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Lopche Monastery · Dolakha, Nepal

Painting the Sacred Statues

The monastery is built, and thanks to this circle of friends the painting of its three sacred statues and the 12-foot rooftop Buddha Amitabha are now fully funded. This page remains as a record of what was given.

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Fundraising Progress
Goal: US$5,500 — reached 🎉
Raised: US$5,475 · 100% of goal
Fully Funded

This Project Is Complete

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On 24 August 2026, the last of the funds needed to paint the three sacred statues and raise the 12-foot Buddha Amitabha was received.

Buddha Shakyamuni, Guru Rinpoche and Chenrezig will be completed in the traditional way — painted, gilded and finished with their thrones — and the rooftop Buddha Amitabha will be raised with its sacred filling texts, as a beacon of peace and compassion above Dolakha.

This was carried entirely by ordinary people giving what they could, from US$50 to a single sponsor who covered the whole Buddha Amitabha. To everyone who gave, shared the link, or simply held it in prayer — thank you. May the merit be dedicated to all beings.

Offerings for this project are now closed. If you would like to give, the other monastery projects still need help.

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Who we are

A monastery built by its village

Lopche Monastery stands in a remote rural village in Dolakha, Nepal — about four hours from Kathmandu. Unlike many larger monasteries, it has no strong financial support: it was built mainly through small donations from local villagers and offerings made during pujas.

Despite these challenges, construction is now complete. Today the monastery serves some 6,000 local villagers and is home and place of practice for 15 monks. Sponsors were found for its three main sacred statues — Buddha Shakyamuni, Guru Rinpoche and Chenrezig — but funds ran short for their traditional painting, gilding and finishing, and money had to be borrowed from a local businessman to complete this sacred work.

One final aspiration remains: to repay this loan and to install a 12-foot statue of Buddha Amitabha on the roof of the monastery — a symbol of peace, compassion, and prayers for world peace. Your support helps preserve the Buddha Dharma, creates lasting merit, and brings blessings to countless beings.

"We sincerely rejoice in your kindness and dedicate the merits for the peace, happiness, and well-being of all sentient beings." — Phurba Khen Rinpoche, Resident Teacher Khenpo Sonam & all the members of Lopche Monastery

The Guru Rinpoche statue awaiting its traditional painting
Life at the Monastery

Inside the Shrine Hall

The painting is already under way — skilled artists at work on the sacred statues and torana of Lopche Monastery.

The golden Buddha Amitabha statue Chenrezig statue awaiting painting Chenrezig statue after painting Dharma wheel and deer on the monastery roof Carved victory banner on the roof The monastery during construction
Offerings & Dedications

Offerings Closed

This project reached its goal on 24 August 2026 and is no longer accepting offerings. If you gave to Lopche Monastery and have not yet received your receipt, or you would like dedication names added to the Rinpoche's prayers, please write to friends@tashigephelling.org and we will take care of it.