) of Nepal. There are 5 members in my family. They are my dad, mom and one younger brother.
I joined my school village but they lacked some facilities. I don’t have time to study since I need to help my parents. So I joined the nunnery in Kathmandu where my cousin’s sister,… Read more about Ani Yonten Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 25%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2014Village: Kharjung, HelumbuNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Karma Thinley YudenShe came to the nunnery in 2021. She is from Samdrub Choling. She was brought to the nunnery by Ani Yeshi Chodron for some purpose but then refused to go back home. She now she stays in the nunnery with her new friends and is very happy.
Sponsorship Level: 25%Birth Year: 2017Village: Samdrub Choling, TrongsaNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Lekthong LhamoAni Lekthong Lhamo became a nun in December 2018. She has one younger brother who lives with their aunt. She has completed Grade 12 at Sherab Ling Central School in Trongsa. She wants to learn how to serve the nunnery and hopes to study at the shedra. She was her own choice to become a nun. She hopes that through studying Buddhism she will learn more about herself and how to benefit… Read more about Ani Lekthong Lhamo »Sponsorship Level: 50%Birth Year: 1996Village: Gelephu, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Yeshe ZangmoMy name is Yeshe Zangmo and I became a nun in 1996. I also have one sister in the nunnery. I went into retreat for 3 years and currently I serve my nunnery by making incense and tea. I also make ritual cakes and love to do rituals and meditate. In 2024, I had the fortune of receiving the Kagyur reading transmission from H.E. Drubwang Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche in Nepal. I hope to go into a… Read more about Ani Yeshe Zangmo »Sponsorship Level: 50%Birth Year: 1980Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Drolma PalmoMy name is Drolma Palmo and I studied in a government school through grade 6th. I became a nun in 1996. I also have a sister in the nunnery. I completed my 3-year retreat in 2016 and later served as an assistant chant master in the nunnery. I love to sing the songs composed by Khenpo Rinpoche and Milarepa songs.Sponsorship Level: 50%Birth Year: 1980Village: Bumthang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Chodrak LhamoAni Chodrak Lhamo is from Chaskhar Monger, Bhutan. Since she is the eldest of four children, she stayed at home helping her parents and her siblings. She has not been to the Government school, however, she did complete her Non-formal education provided by the Royal Government to illiterate peoples in rural Bhutan. She would like to do retreat in the future and eventually become the… Read more about Ani Chodrak Lhamo »Sponsorship Level: 50%Birth Year: 1998Village: Chaskhar Monger, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Konchok ZangmoMy name is Konchok Zangmo. After completing my 9th grade in government school, I came to the nunnery in 2006 and went into retreat for 1 year. I speak Dzongkha, Tibetan and English. I joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2012 and graduated in 2022. This year (2023) I will go to India to study Tibetan medicines for five years.Sponsorship Level: 50%Birth Year: 1988Village: Bumthang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Jangchub DolmaAni Jangchub Dolma is from Solukhumbu, Nepal, a Sherpa district in the Himalayas and is one of six siblings in a family that farms potatoes, corn and barley. The family had some difficulties and sickness prevented her from continuing with school. She remained sick a lot with an ailment like epilepsy, but would help her mother when she was well enough. Ani Jangchub Dolma has now been… Read more about Ani Jangchub Dolma »Sponsorship Level: 50%Birth Year: 1985Village: Solukhumbu, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Jamyang PalmoI was a nun in a different nunnery before I joined Karma Drubdey nunnery in 2004. I went to formal school till 8th grade. I went into retreat for few years and served the nunnery as a discipline master for few years. I received Mahamudra teachings from H.E. Tai Situ Rinpoche and practice them daily. In 2024, I had the fortune of receiving the Kagyur reading transmission from H.E.… Read more about Ani Jamyang Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 50%Birth Year: 1981Village: Bumthang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Kuenga PalmoI was born in 1973 and joined the nunnery in 1991. I also have a sister in the nunnery. I love to read texts and meditate whenever I get time. I received Mahamudra teachings from H.E. Situ Rinpoche (one of the high ranking lamas in the Kagyu tradition) and practice them daily. I also completed my 3-year retreat in 2016 and ever since I have been serving my nunnery as a vajra master. In… Read more about Ani Kuenga Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 50%Birth Year: 1973Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma ChotshoMy name is Karma Chotsho and I joined the nunnery in 2000. Although I didn’t have the opportunity to go to a formal school before, I am happy that I am able to study here in the nunnery. After my formal monastic trainings, I went into retreat for 2 years. After that I served as a steward for several years. I love to meditate and perform rituals. I love to cook and serve others as much… Read more about Ani Karma Chotsho »Sponsorship Level: 50%Birth Year: 1978Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Gaylek PalmoMy name is Gaylek Palmo and I joined the nunnery in 1993. I did a 3-year retreat and served as steward in the nunnery. I love to meditate, so I mostly stay in retreat and do my practice. I also take care of Rinpoche’s retreat house. I also love to sing Milarepa’s songs and meditate.Sponsorship Level: 50%Birth Year: 1975Village: Bumthang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Jigme WangmoAni Jigme Wangmo joined the nunnery in 2016. She studied up to the 10th grade in Wangbama Center School in Thumphu, Bhutan. She has seven siblings. It is her wish to become a nun and to practice dharma. She hopes to join the shedra after competing her education in the monastic training at the nunnery. After that she would like to do her retreat.Sponsorship Level: 50%Birth Year: 1997Village: Lhuntse, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma YangzomAni Karma Yangzom comes to Karma Drubdey Nunnery from the Tashiphug Monastery in the Gelephu region in southern Bhutan. She was sent to the monastery by her mother to study buddhism. She would like to be a good nun and to fulfill her mother’s wishes. Her aunt felt that Karma Drubdey would be a much better place for her as there were only a few nuns at Tashiphug Monastery and so she… Read more about Ani Karma Yangzom »Sponsorship Level: 50%Birth Year: 2009Village: Zhemgang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Choeying LhamoMy name is Choeying Lhamo, and I was born on December 22, 2009, in a village in Santari, Nepal. I went to school in my village up to Grade 7, but we didn’t have many of the resources that schools in the city have. Growing up, I was curious about the life of a nun after seeing a neighbor’s daughter who had become one. My phupa (uncle) encouraged me, and I felt this was the path I wanted… Read more about Ani Choeying Lhamo »Sponsorship Level: 50%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2009Village: Santari, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Kunzang DolmaI’m Kunsang Dolma, born on January 29, 2009, in a small village in the Makawanpur district. I belong to a family of 7 members, including my brother, who lives with our grandparents. My childhood was spent with them, and their love means a lot to me. At the age of 9, I became a nun, grateful for the opportunity to learn and embrace Dharmas.
Within a few months of joining… Read more about Ani Kunzang Dolma »Sponsorship Level: 50%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2009Village: Kalikhola, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Tshokey LhamoAni Tshokey Lhamo has eleven siblings and no father. Her grandfather and grandmother did the best they could to take care of her. She went to Kuengarabten Primary School up to grade three but could not go further as she was needed at home to help take care of the family. She would like to study and become a discipline master in the future.Sponsorship Level: 50%Birth Year: 2004Village: Kuengarabten Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tashi SertshoAni Tashi Sertsho is from Kuengarabten. She is the sister of Rangjung Lhamo and become nun in March 2020. She is studying in government school in class one. She would like to study up to ten grade and then join the Shedra. She would like to be a teacher in future.Sponsorship Level: 50%Birth Year: 2010Village: Kuengarabten, TrongsaNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Khenrab WangmoMy name is Khenrab Wangmo from Hyelambhu (Yolmo) of Nepal. I was born in 2012. I went to the kinder garden. I have a small family. There are 4 members in my family. They are my father, mother, elder sister and me. My father’s name is Kumar and mother’s name is Such Maya. My sister’s name is Santi. She helps my parent in field works.
