Zhekar Choedhe Monastery

Kalimpong, India

Recent, extensive building work has turned Zhekar Choedhe from a rather dilapidated monastery into a home that its monks can be proud of. Even still, a further 6 rooms must now be built at a cost of around US$5000 each. Potentially, a bigger problem is the health of the monks, many of whom suffer from tuberculosis. This is endemic in the region and the young and old monks are particularly susceptible. The disease can be treated successfully but a long course of treatment is needed which must be completed without a break. It is therefore vital that sufficient funds are available to ensure the necessary supply of medicine. Several hundred dollars are needed to cover the cost of each complete course of treatment.

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