My name is Tsheyang Drolkar. I was born on 1st January 1985 in the village of Trashigang. It’s my own interest and wish to become a nun. I joined the nunnery on 23rd August 2024. After completing my studies I would like to be in charge of the store.

My 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.

She 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.

Ani 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.

Ani 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.

Ani 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.

Ani 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.

I 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 discipline master in our institute for 3 years. I love teaching and helping others. I love to meditate and read books whenever I get time.

My 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 to follow. With my family’s support, I was able to pursue this dream. On July 16, 2024, I joined Tek Chok Ling Nunnery. Life here is very different from my village. At the nunnery, I can study freely in a peaceful and friendly place, with many other young nuns as friends. I have been learning the Tibetan alphabet, which is new and interesting to me. When I was younger, I wanted to become a nurse to help save lives. Now, as a nun, I still feel that I can help people and make a difference. I am grateful for the journey that brought me here, and I look forward to continuing my studies and serving others with kindness.

My 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 of my studies, I enjoy reading story books and learning different languages. During my free time, I find pleasure in painting, listening to music, and occasionally cooking. I have a great passion for traveling as well. I am grateful for the fulfilling experiences I have in both my nunnery and school. My ultimate goal is to become an exceptional teacher.

Ani 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.

Ani Ugyen Lhamo is from Mongar Chili, Bhutan. She has eight siblings, five sisters and three brothers. She has studied up to class eight in the government school. When asked why she decided to be a nun; she said that she believes that if she practices dharma it will benefit her in this life and in the next life. With this kind of benefit, she feels she will be able to help others. She feels that if she practices dharma she will be independent and self-dependent. After her studies she would like to serve the nunnery in whatever way she can.

I came to the nunnery in 2008 after completing the 6th grade in one of the government schools. I speak Dzongkha, Tibetan and English. I love visiting holy places and meeting teachers. After completing my one year preliminary retreat, I joined the shedra in 2013 and I hope to complete my studies and serve my nunnery and help others.

My 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 retreat again and practice.

My 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.

My 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 would like to serve the nunnery and preserve the teachings of the Buddha.

My 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 master.

I 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.

My 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.

My 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 form the spiritual leader of Bhutan. I love to meditate and stay in retreat. Currently I am helping in our nunnery’s Relocation Project.

My 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.

My 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.

Ani 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 stay with her mother and stepfather back home. Her stepfather is good to her. She doesn’t have any contact with her father now. She decided herself to become a nun. She says that she has seen her mother facing many problems and she hopes that when she grows up she will be able to help her mother. In the future she would like to do a retreat and then serve the nunnery in whatever way she can.

Ani 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.

Yudruk 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.

My 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 village school. But now, I can read Tibetan, mathematics and science in my nunnery and I love Tibetan and mathematics the most. I joined Tek Chok Ling nunnery on the 3rd of July 2023 and became a nun on the 6th of July 2023. I also got a new name (Dechen Lhamo) from Rinpoche. I love everything about the nunnery, it is very different from my village. I made many friends too. They are Lodroe, Tsundue, Youden, Tsomo and Karma. I like to be with Urgyen Dolma (5 years old) most of the time because she helps me with Tibetan subjects and plays with me. I want to learn many things in my future and help my mom and my friends.

My 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 teachers and my friends. After completing my studies I would like to serve my nunnery.

Lhundrub 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.

My 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 have one dog, Tommy, and three kittens in my home. I love to play with the kittens and sometime my kittens sleep with me. But I am afraid of my Tommy because he is very big. I had many friends in my village school, among them my close friends are Mingler and Lhakpa. I joined the nunnery on 4th December this year (2022) and I am the newest nun in my nunnery right now. I found many friends here and everyone loves me. Tsundue is the same age as me and she is from Dolpa. I love to draw with my friends and I like to draw the pictures of persons and color them. I love all subjects, but I love mathematics period. I am also learning to read Tibetan and I hope I could read well very soon. I have my cousin sister (Ani Karma Yangzom) and aunt (Ani Tsultrim Dolma) with me at the nunnery and they take care of me very well. In future, I want to become a good person and help others.

She is studying in class three. She is the eldest among three siblings. In future she would like to be Nyerpa.

My 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 was my birth name and I got a new name, Youdon Lhamo, from Rinpoche when I became a nun. I was very happy for my new name and I love it when nuns call me by my new name. I don’t go to school when I was in my village and I don’t know how to read or write. I spend my day by playing with friends and helping my mother. But now I can read say some alphabet and write them down. Sometimes my friends help me to spell the words and they are very helpful. I love to draw random picture of people and houses because it is very fun. I like to eat with my friends during mealtime and sing rhymes in classroom. We have a dog in our nunnery and his name is Gyagsha. I love to play with Gyagsha. I love my friends and senior nuns.