Collapse
On August 1st, 2006, the old assembly hall – the heart of the monastery - collapsed after unusually heavy rainfalls. Many religious objects and musical instruments were destroyed, among them all the clay statues. These had been made according to the wishes of the 16th Karmapa in order to protect Ladakh from dangers and conflicts. An irreplaceable loss.
Reconstruction
However, the assembly hall itself can be replaced. It is planned to build this with more durable materials and to include within the building special protector and Tara rooms. On the upper floor of the new assembly hall there is planned an apartment for the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage, as well as rooms for other high lamas. Further plans for future expansion include an infirmary and dormitories for the monks. How to help...
Karma Drubgyud Choeling Monastery P.O. Box 10 Leh 194101, Ladakh, J&K, India kdcladakh@yahoo.com