The monastery complex at Tso Pema, with the temple and adjoining buildings on the hillside

Phase 1 • Tso Pema, India

Dormitory and classroom construction

Phase 1 adds a new first-floor dormitory above the existing structure and renovates the ground floor as dedicated classrooms.

Phase 1 scope and funding

Full Phase 1 goal: INR 1,27,40,464Approximately USD 134,000

The existing one-storey structure currently provides sleeping accommodation, while classes are held on the lower level of the temple.

Phase 1A construction began on 28 August 2026. The complete Phase 1 schedule is approximately eight months, subject to funding, site conditions, and construction progress.

INR 26,88,938funds received

21.1% fundedINR 1,00,51,526 still needed

21.1%

Funds received: INR 26,88,938 (USD 28,350), confirmed on 25 October 2026.

Phase 1A: new first-floor dormitory

Build a new first floor above the existing structure, connected by stairways and designed as the children’s permanent dormitory.

Phase 1B: ground-floor classrooms

Renovate the existing ground floor with new walls and dedicated learning spaces.

Phase 1A budget

The approved public Phase 1A estimate is INR 70,57,556, including the listed finishing work, electrical materials and electrical labour. Budget approved on 19 May 2026. The approved Phase 1B estimate is INR 56,82,908.

View the itemized Phase 1A cost estimate.

Budget reconciliation and reporting

View the Phase 1A budget Help complete Phase 1

Construction update · 25 October 2026

A look at the construction site

A short video of the new dormitory level taking shape above the existing building.

Construction video, 25 October 2026 · 49 seconds, no sound

Construction update

20 October 2026 photographs

Dormitory exterior with brick walls and timber supports — Dormitory rooms under construction.

Ceiling formwork and steel reinforcement overlooking the lake — Preparation for the dormitory ceiling.

Interior brick walls and stored timber supports — Inside a dormitory room under construction.

Lake, mountains and Guru Rinpoche statue beyond the first-floor construction site — View of the lake, mountains and Guru Rinpoche statue from the construction site.

Follow construction progress and finances in our project reports.

Initial photographs · Construction began 28 August 2026

Initial construction photographs

These initial photographs show reinforced-concrete columns, masonry materials and early preparation across the existing structure. The project blessing puja was held on 28 August 2026.

Early construction work

Brick and reinforced-concrete column work at the Phase 1A construction site — Brick and column preparation

Workers preparing steel reinforcement at the Phase 1A site — Steel reinforcement work

Wide view of the Phase 1A site with reinforcement columns and building materials — Construction-site overview

Follow construction progress and finances in our project reports.

Blessing puja · 28 August 2026

Monks conducting a blessing puja for the construction project — Project blessing puja

A monk tending the ritual fire during the project blessing puja — Ritual offerings

Monks and community members gathered at the construction site for the blessing puja — Monastery community gathering

Phase 1 floor plans

The existing building becomes the classroom level. A new storey above it becomes the permanent dormitory, with stairways connecting the two floors.

Ground-floor plan showing the renovated classroom level — **Ground floor • Classroom level**The existing one-storey structure after renovation with new walls and dedicated learning spaces.

First-floor plan showing the new dormitory level — **First floor • Dormitory level**A new storey built above the ground floor and connected by stairways for the children’s permanent accommodation.

Development phases

Fundraising will proceed one phase at a time so donors can see a clear purpose and measurable progress.

Phase 1Ground-floor classrooms + new first-floor dormitory
Phase 2Additional bedrooms, new kitchen + dining-hall renovationView Phase Two blueprints
Phase 3Khenpos’ rooms, staff quarters, an expanded Butter Lamp House + a new main officeView Phase Three blueprints