What has been done
11.41 acres of land have been purchased on a hill overlooking the town of Dirang, India.
The site has been graded and access road put in. Site plans and drawings have been completed. site plan
From April 8-23, 2008 the abbots and 29 monks from Namgyal and Ganden Jangtse monasteries converged on the site of Thupsung Dhargye Ling to perform extensive rituals and prayers to bless and consecrate the ground. Included in the rituals were a Kalachakra self-initiation, fire pujas and a White Tara long-life initiation conferred by Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Tsephel (abbot of Gaden Jangtse Monastery).
During the opening consecration ceremonies the foundation stone was laid for the first building. In attendance were Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu and his Advisor in Dirang, Minister Tsering Gyurme.
Phase 1, construction of the temple and administration buildings has begun. Site development (grading, soil testing, retaining walls, drainage pipes, external lighting and its wiring, underground water and septic tanks) is being completed.
Strong support for the project is coming from the State government of Arunachal Pradesh and the West Kameng District where Dirang is located. These governments will supply matching grants for Phase 2 of construction (the school, medical clinic and cultural buildings).
Timeline
Construction for Phase 1 began in May 2008 and the projected completion date is Spring 2012.
Last updated 11/28/08