H.H. Dudjom - II Sangye Pema Zhepa Rinpoche
Supreme Head of the Dudjom New Treasure Lineage

Project Overview

Oddiyana Ling Foundation

The Oddiyan Ling Foundation Project is a visionary initiative established by Khenpo Ogen Rinpoche in Nepal, dedicated to the preservation, study, and practice of the Buddhist teachings. Conceived as a monastic and educational center, Oddiyan Ling is intended to support rigorous study, meditation retreats, and the cultivation of ethical discipline and compassion. The monastery is envisioned as a living institution where traditional wisdom is transmitted to future generations while remaining responsive to the needs of contemporary society.

In addition to fostering monastic education, the project seeks to benefit the wider community through spiritual guidance, cultural preservation, and charitable activities. The laying of the foundation marks a meaningful step toward establishing a stable and enduring seat of Dharma in the region. Message from Khenpo Ogen Rinpoche “The establishment of Oddiyan Ling arises from the aspiration to preserve the authentic teachings of the Buddha and to provide a place where sincere practitioners may study, reflect, and meditate in a supportive environment. A monastery is not merely a physical structure, but a field for cultivating wisdom, compassion, and inner transformation. It is my heartfelt prayer that Oddiyan Ling may become a source of benefit for many beings—now and in the future—and that all who contribute to this project may accumulate merit and wisdom. May this endeavor support peace, harmony, and the flourishing of the Dharma.” Construction Progress Update Current Phase Land preparation and planning Laying of the monastery foundation Future Plans 1. Structural development of the main monastery buildings 2. Preparation of monastic residences and study halls 3. Completion of prayer halls and meditation spaces 4. Establishment of educational programs and retreat opportunities 5. Development of facilities to support community activities and charitable initiatives Progress will continue in accordance with available resources, traditional guidance, and careful planning to ensure the monastery’s long-term stability and purpose. Gratitude to Supporters and Benefactors The realization of the Oddiyan Ling Foundation Project is made possible through the kindness, generosity, and dedication of supporters, donors, and well-wishers from around the world. We extend our deepest gratitude to all who have offered financial support, labor, prayers, and encouragement. Every contribution—large or small—plays an essential role in bringing this vision to life. We rejoice in the collective merit generated through this project and sincerely dedicate it to the long life of the teachers, the flourishing of the Dharma, and the benefit of all sentient beings.

Donate To Build a Buddhist monastery

Objective: To provide essential infrastructure and spiritual support to four underserved Buddhist villages near Kathmandu, Nepal, focusing on:

Clean water access
Basic education
A monastery for religious learning and practice

To propagate the Buddha’s teachings in the world:
Khenpo’s students based in Kathmandu, Nepal, requested that he build a monastery in the city to ordain and teach monks from their village. Khenpo compassionately responded that he would start a small monastery and take around 15 young monks under his care. Khenpo and his main students are currently working to raise funds to support the costs of this vision.

In recent years, Khenpo has established a meaningful connection with several towns in a rural Himalayan region of Nepal. Due to modernization and their remote location, the residents there feel they are losing touch with their Buddhist roots, largely due to a lack of spiritual guidance and support. In response, Khenpo has begun planning to offer teachings in the village.

Furthermore, Khenpo and his sangha intend to help build a monastery, retreat center, and stupa, and to reestablish the Buddha-dharma in the area.
Ven. Khenpo Rinpoche shares:

“The towns in Nepal are very poor and receive little to no financial support from the government. What I am most concerned about is their Buddhist culture being forgotten and disappearing from these towns. It would be a great loss for the people if they lose the identity to which they belong. Therefore, I am primarily helping them by building a monastery and supporting monks at my place so they can study Buddhist scriptures and philosophy in the traditional way.”

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