When I was in the village, I used to play all… Read more about Ani Khenrab Wangmo »Sponsorship Level: 50%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2012Village: Hyelambhu, YolmoNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Rangjung LhamoAni Rangjung Lhamo joined the nunnery in March 2020. She was brought to the nunnery by her mother. She has 9 siblings. She goes to government school and she is studying in grade two. She has many new friends in the nunnery and is happy. She his the sister of Ani Tashi Sertsho. After graduation from school she would like to study in the shedra and would like to do a retreat. Then she… Read more about Ani Rangjung Lhamo »Sponsorship Level: 50%Birth Year: 2011Village: Kuengarabten, TrongsaNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Jampa DolkarMy name is Jampa Dolkar.I was born in Lamjung on February 21, 2013. My parents work at Pullahari Monastery, and I have a grandma in our village. I have two brothers and a sister studying in India. I went to Shrizana Jana Jagriti Secondary School in Kathmandu until grade six.Then, on April 3, 2024, I joined Tek Chok Ling Nunnery. I love it here and have made lots of new nun friends. I… Read more about Ani Jampa Dolkar »Sponsorship Level: 50%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2013Village: Lamjung, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Kunga SangmoMy name is Kunga Sangmo and I was born in 2014. I have a big family and I love all my family members. I have my parent, aunt, little brothers, elder brother and elder sister in my family. I love all my siblings, and I miss them so much. My little brother’s name is Nare. Nare and we used to play together every day and he also love to play with me.
I read till grade 2 in my village… Read more about Ani Kunga Sangmo »Sponsorship Level: 50%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2014Village: Kathmandu, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Urgyen DolmaMy name is Urgyen Dolma. I was born on 11th October 2017 in the village of YolmoNepal. Including myself there are 5 members in my family. They are my grandparent, mother and my big brother. My mother’s name is Maya Sherpa. She works in the fields and looks after my grandparents. My elder brother is in grade five. My father died when I was so little. Maybe I was 13 months that time. We… Read more about Ani Urgyen Dolma »Sponsorship Level: 50%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 50%Birth Year: 2017Village: Yolmo, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Tsering YoudonMy name is Tsering Youdon. I am from Nubri, in the Gorkha district of Nepal. I was born on August 14, 2019. I live with my parents, two sisters, and a younger brother. I became a nun on February 17, 2025. My favorite subject is Tibetan, especially prayers. I have many friends both in school and at the nunnery. In my free time, I enjoy doing homework and drawing.
I like to… Read more about Ani Tsering Youdon »Sponsorship Level: 50%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2019Village: Nubri, Gorkha, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Karma TsheringAni Karma Tsering is from Dolpo region. She is from a farming family of eight, and her parents still live in Dolpo. Her parents wanted her to become a nun. A monk from Pullahari recommended Tek Chok Ling. What she likes best about Tek Chok Ling is having friends and studying English and Tibetan.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1996Village: Dolpo, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Karma Drolma TsheringMy name is Karma Drolma Tshering. I came to the nunnery in 2010 after studying in a government school through 3rd grade. I love studying and reading English books. After completing my one year preliminary retreat I joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2018. I have 2 younger sisters who go to school.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1996Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Phuntsho WangmoMy name is Karma Phuntsho Wangmo. After completing 7th grade in one of the Bhutanese public schools I came to the nunnery in 2011. I did my one year retreat and joined the monastic college in 2019. Unfortunately, due to health reasons I couldn’t continue my studies. Therefore, I came back to the nunnery. In 2023, I had the fortune to receive Rinchen Terdzod initiations in Sikkim, India… Read more about Ani Karma Phuntsho Wangmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1996Village: Zhemgang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tsewang DolmaAni Tsewang Dolma is from a large farming family in Dingri, Tibet. Her father died and Ani Tsewang Dolma could not continue working the farm due to a medical condition. She decided to become a nun, and came to Nepal with that intention. A relative knew Khenpo Rinpoche and she was able to join the nunnery. She likes being at Tek Chok Ling very much and enjoys studying and working. She… Read more about Ani Tsewang Dolma »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1980Village: Unknown at this timeNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Karma Sherab YangzomMy name is Karma Sherab Yangzom and I joined the nunnery in 2010. Although I didn’t have the opportunity to go to a formal school, I am happy that I am able to study here in nunnery. I went into retreat for a year and now I am staying in the nunnery and practicing as much as I could. Recently, I have been diagnosed with stomach cancer, because of which I have to visit hospital regularly… Read more about Ani Karma Sherab Yangzom »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1980Village: Bumthang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Ngawang PalmoAni Ngawang Palmo is from Kham Nangchen (Tibet). She became a nun at 15 years old while she was still in Tibet. She says she decided to be a nun because when she met other nuns she became happy. Her parents supported her decision. While in Kham she did her ngodro and other practices. Rinpoche then told her to come to Nepal. In 1997 she left Tibet with one of her brothers and about 30… Read more about Ani Ngawang Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1980Village: Kham Nangchen (Tibet)Nunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Tsering YoudenI am Tsering Youden from Nar Manang of Nepal. I was born on 2nd of July 2000. There were schools in my village, but the education system was not that good. That’s why most of the time I used to help my mother and looked after goats and sheep even though I was interested in studying. I didn’t have any idea about the nun’s life and meaning of dharma. I met my aunt and her nun friends in… Read more about Ani Tsering Youden »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2000Village: Manang, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Norbu ChodronAni Norbu Chodron studied up to class nine in the government school. She has six siblings. It is her own choice to join nun and practice Buddhism. She would like to study in the shedra and hopes to do a 3 year retreat in the future.
Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2000Village: Merak, Tashigang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tashi SangmoFrom remote Mustang, Ani Tashi Sangmo only knew work and no school. She has three siblings but both her parents have died. One friend became a nun in Mustang and she decided to try it there, too, where she remained until 2012. Her brother is a monk and knew that Tek Chok Ling was a good nunnery, so he brought her here where she could receive an education, attend classes and do pujas.… Read more about Ani Tashi Sangmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1984Village: Mustang, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Kuenga ChozomMy name is Kuenga Chozom and I became a nun in the year 1998. I went into retreat for 3 years and joined the shedra (monastic collage) in 2011. I graduated in 2021. Now I am serving as a monastic shopkeeper.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1984Village: Bumthang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tsultrim DolmaAni Tsultrim Dolma is from Yolmo, Nepal. Her parents stayed together their entire lives, but unfortunately her father died in 2005. Her mother continues to live in Yolmo and farms potatoes, corn, wheat and beans. Both her bothers still live in Yolmo. When she was young some nuns came to Yolmo and she saw them and wanted to be like them. Her education is from the school that Khenpo… Read more about Ani Tsultrim Dolma »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1984Village: Yolmo, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Thabkhye DrolmaMy name is Thabkhye Drolma. I went to government school through grade 4 and became a nun in 2001. I speaks Dzongkha, Tibetan and English. I like to read Tibetan story books, listen to the dharma talks, cook and play with my friends. I went into retreat for 2 years and joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2012 and graduated in 2022. Since then, I have been serving in shedra as a store… Read more about Ani Thabkhye Drolma »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1984Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma ChokiMy name is Karma Choki. I studied through 6th grade and joined the nunnery in 2008. I speak Dzongkha, Tibetan and English. I enjoy visiting holy places, studying and cooking. In 2011, I did a preliminary retreat and joined the shedra (a monastic college) in 2013. I love studying and hope to serve my nunnery after I complete my studies.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1992Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Kuenga DrolmaI went to government school through grade 4 and became a nun in 2005. I speak Dzongkha and Tibetan. After my formal monastic training I went into retreat for 2 years. I joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2011 and graduated in 2021. Since then, I have been serving my nunnery as a teacher for younger nuns.
Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1992Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tsamchoe DolmaAni Tsamchoe Dolma is from Tibet. Her mother and father have passed away. She has three sisters and three brothers. While in Tibet she helped her mother and father on their farm. She escaped from Tibet in 2011 and went to live in India. Her main aim after leaving Tibet was to see His Holiness the Dalai Lama, His Holiness Karmapa and other Rinpoches. For two years she studied Tibetan and… Read more about Ani Tsamchoe Dolma »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1992Village: TibetNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Ugyen PalmoMy name is Ugyen Palmo. I studied through grade 4 in the government school and decicded to become a nun in 2001. I speak Dzongkha, Tibetan and a little English. I like to cook, play dharma musical instruments, read autobiographies of famous Dharma masters. I joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2012 and I am very grateful to have this opportunity to study Buddhism in depth. I… Read more about Ani Ugyen Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1986Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Dorjay DrolmaMy name is Dorjay Drolma and I joined the nunnery in 2005. I was a nun in India before I came to Karma Drubdey. I went into retreat for 2 years. Now I am an assistant chant master in our nunnery. I love to read and meditate.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1986Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Kuenzang PalmoI am Kuenzang Palmo and I became a nun in 2001. I completed my 3 year retreat in 2016. I served as the coordinator of Khoryug (the environmental movement under the guidance of H.H. the 17th Karmapa) activity at the nunnery. After that I went to India to pursue my studies in Tibetan literature. Ever since I graduated in 2021, I have been teaching in our monastic college. I also was a… Read more about Ani Kuenzang Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1986Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Dorjay ZangmoMy name is Dorjay Zangmo and I came to the nunnery in 1998. I studied through grade 2 in the government school. I speak Dzongkha, Tibetan, and a little English. After completing my basic monastic training, I went into retreat for 3 years. In 2013, I joined the shedra (monastic college) and I love to study. I also learned to drive and have been driving the nunnery’s car for many years. I… Read more about Ani Dorjay Zangmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1986Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Konchok PalmoMy name is Konchok Palmo. I studied through grade 5 in government school. I went into retreat for 2 years and joined the nunnery in 2000 and the Shedra (monastic college) in 2011. I graduated from the Shedra in 2021 and have ever since been serving my nunnery.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1986Village: Bumthang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Chophal PalmoI studied in the Bhutanese public school through grade 10 and joined the nunnery in 1998 and taught the younger nuns. I went into retreat for 2 years and went to Dharamsala, in northern India to pursue my further studies. After the completion of a 13-year course in Buddhist philosophy, I came back to Bhutan in 2022 and ever since have been teaching in the monastic collage (Shedra) in… Read more about Ani Chophal Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1979Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tsundue DrolmaAni Tsundue Drolma is from Nobchokha village in Gasa Bhutan. She was formally a nun at Jachung Karmo Nunnery in Paro before coming to Karma Drubdey Nunnery in October 2015. She came to the nunnery to study in the Shedra. She has not been to the government school. She is the eldest among three siblings. After completing her studies in the shedra she hopes to do retreat again.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1979Village: Gasa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Yonten DolmaAni Yonten Dolma comes from a large farming family in Dingri, Tibet, with four brothers and three sisters. She became a nun while in Dingri. She left Tibet because of many difficulties in seeing precious teachers and receiving Dharma teachings. She came in a group of four to Kathmandu, where a relative knew of Tek Chok Ling. She is very happy to be able to see Khenpo Rinpoche and… Read more about Ani Yonten Dolma »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1987Village: Dingri, TibetNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Yonten ChotshoI became a nun in 2000. I like to play dharma musical instruments. I speak Dzongkha and Tibetan. After completing the basic monastic trainings, I went into retreat for 3 years and joined the the shedra (monastic college) in 2012 and graduated in 2022. Currently I host guests in my nunnery.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1987Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Choney TshomoMy name is Choney Tshomo. I went to government school through grade 5 and became a nun in 2001. I have one sister and one brother. I speak Dzongkha and Tibetan. After my formal monastic training, I went into retreat for 2 years and joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2011. I graduated in 2021. Since then, I have been serving in the nunnery.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1987Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Rinchen ZangmoMy name is Rinchen Zangmo and I went to a Bhutanese public school through grade 4. I became a nun in the year 1996 and after my formal monastic training, went into retreat for 5 years. I joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2011 and graduated in 2021. Now I am serving as a library in charge.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1987Village: Sarpang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tshering ChodronAni Tshering Chodron is from Chali Mongar, Bhutan. She has completed Class 10 in Mongar High School. She has three siblings. Neither her parents nor her friends encouraged her to become a nun; this was her own decision. She says that from a very early age she understood that all of life is impermanent and therefore she wanted to study and practice the dharma. She plans to stay at the… Read more about Ani Tshering Chodron »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1998Village: Chali Mongar, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Yeshe DrolmaAni Karma Yeshe Drolma is from Tashigang, which is in eastern Bhutan and she came to the nunnery in 2013. She has never been to school. She has eight siblings and she stayed at home with her mother. She has had a lot of illness and she is hoping that at the nunnery she will be much better. She feels already that she is feeling healthier. She would like to study and would like to do a… Read more about Ani Karma Yeshe Drolma »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1998Village: Tashigang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tsultrim JangchukMy name is Tsultrim Jangchuk. I came to the nunnery in 2006. I have a second grade education from Bhutan’s public school and speak Dzongkha. I like to draw and take care of flowers. I also like to meditate and listen to the teachings. I joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2014.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1998Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Kuengzang DrolmaMy name is Kuenzang Drolma. I went to government school through grade 7 and became a nun in 2005. I speak Dzongkha, Tibetan and English. I am kind-hearted, frank and loved by all. I like helping people and going on pilgrimages. I went into retreat for 1 year and joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2011 and graduated in 2021. Now I am an assistant teacher.
Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1990Village: Bumthang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Zhiney LhamoAni Karma Zhiney Lhamo came to the nunnery in 2011. She has not had any formal education but wishes she had. She wants to study and learn about everything! She speaks Dzongkha and a little Tibetan. She is learning English and enjoys her studies very much.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1990Village: Mongar, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Choki LhamoMy name is Karma Choki Lhamo. I came to the nunnery in 2009. I love my nunnery and my friends here.
