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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… Read more about Ani Choeying Lhamo »

My 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 »

I 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 »

My 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 »

My 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 »

I 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 »

Ani 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 »

Ani Pema Dechen comes from Dolpo and was brought to Tek Chok Ling by her uncle in 2019.

Ani 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 »

My 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 »

I 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 »

My 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 »

My 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 »

l 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 »

My 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 »

My 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 »

My 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 »

My 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 »

My 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 »

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… Read more about Ani Dechen Lhamo »

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… Read more about Ani Urgyen Dolma »

I 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 »

I’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 »

I 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 »

Ani 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 »

My 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 »

Ani 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 »

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… Read more about Ani Sangay Wangmo »

Ani 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 »

I 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 »

I 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 »

I’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 »

I 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 »

My 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 »

Ani 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 »

Ani 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 »

My 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 »