The purpose of the Gaden Shartse tour is to share
with all people the Tibetan culture, as well as the practices and paths to inner peace and compassion.
Accomplishments of previous tours have provided funds for construction of new buildings at Gaden Shartse,
including a new debate hall.
Additional funds raised by past tours
have supported medical needs, teachers salaries
and the day to day expenses of supporting the monastery.
This success is due to the help and generosity
of those who support the tours.
The monks of Gaden Shartse feel deeply indebted
to their friends in the West who have given
their time, effort, and homes to make the tours possible.
Funds raised during the 2008 tour, will be directed toward
the New Gaden Shartse Charitable Hospital,
which officially opened February 1, 2007.
This new facility is located within Camp #1 of the
Tibetan Settlement in Mundgod, Karnataka, India.
The Shartse Hospital has opened to serve anyone in the region, monks, nuns, and lay people, both Tibetan and Indian.
Many monks, nuns and lay people are currently
in desperate need of medical and dental care.
Illnesses, such as tuberculosis and diabetes, also need to be treated.
At present there is no formal medical treatment or care.
Many of the older monks suffer their illnesses without treatment. These monks are an integral part of the Tibetan settlement, and they play an incredibly important role in teaching and bringing the benefit of Dharma teachings to others.
It is vital that they receive the necessary support for their well-being. This hospital has been constructed to provide services to all people of the region and contributions from the 2008 tour will support equipping the new hospital
Your advice and constructive suggestions are welcomed.
The Monastery has a number of guestrooms
and visitors are always welcome!