Although I didn’t have the opportunity to go a formal school, I feel lucky to have a chance to study in the shedra (monastic college) here in the nunnery.I joined the shedra in 2016. I am a hard working nun and love to study, cook and meditate.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1990Village: Wangdi, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Choki WangmoMy name is Karma Choki Wangmo. I joined the nunnery in 1998 after completing 10th grade in a Bhutanese public school. I have 4 siblings: 2 brothers and 2 sisters. I went to Sri Lanka for 3 years to learn the Pali language. After going to retreat for 1 year, I joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2016. I speak quite a few languages; Dzongkha, Khangskha, Tibetan, Nepali and English. I… Read more about Ani Karma Choki Wangmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1988Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Rinzin DrolmaMy name is Rinzin Drolma. I studied in the Bhutanese public school through grade 7 and joined the nunnery in 2006. I speak Dzongkha, Tibetan and English. I like performing Tara dance and reading stories. I went into retreat for 1 year and joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2011 and graduated in 2021. Starting this year, 2023, I will be studying traditional medicine in Bhutan for… Read more about Ani Rinzin Drolma »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1988Village: Bumthang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Thinley ZangmoI am Karma Thinley Zangmo, and I am from the eastern part of Bhutan. I went to a formal school through sixth grade decided to become a nun in 2009. I went into retreat for 1 year and served as a caretaker in our retreat center in 2011. I love to study and meditate. I also make incense and tea and do tailoring.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1988Village: Trashigang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma ZangmoMy name is Karma Zangmo. I came to the nunnery in 2012. Although I didn’t have the opportunity to go to a formal school, I am happy that I am able to study here in the shedra. I joined the shedra (monastic college)in 2016. I love studying and meditating and I hope to go into a 3-year retreat in future.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1988Village: Tsirang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tsultrim DrolmaMy name is Tsultrim Drolma. I studied through grade 5 in the government school and joined the nunnery in 2001.There are 6 in my family. I speak Dzongkha, Tibetan and English. After my formal monastic training, I went into retreat for 2 years and joined the shedra (monastic collage) in 2011 and graduated in 2021. Now I am serving in my nunnery as a chant master.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1988Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Thinley WangmoMy name is Karma Thinley Wangmo and I joined the nunnery in 2008. I went into one retreat in the year 2013. In 2014, I went to Dolma Ling monastic college in Dharamsala, India. After studying for 3 years in India, I came back to my nunnery in Bhutan in 2018 and I am continuing my studies here. I hope to graduate from here.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1988Village: Pemagatshel, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Dechen PalmoMy name is Dechen Palmo and I am from the local community where our nunnery is located. I have two sisters who are also nuns. I went into retreat for 3 years and later served in our nunnery as steward for few years. I also make incense and tea for my nunnery. I love to cook different foods. I love to meditate and practice whenever I can. In 2024, I had the fortune of receiving the… Read more about Ani Dechen Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1977Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Kunsang PalmoAni Kunsang Palmo is from mountainous Nubri in the Gorkha region of Nepal. She grew up without schooling, working as a farmer with her parents, two brothers and two sisters. Seeing the difficult life of her parents, see sought out Milarepa’s holy place of Yolmo. She had also heard that Khenpo Rinpoche was a good lama. She has been in charge of food stores at Tek Chok Ling. Her… Read more about Ani Kunsang Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1977Village: Nubri, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Tsultrim PalmoMy name is Tsultrim Palmo and I went to a Bhutanese public school through grade 5. I became a nun in the year 1991 and after my formal monastic training, went into retreat for 3 years. I joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2011 and graduated in 2021. Since then, I have been serving as a discipline master in the shedra.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1977Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Monlam ZangmoMy name is Monlam Zangmo and I joined the nunnery in 1991. I went to a local school and studied through 6th grade. I went into retreat for 3 years and I served as a discipline master and a steward for few years. Today I am a bookkeeper. I also assist the head nun in our nunnery’s Relocation Project.
Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1977Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Sheydrub ZangmoMy name is Sheydrub Zangmo and I became a nun in 1991. I went into a 3-year retreat and later served as a discipline master and store in charge for one year each. Currently, I am assisting in our nunnery’s Relocation Project. I hope to go into retreat again some day and practice more.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1977Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Kheychok PalmoI completed my 8 th grade in the government school and joined the nunnery in 1993. After completing the basic monastic trainings, I went into retreat for 3 years. I also served as a chant master and a secretary in the nunnery. In 2011, I joined the shedra (monastic collage) and graduated in 2021. Since then I served as a teacher in the shedra until I was invited to Taiwan to teach a… Read more about Ani Kheychok Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1976Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Sonam DrolmaAni Karma Sonam Drolma is from Southern Bhutan. She dropped out of school because of the anti-national problems in Southern Bhutan. Ever since then she has been living with her parents, working in the village and enabling her younger brother and sister to study. While she was in the village she used to go to Buddhist and Hindu Temples to pray. In her heart she knew that she wanted to do… Read more about Ani Karma Sonam Drolma »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1976Village: Chirang DzongkhagNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tharpa ZangmoMy name Tharpa Zangmo and I was born in 1976. I became a nun in the year 1993. After my formal monastic trainings, I went into 3-year retreat. I love animals, so I spent my time feeding them and taking care of animals in the nunnery. I also love to pray and meditate. In 2024, I had the fortune of receiving the Kagyur reading transmission from H.E. Drubwang Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche in… Read more about Ani Tharpa Zangmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1976Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma PalmoI went to government school through grade 5 and became a nun in 1996. After my formal monastic trainings, I went into retreat for three years. I joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2011 and graduated in 2021. Since then, I have been serving in the nunnery as a teacher.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1983Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Dechen DolmaAni Dechen Dolma (Great Bliss Tara) left Tibet in 2011, where she had already become a nun. She grew up tending cattle in Dingri, along with four brothers and two sisters. Her father died and she was never able to go to school. She decided to become a nun, and set out to meet the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, which she accomplished. Following her relatives’ advice, she came to Tek Chok Ling… Read more about Ani Dechen Dolma »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1985Village: Dingri, TibetNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Phuntsho ChodenMy name is Phuntsho Choden. I came to the nunnery in 2002 after going to a government school through 4th grade. I speak Dzongkha, Tibetan and a little English. After my one year preliminary retreat, I joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2018. I have some training as a plumber and I use my skills whenever needed. I love to do all sorts of work to serve my nunnery. I hope to continue… Read more about Ani Phuntsho Choden »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1985Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Dechen PalmoAni Dechen Palmo (Glorious Great Bliss Lady) is from Bhutan. Her family farmed, and she has four brothers and four sisters. Unfortunately her father has died. When she was in eighth grade, her brother died, and Ani Dechen Palmo decided then she would become a nun. She is the administrative dynamo of Tek Chok Ling, answering emails, helping everything to run smoothly and assisting… Read more about Ani Dechen Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1981Village: Drubdey Gompa, BhutanNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Rinzin PalmoMy name is Rinzin Palmo. I completed my 9th grade in the government school and joined the nunnery in 2001. I speak Dzongkha, Tibetan, and English. After completing the basic monastic trainings, I went into retreat for 2 years and joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2011. I graduated in 2021. Now I am serving as a monastic shopkeeper.
Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1981Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Samten DolmaAni Samten Dolma is from Dingri, Tibet. Her parents are farmers and she has two brothers and one sister in Tibet. She has a half brother who lives in Nepal and he organized her escape from Tibet. She went by bus from her village to the border. At the border she crossed a river as she says “like a monkey” hanging from a rope that hung across the river for people to use who wanted to… Read more about Ani Samten Dolma »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1989Village: Dingri, TibetNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Karma Lungtok TshokiMy name is Karma Lungtok Tshoki. I came to the nunnery in 2007. I studied through grade 5 in the government school and joined the nunnery in 2007. I speak Dzongkha, Tibetan and English. I like meditating and reading dharma books. I went into retreat for 1 year and joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2013. After graduating, I hope to serve my nunnery and help others.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1989Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Choying PalmoI came to the nunnery in 2006 after completing my 7th grade in government school. I speak Dzongkha, Tibetan and English. I like to study and wish to do retreat in future. During my free time, I like reading biographies about the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. I joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2012 and graduated in 2022. Now I am appointed as a teacher in the shedra.
Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1989Village: Bumthang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Namdak DrolmaMy name is Namdak Drolma. I studied in the Bhutanese public school through grade 8 and joined the nunnery in 2004. In 2009, I went to Dolma Ling monastic college in Dharamsala, India, to pursue my further studies in Buddhist philosophy. After 12 years in India, I came back to my nunnery in Bhutan and completed my studies in 2022. Now I am an assistant teacher.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1989Village: Bumthang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Delek ChodonAni Delek Chodon is from Dingri, Tibet, where her family of seven were farmers. She helped her parents by looking after cattle and was not able to go to school. She left Tibet at age 22 with the intention of becoming a nun. Her brother brought her to the border where she had relatives. It was a crowded situation, and she set out to meet His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Afterwards, relatives… Read more about Ani Delek Chodon »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1989Village: Dingri, TibetNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Samten ZangmoAni Samten Zangmo was born in 1964 and became a nun when she was 14 years old. She lived in Yolmo, in Nepal, for several years and helped establish Khenpo Rinpoche’s nunnery and retreat center there. Her responsibilities included taking care of the 20 or so new nuns as well as taking care of the older nuns who were in 3-year retreat there. She also helped some Western students to learn… Read more about Ani Samten Zangmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1964Village: Kunga Rabten, Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tsewang ChodenAni Tsewang Choden was born in 1971. She has been in the nunnery for most of her life as she came to the nunnery at the tender age of seven, and she feels that it is a privilege that she was able to begin her training so early. She has done retreats for several years and completed her 3-year retreat in 2016. At the instruction of Khenpo Rinpoche she has been assisting the nuns in the… Read more about Ani Tsewang Choden »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1971Village: Rephey, Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Dechok PalmoI am Dechok Palmo and I was born in 1971. After I completed my 8th grade in school I joined the nunnery. I also went into retreat for 3 years. I was a shrine master for few years and now I am a discipline master. I love to meditate, so I hope to go into a retreat again some day soon.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1971Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Drubgyu PalmoMy name is Drubgyu Palmo. I was born in 1968. I came to the nunnery in 1989. I went to retreat many years and completed my 3-year retreat as well. I have five sisters who are also nuns. For several years I served my nunnery in various fields. I also like to help older people whenever I can. Today, I help younger nuns with their formal monastic training. In 2024, I had the good fortune… Read more about Ani Drubgyu Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1968Village: Rephey, Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Jangchok ZangmoMy name is Jangchok Zangmo and I came to the nunnery in 1989. I have one sister in the nunnery. I completed my 3-year retreat in 2016. I served my nunnery as a steward and a teacher for many years. Today I try to practice as much as I can and help others.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1972Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Mingyur SangmoAni Mingyur Sangmo says she doesn’t “know why I am always happy, but I am!” She became a nun at Tek Chok Ling and likes it very much. Her family was nomadic and she herded yaks, as well as did some fieldwork. Her mother, who died two years ago gave permission for Ani Mingyur Sangmo to choose her own life as a nun. She is from Nangchen in Tibet, like Khenpo Rinpoche, and met him through… Read more about Ani Mingyur Sangmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1978Village: Nangchen, TibetNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Ngawang SamtenI am Ngawang Samten and I became a nun in 2000. Although I didn’t have the opportunity to go to a formal school before, I feel privileged to be in the nunnery and study Buddhism. I went into retreat for 2 years and served as a driver and store in charge for 1 year. Currently, I am working in our Nunnery’s Relocation Project. I feel happy to serve my nunnery as much as I could.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1978Village: Bumthang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Sherab ChozomWhen she was a child in Tibet, Ani Sherap Chozom wanted to be a nun and told her farmer parents so. She was able to become one at age 15 at Drolma Puhk in Tibet but was subject to Chinese interrogation and finally their order to stop being a nun. She stayed at home not wearing robes for one year and then walked for 12 days and nights to reach Nepal, fearful the whole time of being… Read more about Ani Sherab Chozom »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1975Village: Nyemo, TibetNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Karma Monlam PalmoAni Karma Monlam Palmo joined the nunnery in February 2013. Before becoming a nun she studied in the Bhutanese public school through Grade 5 and worked at the Bhutan Fruit Production Company for seven years. While she was working she had to overcome many problems. She was seriously ill and faced serious financial problem. Now she has decided to become a nun and practice Dharma. She has… Read more about Ani Karma Monlam Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1982Village: Village Sipsu Samtse, Southern BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Jangchuk ChodenMy name is Jangchuk Choden and I became a nun in 1999. Although I didn’t have the opportunity to go to a formal school before, I am happy that I am able to study here in the nunnery. I went into retreat for 2 years and later served as a caretaker for the environment in my nunnery for few years. I also served in the retreat center as a caretaker for a year. In 2024, I had the fortune of… Read more about Ani Jangchuk Choden »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1982Village: Sarpang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Zhenphen ZangmoMy name is Zhenphen Zangmo and I became a nun in 1996. After completing my basic monastic trainings, I went into retreat for 3 years and served as a shrine master/offering master) for few years. I love meditating, performing rituals and caring for animals. I would love to go back into retreat and practice more.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1982Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Khenrab PalmoAni Khenrap Palmo grew up in Bhutan, and is the daughter of Khenpo Rinpoche’s long time attendant, the late Karma Dargye, who walked out of Tibet with Rinpoche. She had ten years of schooling in Bhutan. Ani Khenrap Palmo is very capable and calm in dealing with administrative matters when more senior nuns are away. She teaches English at Tek Chok Ling, works in the office and does… Read more about Ani Khenrab Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1982Village: Drubdey Gompa, BhutanNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Karma Palden YudenMy name is Karma Palden Yuden. I came to the nunnery in 2007 after completing the 7th grade in one of the government schools. I speak Dzongkha, Tibetan and English. I have 4 siblings including a twin sister who passed away few years ago.
