Dungkhar Ugyen Choeling Shedra
In order to revamp the glory and grandeur of Dungkhar Ugyen Choeling Goenpa, the construction of Drasha was initiated under the patronage of former Chief Justice, His Excellency Lyonpo Sonam Tobgye in January 2014. The drasha construction was completed and inaugurated by His Eminence Gangtey Trulku and former Chief Justice on 12th and 13th October, 2014. With the inauguration of drasha, the new shedra was also instituted with 11 monks under Khenpo Ngawang Dorji andcurrently there are 24 monks with a Khenpo and a Lopen.
The shedra has not only helped in overcoming the acute shortage of religious personnel in our village, but has also provided opportunity for our youth to continue their education in monastic studies. The enrollment preference for the monk is given to the youth from single parents, financially backward family and socially disadvantaged background.
With the institution of shedra, some of our old aged people have also moved to goenpa to practice dharma. Currently there are more than five old people who live in the temporary huts in and around the monastery. Moreover, many people have shown interest to come to goenpa and practice dharma. It is expected that the number of both monks and old people living in and around goenpa will increase.
The shedra has not only helped in overcoming the acute shortage of religious personnel in our village, but has also provided opportunity for our youth to continue their education in monastic studies. The enrollment preference for the monk is given to the youth from single parents, financially backward family and socially disadvantaged background.
With the institution of shedra, some of our old aged people have also moved to goenpa to practice dharma. Currently there are more than five old people who live in the temporary huts in and around the monastery. Moreover, many people have shown interest to come to goenpa and practice dharma. It is expected that the number of both monks and old people living in and around goenpa will increase.
Shedra Welfare Group
In order to sustain the shedra, a monk welfare group has been formed under the patronage of Former Chief Justice of Bhutan, His Excellency Lyonpo Sonam Tobgay. The group strives to mobilize funds for the welfare of monks at shedra in coordination with the management board. All the employed people from Bongmen, Khar, Labar and Yajur are the member of the group.
Shedra Welfare Committee
Position |
Name |
Contact No. |
Email id |
Chairperson |
Mr. Sherub Tharchen |
+975 17665898 |
|
Vice Chairperson |
Ms. Karma Yedon |
+975 17129912 |
|
Member Secretary |
Mr. Sangay Chedar |
+975 17714022 |
|
Finance Coordinator |
Mr. Karma Tshewang |
+975 17765820 |
|
Member Representative |
Mr. Yonten Norbu |
+975 77271007 |
|
Member Representative |
Mr. Tshering Wangdi |
+975 17686970 |
|
Member Representative |
Mr. Sherub Tharchen |
+975 17652735 |
|
Member Representative |
Mr. Chogyal Lhendup |
+975 17765989 |
To ensure smooth implementation of any activities or coordinate the functions of the group, a committee has been formed. The committee members are based in Thimphu supported by the different Regional Coordinators. The committee members and the Regional Coordinators has been appointed with the election among the members. The following are the committee members and the Regional Coordinators:
Regional Coordinators
Regions |
Regional Coordinator |
Contact No. |
Email id |
Phuntsholing/Samtse/Chukha |
Mr. Norchen Wangdi |
+975 17672010 |
Value |
Bumthang/Trongsa/Zhemgang |
Mr. Ugyen Tshewang |
+975 17752800 |
|
Trashiyangtse/Lhuntse |
Mr. Tashi Dorji |
+975 17611073 |
|
Trashigang/Mongar |
Mr. Norbu |
+975 17656661 |
Value |
Gelephu/Tsirang/Dagana |
Mr. Jigme Tsundru |
+975 17858480 |
|
Wangdue/Punakha/Gasa |
Mr. Sonam Gyeltshen |
Value |
|
Paro/Haa |
Mr. Cheten Norbu |
+975 17973256 |
Nil |
Pemagatshel/SamdrupJongkhar |
Mr. Sonam Jamtsho and Mr. Yonten Dorji |
+975 17856507 +975 17682284 |
|
Thimphu |
Mr. Karma Tshewang |
+975 17765820 |