Katog Choling

The temple is the main gathering place and center of all dharma activity for both the monks and householders in the monastery.

During the stage of unrest in Tibet, the original temple was destroyed. Then, in the 1970’s it was rebuilt. However, because of a lack of funds, it was made with very poor quality materials and design, and was too small for large ceremonies.

Some years ago after Khentrul Rinpoche became the abbot, the roof was replaced. With great effort Khentrul Rinpoche and the monks acquired the funding through extensive begging and then did the work themselves. They carried all the roofing tiles on their backs and built it without any machinery or help. Because of the cheap material and lack of professional help, the roof leaked which made it impossible to protect the shrine and has contributed to quick structural decay. Now the building is almost completely useless.

View more photos of the TempleWhen H.H. Moksa Rinpoche visited some years ago, he looked up at the sagging ceiling and said “I am afraid to teach in here because the roof looks like it is going to collapse on me.” There are running jokes about the temple from visitors that being inside and looking up is like being under a bridge that is old and rotting. Basically, it is no longer a safe building and must be rebuilt.

The temple represents the heart of the monastery’s current activities and its future. Major reconstruction is needed. Khentrul Rinpoche envisions a larger building able to hold 2000 people. Plans for the renovation are now underway and the projected cost is $150,000. In order to bring this project to completion, an anonymous donor has offered matching funds for this project. Your generous donation will be matched dollar for dollar, literally doubling your contribution toward rebuilding the temple.

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