After completing one year preliminary retreat, I joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2014. I love studying, reading books and meditating. I… Read more about Ani Karma Palden Yuden »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1991Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Jinpa LhamoMy name is Jinpa Lhamo and I came to the nunnery in 2005. I speak Dzongkha and Tibetan. I like to read Dharma books. After my formal monastic trainings, I went into retreat for 1 year and joined the shedra (monastic college) in 2013. After graduating, I hope to serve my nunnery and help others.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1991Village: Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Ngawang ChodenAni Karma Ngawang Choden came to the nunnery in 2011. She studied in the Bhutanese public school through Grade 8 and speaks Dzongkha, Tibetan and a little English. She is an excellent student and likes to read stories in English. She is focusing on improving her skills in reading and speaking English.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1995Village: Tsirang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Rinchen LhamoAni Karma Rinchen Lhamo is from Menjee Gewog Lhuntse, Bhutan. She has six sisters and one brother. Her parents as well as her siblings felt she should not become a nun. However, she insisted and ran away from home to fulfill her desire to become a nun. She has not been to the government school, but she completed the non-formal education provided by the Royal Government of Bhutan for… Read more about Ani Karma Rinchen Lhamo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1994Village: Lhuntse, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Lekshey TshomoAni Lekshey Tshomo completed class ten in Tangmachu Central School. She is the youngest of 6 siblings. In the future she hopes to join the shedra and to do the 3 year retreat.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1997Village: Lhuntse, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Konchok PalmoMy name is Karma Konchok Palmo. I went to a formal school through 4th grade and joined the nunnery in 2009. I have one brother who is also a monk. My mother lives in Thimphu and she visits me sometimes. I love to study and work for my nunnery as much as I could. I also love to help others in whatever way I could. It is my wish to go into retreat some day soon. After that I would love to… Read more about Ani Karma Konchok Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1997Village: Thimphu, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Namgay WangmoAni Namgay Wangmo came to the nunnery in 2015. She has a seventh grade education from Bhutan’s public school. She has an elder sister and an elder brother and two younger sisters. She says she wants to study in the shedra. When she has finished her shedra training she would like to be a teacher. She likes reading books and she wants to be a nun for the rest of her life.
Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2001Village: Punakha, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Deki PalmoAni Deki Palmo came to the nunnery in 2019. She has studied in the govenment school through grade four. After that she had to drop out of school to help her mother. She has six siblings. It is her own desire to join the nunnery. She wants to learn about Buddhism and in that way help her mother and all beings. She plans to study well, to serve the nunnery and to do a retreat in the… Read more about Ani Deki Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2002Village: Sakteng Tashigang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tsewang SangmoI am truly pleased to introduce myself here. I am Tsewang Sangmo from Dolpo Charkha which lies in the northwestern region of Nepal. I like to read, write poems and travel to different places. I became a nun at a very young age with my younger sister. My parents brought us here to learn dharma related education. I joined my nunnery in 2009 and I spent my childhood here with my four… Read more about Ani Tsewang Sangmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2002Village: Dolpo, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Jangsem PalmoAni Jangsem Palmo joined the nunnery in April 2017. She is from Gongtu Mongar, Bhutan. She completed tenth grade at Samtshi Higher Secondary school. She is the eldest of three children. It was her own choice to become a nun. However, it had also been her mother’s dream to become a nun but for many reasons she was unable to fulfill that dream. Now her daughter is fulfilling her… Read more about Ani Jangsem Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1999Village: Mongar, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Dorji KhanduAni Dorji Khandu became nun in 2021. She has five siblings. She studied up to grade nine in government School. When she was in the school her hobby was to be a carpenter. She likes to do carpentry works. She was brought up by her grandparents. She was brought in the nunnery by her grandpa. Back home she has family issues, but now with the help and care from all the teachers and friends… Read more about Ani Dorji Khandu »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2003Village: Merak Tashigang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Deki DolkarI am Diki Dolkar from Dolpa district which lies in the Himalayan region of Nepal. I was born on the 24th of October 2003 in a middle-class family where I have my parents and two siblings. I received some education from the village school but due to the absence of some other facilities, I didn’t get proper education there. Like so many Nepali children, particularly girls, mostly had to… Read more about Ani Deki Dolkar »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2003Village: Dolpo, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Gurme PalmoAni Gurme Palmo was born in 2009, and she was sent by her father to the nunnery with her uncle who is a Geshe at the nunnery. She is youngest of 3 children. She said she is very happy in the nunnery with her new friends and she loves the food in the nunnery. She wants to be a nunnery shopkeeper, food manager and to be a head nun in the future.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2009Village: Sakteng, TashigangNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma Thinley YangdronAni Karma Thinley Yangdron came to the nunnery in April 2014. Her grandmother brought her. When asked about her father she says that she doesn’t have a father. She has a stepfather. She says she doesn’t like her stepfather because he abuses her mother. She also doesn’t like her mother because she abuses her grandmother. In the morning she helps to make the morning puja fire and to… Read more about Ani Karma Thinley Yangdron »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2009Village: TrongsaNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tsultrim SangmoI am Tsultrim Sangmo from Yolmo, a village located in the hilly region of Nepal. I was born on October 12th, 2009. In 2019, I became a nun, and just last year in 2022, I joined Shree Mangal Dvip School (SMD) in grade 4. I am currently studying in class five. I feel incredibly fortunate and grateful for the golden opportunity to receive an education in a school, as my parents were unable… Read more about Ani Tsultrim Sangmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2009Village: Yolmo, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Tandin BiddhaAni Tandin Biddha joined the nunnery in 2014. She is the cousin of Ani Karma Thinley Yandron who joined the nunnery earlier in 2014. Ani Tandin Biddha’s grandmother brought her to the nunnery because her mother, after getting drunk, would hit her. Her grandmother is hoping that the nunnery will provide her with an education, and a safe and better life. Ani Tandin Biddha is very happy… Read more about Ani Tandin Biddha »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2009Village: Khamey, TrongsaNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Kesang PalmoAni Kesang Palmo is from a farming family in Nyemo, to the west of Lhasa. She chose to leave Tibet in 1997 with five others from Rinpoche’s monastery, Rangjung Choten, because the Chinese pressured her as the senior nun there, interrogating her, forbidding her to practice and telling her she would have to cease being a nun. After a perilous and hungry three weeks of walking at night to… Read more about Ani Kesang Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1974Village: Nyemo, TibetNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Dolma PalmoAni Dolma Palmo parent’s were farmers in Tibet, but they have died. She knew that if she became a nun she could benefit beings, so she did so at age 19. As a nun in Tibet she was interrogated by the Chinese in 1997, and was told to cease being a nun. Two months later, without telling anyone, she left, making the difficult journey to India. She did a three-year retreat in Yolmo, and then… Read more about Ani Dolma Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 1974Village: Nyemo, TibetNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Tsultrim PalmoMy name is Tsultrim Palmo Sherpa. I am from Okhaldunga district which lies in the Eastern part of Nepal. I was born on 27 June 2005 and raised in a middle-class family. As my village is an underdeveloped place, I couldn't get a proper education. I had learned some basic education there; however, it wasn't that effective due to the lack of facilities. Since I grew up in a… Read more about Ani Tsultrim Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2004Village: Sulkhumbu, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Kinley WangmoAni Kinley Wangmo is from Nyimshong, Trongsa, Bhutan. She has studied in Bhutan’s public school up to the third grade. Her parents fell on hard times and could no longer send her to school. Therefore, Ani Kinley Wangmo decided that being a nun and benefiting others would be the best choice for her and for others, so she decided to become a nun. She likes to help others, watch TV and… Read more about Ani Kinley Wangmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2004Village: Nyimshong, TrongsaNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma YangzomMy name is Karma Yangzom. I was born in 2005 and raised in a village called Yolmo (also known as Hyelambu). Yolmo is renowned as a sacred place associated with great Buddhist masters, such as Milarepa. In my family, I have my parents, a younger sister, and a younger brother. In 2015, I became a nun at Tek Chok Ling Nunnery. For four years, I attended school in my village, where I… Read more about Ani Karma Yangzom »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2004Village: Yolmo, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Tsultrim ChozomI am Tsultrim Chonzom from Okhaldunga, Nepal. I was born in 2004 and have two sisters and three brothers. Currently, my elder sister, brother, and younger sister are living in the village with my parents. Before coming to Kathmandu, I attended school in my village for two years. Due to the large number of children in our home, my parents asked if I would be interested in becoming a nun… Read more about Ani Tsultrim Chozom »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2004Village: Sulkhumbu, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Jinpa PalmoAni Jinpa Palmo is from Dolpa, Nepal. Her family still lives in her home village. She has one brother and one sister. She says she was not much help to her family when she was home because she was often sick. Because of her illness, she was never able to go to school. One of her reasons for becoming a nun is that she wishes to learn. Now she is very healthy and happy at the nunnery.… Read more about Ani Jinpa Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2004Village: Dolpa, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Tsering DekiHello everyone, I am Tsering Diki. I was born in the Dolpo district of a village called Charkha which lies in the northwestern region of Nepal. It is also known as the highest human settlement in Nepal. I spent half of my childhood life in my village with my family, which was one of the most beautiful moments of my life. At a very young age I wanted to become a nun, so I asked my… Read more about Ani Tsering Deki »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2004Village: Dolpo, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Dechen YangzomAni Dechen Yangzom completed class eight at Chali Lower Secondary School. She joined the nunnery in December 2018. She has 8 siblings. As a nun she hopes to study at the shedra and is looking forward to doing the three year retreat. She aspires to be a good practitioner and to help others.
Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2004Village: Mongar Chili, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Jangchup SangmoMy name is Jangchup Sangmo and I’m from Dolpa. I was born in 2004 and when I was young, my work was to look after sheep and goats. As a child I wanted to attend school in a village, but my family couldn’t send me to school. And my cousin brother brought me and my sister Tharlam Sangmo to Kathmandu and I got the opportunity to become a nun in 2013 with my little sister. Even though my… Read more about Ani Jangchup Sangmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2004Village: Dolpo, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Samten PalmoAni Samten Palmo joined the nunnery in April 2014. She has never seen her father. She has three siblings. Her mother works with a Bhutanese officer who helped her mother bring her to the nunnery. Her brother is a monk in Barshong and her sister is a baby sitter with one of the Dashos. She would like to spend the rest of her life at the nunnery. She likes being at Karma Drubdey nunnery… Read more about Ani Samten Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: UnknownVillage: Samdrub Jongkhar BangtarNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Karma SangmoMy name is Karma Sangmo, and I was born on March 18, 2010, in the village of Sanu Barbar, located in the Makwanpur district of Nepal. I am fortunate to have a family of seven members, consisting of three elder sisters and one younger brother. Dancing, particularly Tara dance, drawing, and singing are my cherished hobbies. In the year 2019, I embarked upon the noble path of becoming a… Read more about Ani Karma Sangmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2010Village: Sanu Babar, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Karma Samten DolmaMy name is Karma Samten Dolma. Many people called me Samten too. I was born in Chharka village of Dolpa district of Nepal in 2006 and I am the second child in a family of five. My mom is a housewife, and I have a younger sister, a younger brother, and an elder sister. I became a nun in 2016 and joined Shree Mangal Dvip Boarding School in the same year. My hobbies include reading… Read more about Ani Karma Samten Dolma »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2006Village: Dolpa, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Zodpa ChodronAni Zodpa Chodron studied up to class five in Baling Pry school. She is the eldest among three siblings. She likes to study and practice the dharma. She would like to join the shedra and would like to be a Discipline Master.
Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2006Village: Baling, TrongsaNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Dechen WangmoI am Dechen Wagmo from Yolmo. I was born on July 2nd, 2009, in a village called Ribarma. I have five elder sisters and two younger brothers whom I love very much. One of my hobbies is reading different kinds of story books, especially fictions. By reading books, I learn many things. I also enjoy spending time with my friends as it gives me the opportunity to share my thoughts and learn… Read more about Ani Dechen Wangmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2008Village: Yolmo, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Namney LhamoI am Namney Lhamo, a name bestowed upon me by my root Lama, Khenchen Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche. I feel incredibly blessed to have such a unique and meaningful name. I was born in 2008 in Dolpa village, located in the Karnali district. Currently, I am a grade 7 student at Shree Mangal Dvip Boarding School (SMD). I am the third child in my family, which consists of my mom, three sisters,… Read more about Ani Namney Lhamo »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2008Village: Dolpa, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Rangjung ChodronAni Rangjung Chodron joined the nunnery in January 2021. She is going to school in Kuengarabten primary school and in grade five. She has 6 siblings. In the future, she would like to study in the shedra and become a teacher.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2008Village: Tsirang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Deki LhamoAni Deki Lhamo has 7 siblings and she was sent by her mother with our Teacher Geshe la to study in the nunnery. She will also be going in Kuengarabten Pry School with her new friends. She likes playing ball. She will study in shedra and would like to be a good nun.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2008Village: Sakteng, Tashigang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Choying TshokeyAni Choying Tshokey studied up to class five in the Samdrub Choling Pry school. She has six siblings. She decided to become a nun because her family with so many children had financial problems. She felt that if she left it would make life easier for her siblings and her parents. She would like to study in the shedra and she would like to be a nun doctor, called “Menpa” in future.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2005Village: Marshing, TrongsaNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Kelzang PalmoAni Kelzang Palmo completed class seven in Sakteng Lower Secondary School. In the future she would like to study in the shedra and wants to be a teacher.
Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2005Village: Sakteng, Tashigang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Rangdrol LhamoI’m Rangdrol Lhamo from Tsum village in the Gorkha district of Nepal. I am fifteen years old, and my birthday is on August 1st, 2005. I belong to a family of seven members. My mother is a housewife, and my father is a farmer. I have two younger brothers and two sisters. In 2022, I became a nun and joined Shree Mangal Dvip School in 2023. My goal is to become a doctor because I want to… Read more about Ani Rangdrol Lhamo »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2005Village: Phurpe, Tsum Valley, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Tharlam SangmoMy name is Tharlam Sangmo and I am from Dolpo, Nepal. I have six sisters and two brothers. Ani Jangchup Sangmo is my sister, and we came to the nunnery together, brought by our cousin in 2013. I am very happy here and I like my new friends and everything here. Now I feel like I have my own house and family here. I wanted to go to school but since I was from a big family my parents could… Read more about Ani Tharlam Sangmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2007Village: Dolpo, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Jinpa WangmoAni Jinpa Wangmo joined the nunnery in 2018. It was her decision to study Buddhism. She has four siblings. She likes playing, and dancing. She would like to study in school, shedra and retreat and then would like to be a head nun in future.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2007Village: Sarbang, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Jinpa DrolmaAni Jinpa Drolma became nun in September 2020. She was brought in the nunnery by her grandmother. She is the eldest among three siblings. She would like to be a teacher in the future.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2012Village: Baling, TrongsaNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tsewang LhamoMy name is Tsewang Lhamo, and I was born in 2011. I come from Sindhupalchok district of Nepal and I feel very lucky to be part of Tek Chok Ling Nunnery. It has been 5 years since I became a nun, and I am deeply grateful for the invaluable Buddhist education that my nunnery provides. Furthermore, I am fortunate to have many friends who bring immense joy to my life within the nunnery. In… Read more about Ani Tsewang Lhamo »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2011Village: Yolmo, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Sonam ChozomAni Sonam Chozom is from Yolmo, Nepal. Her parents are farmers and she has two younger sisters. After the earthquake with her family falling on hard times her parents decided it would be best for her if she lived at Tek Chok Ling Nunnery. Here she joins her cousin/sister Ani Tsultrim Dolma who also lives and studies at Tek Chok Ling. She joined the nunnery at the end of 2017. She is… Read more about Ani Sonam Chozom »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2011Village: Yolmo, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Tashi WangmoI am Tashi Wangmo from Heytora, Nepal. I was born on December 19, 2011. In my family, we are four sisters and one brother, including me. During my spare time, I enjoy drawing and reading books. In 2019, I made the decision to become a nun and in 2023, I started attending Shree Mangal Dvip School. Life in the village was quite challenging and different. Initially, my education was… Read more about Ani Tashi Wangmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2011Village: Heytora, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Dechen SangmoI am Dechen Sangmo, from Zuling village of Nepal. I was born in 2011. Our family consists of eight members, including myself. In my leisure time, I find great pleasure in reading. I decided to become a nun in 2019 and subsequently joined the Shree Mangal Dvip School in 2023. Prior to enrolling in Shree Mangal Dvip School, I attended a school in my village, where I acquired literacy… Read more about Ani Dechen Sangmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2011Village: Zuling Village, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Pema DechenAni Pema Dechen comes from Dolpo and was brought to Tek Chok Ling by her uncle in 2019.Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2016Village: Dolpo, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Karma TsultrimAni Karma Tsultrim is from Dolpo district, in the Karnali zone of Northwestern Nepal. She was born and raised up in a middle-class family. She said that due to the lack of schools and transportation facility in her village, it was very tough to join school and get proper education. So most of the time, she used to spend her days by rearing cows, yaks and goats with her grandmother.… Read more about Ani Karma Tsultrim »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2016Village: Dolpo, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Sonam TsomoAni Sonam Tsomo came to the nunnery in 2019. She is from Nubri, Nepal where she has three siblings, one elder sister, one elder brother and one younger brother. She became a nun because her parents want her to be a nun and so that she can go to school. She is fortunate to have her aunt, Ani Kunzang Palmo living at the nunnery. Of course all the older nuns adore her and she is having a… Read more about Ani Sonam Tsomo »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2016Village: Nubri, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Sherab LhamoI am Sherab Lhamo from Tsum valley which lies in Gorkha district of Nepal. I was born in Phurpe village in 2013. I study in kindergarten. I used to go to school in my village but there were no subjects like Math and Tibetan like we have in nunnery. I have four siblings. I have my father, mother, two elder sisters and one elder brother in my family. And we have another member in our… Read more about Ani Sherab Lhamo »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2013Village: Phurpe, Gorkha district of NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Gangkar TsomoGangkar Tsomo was brought to the nunnery by her parents. She is the eldest among three siblings. She goes to government school and studies in class two. Her dream is to become Lama in the future.Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2014Village: Langthel, Trongsa, BhutanNunnery: Karma Drubdey (Bhutan)
Ani Tsering Lhamol am Tsering Lhamo from Chitlang (Nepal). I was born in 2014. It has been 4 months since I became a nun. I have four members in my family including me. They are my mom, dad and my little brother. My mother’s name is Santi Wiba, my father’s name is Nar Badhadur and my little brother’s name is Bishal. He is four years old. My parents are farmers. Before I became a nun, I used to go to my… Read more about Ani Tsering Lhamo »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2014Village: Chitlang, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Chime DolmaAni Chime Dolma is from Dolpo district. She was born in 2014 and raised up in a middle-class family. She said that due to the lack of schools and transportation facility in her village it was very tough to join school and get proper education. She went to school for grade 2. Most of the time she used to spend her days by looking after cows, yaks and goats with her parents. She has five… Read more about Ani Chime Dolma »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2014Village: Dolpo, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Lodro SangmoMy name is Lodro Sangmo and I was born in 2018. I am from Dolakha which lies in eastern part of Nepal. There are seven members in my family. I have two little sisters, one is 2 years old and another is 8 months. I love to play with them.
In May 2022 my uncle and grandmother brought me to Kathmandu (capital city). I stay with grandmother and grandfather and later they send me to… Read more about Ani Lodro Sangmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2018Village: Dolakha, Eastern NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Tsundue PalmoMy name is Tsundue Palmo. I am from upper Dolpo and was born in 2018 in my hometown. My father’s name is Dhukgya and my mother’s name is Nyima Sangmo. I am the eldest daughter of my family and I have two little sisters, Choden and the youngest one is Namkhang. I become a nun in the middle of 2021 and now I am living at Tek Chok Ling Nunnery. I am very satisfied with my life. I am the… Read more about Ani Tsundue Palmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 100%Birth Year: 2018Village: Upper Dolpo, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Urgyen TsomoMy name is Urgyen Tsomo. I was born in 2017. I am from Gorkha district of Nepal. I have a small family. Including myself there are total four members in my family. They are my mom, dad, one older brother who is two years older than me. My parents are farmers and they work very hard. We have some cattle too. My brother is studying at Shree Mangal Dvip School. I didn’t get a chance to… Read more about Ani Urgyen Tsomo »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2017Village: Gorkha, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Urgyen ChodenMy name is Urgyen Choden. I was born in 2015. I have a nuclear family. They are my parents, me and my older brother. My village is in the Himalayan region of Nepal called Dolpa. It is very cold in the winter season. Me and my friends used to go to school on foot and play with snow. My parents are farmers, they grow various crops. I did attend classes in the village, but they lack so… Read more about Ani Urgyen Choden »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2015Village: Dolpo, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
Ani Sonam SangmoMy name is Sonam Sangmo. I was born on December 9, 2019, in a small village called Saldang, which lies in the Himalayan region of Nepal. I have a younger sister who lives with my parents in village. On May 2, 2024, I became a nun, and I am currently studying in Kindergarten (KG). My favorite subject is math because I really enjoy doing subtraction and addition - it’s a lot of fun!… Read more about Ani Sonam Sangmo »Sponsorship Level: 100%School Tuition Sponsorship Level: 0%Birth Year: 2019Village: Saldang, NepalNunnery: Tek Chok Ling (Nepal)
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Resident Monastics
Nuns practice, study, and live together in accordance with Khenchen Rinpoche’s guidance. They follow a rigorous schedule of pujas, study, and daily chores. The nuns also take turns doing retreat in the mountains of Yolmo (Helambu).
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In addition to their dharma education, younger nuns receive a regular education by attending Shree Mangal Dvip, the school for Himalayan children started by the venerable Thrangu Rinpoche. All the nuns attending SMD have sponsors for their tuition and for their daily and annual living support at Tek Chok Ling.
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Nuns meditate, study, and dance together following the instructions of Khenpo Rinpoche. Their strict life of pujas, study, and daily chores includes English classes and specialized dharma studies with visiting khenpos (scholars). Being in an isolated mountainous area, these nuns need our support to sustain their contemplative community.
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