Nowadays we are building our modest but traditional Temple which will serve as the heart of the Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery. The construction costs for a Temple include not just the outer structure but especially the decoration and furnishings, statues and frescoes. It is considered especially auspicious to make offerings for the building of a religious edifice and we sincerely hope that you will rejoice in helping us to fulfill our aspirations.
| Statues in main Temple | ||
| 4 ARM PRAJNAPARAMITA/YUM CHEMO | US$4,500 | |
| Thrones and Ritual Implements | |||
| 3 | Ornately carved wooden thrones (for high Lamas) | each | US$500 |
| Large silver offering water-bowls (set of 7) | US$690 | ||
| 6 | Silver ritual offering spoons | each | US$40 |
| 2 | Silver ritual offering plates | each | US$100 |
| 3 | Silver incense holders | each | US$250 |
| 6 | Copper bhumpa (ritual vases) | each | US$30 |
| Skullcups (big and small) | each | US$25 | |
| Torma making facilities (bowls, plates, etc) | each set | US$30 | |
| Statues for the Retreat Centre Shrine Rooms | ||
| TSANGPA GYARE, MILAREPA (2), LINGCHEN REPA 2 ft tall | each | US$550 |
| VAJRASATTVA YAB YUM 1.5 ft tall | US$790 | |
| NAROPA, MARPA 1 ft tall | each | US$350 |
The statues are made individually out of clay by artists from Bhutan. Once the clay has dried, the statues are painted, filled with auspicious items, and then blessed by H.E. 9th Khamtrul Rinpoche, Shedrup Nyima.
| Thangkas: (Traditional Tibetan Paintings) 17 are required for the inside of the Temple in various sizes to fit the walls. | |||
| 2 | Tara Canvasses 9' x 15'6" (approx 3m x 5m) These show main figure of Tara and 11 smaller aspects of Tara and other deities. | each | US$3,200 |
| 1 | VAJRADARA With Lineage lamas (size as above) | US$5.340 | |
| 1 | Chakra Samvara & 13 Deities (size as above) | US$3,800 | |
| 1 | Vajra Varahi & 15 Yogini Deities (size as above) | US$4,300 | |
| 1 | Tara Mandala on Ceiling | US$2,500 | |
| 11 | Smaller thankas for temple | each | US$2,230 |
| 4 | Large Thankas for Study Centre Shrine Room | each | US$3,260 |
| 10 | Small size thangkas* | each | US$500 |
| 4 | Large size thangkas* | each | US$2,500 |
*These Thangkas are for the Study Centre and the two Retreat Shrine Rooms.
| Musical Instruments | |||
| 69 | Chod damaru (drums) | each | US$35 |
| 4 | Small damaru | each | US$15 |
| 6 | Big drums, approx. | each | US$300 |
| 5 | Copper gyalings, (ritual trumpet), small | each | US$250 |
| 3 | Large copper trumpets | each | US$690 |
| 20 | Cymbals, 2 different kinds, approx. | each | US$180 |
| 54 | Brass bells and vajras, for each nun | each | US$30 |
| Furniture for the Temple and Puja Hall | |||
| 43 | Painted chokse (prayer tables) needed for new temple | each | US$50 |
| Computer for Jetsunma | |||
| New desktop computer to replace troublesome, 7-year old machine. | US$750 | ||
| Classrooms, Teachers' Room, Visitors' Room | |||
| 4 | Large chalk boards | each | US$125 |
| 6 | Notice boards | each | US$40 |
| 6 | Clocks | each | US$10 |
| 6 | Lockable metal cupboards 6' | each | US$320 |
| 5 | Wooden bookcases | each | US$80 |
| 28 | Wooden desks and benches (seats 2) for 2 classrooms | one set | US$104 |
| 27 | Traditional seats and low tables (seats 2) for 2 classrooms | per set | US$128 |
| 1 | Teacher's desk and chair | one set | US$145 |
| Computer, printer, UPS for teachers' room | US$2,000 | ||
| Library | ||
| Wooden bookcases and furniture | Any contribution gratefully received | |
| Tibetan texts Dharma books in English or other languages are also welcome. |
Any contribution gratefully received | |
| Computer, printer, UPS for librarian | US$2,000 | |
| Framing | ||
| We always need to frame photos of Deities and Rinpoches | each | US$10 - 30 |
| Garden/Landscaping | ||
| Tools and hoses | US$10 - 30 | |
| Landscaping has started Plants, bulbs and seeds |
US$500 | |
If you wish to donate one of the items listed above, please specify this when making payment. For Click & Pledge payments, please enter the amount you wish to donate into the General Support category and on the following page name the item.
Nuns can dedicate pujas such as their daily Tara puja (good for removing obstacles and creating auspicious conditions) and their monthly Akshobhya puja (especially useful for the sick and recently departed). Donors should advise the name/s for whom the puja is to be dedicated and a brief reason for the request in the comment box when you make your payment.
There is no set fee but suggested donations are:
Daily Tara puja for one month: US$60
Monthly Akshobhya puja (one time for this 3 hour puja): US$30
Should you wish to make a donation, please click here. Methods of Payment.
