Sherub Choeling Anim Dratsang nunnery in the Himalayan mountains of Bhutan

Sarpang, Bhutan

Sherub Choeling Anim Dratsang

A sacred sanctuary for Buddhist nuns in the heart of Bhutan, dedicated to spiritual education, meditation practice, and the preservation of Buddhist wisdom.

About the Nunnery

A Place of Learning, Devotion & Inner Peace

Sherub Choeling Anim Dratsang, located in the lush Sarpang district of southern Bhutan, is a thriving Buddhist nunnery home to over 60 ordained nuns. Established to preserve and propagate the sacred teachings of the Buddha, the nunnery provides a nurturing environment where women dedicate their lives to study, practice, and service.

Under the guidance of revered spiritual masters, the nuns engage in rigorous study of Buddhist philosophy, ritual arts, and meditation. The nunnery plays a vital role in the spiritual life of the surrounding communities, offering prayers, blessings, and ceremonies throughout the year.

Buddhist nuns performing prayer ceremony at Sherub Choeling

Buddhist Education

Rigorous study of Buddhist philosophy, scriptures, and Dzongkha texts under learned teachers.

Meditation Practice

Daily meditation sessions and annual retreats fostering deep contemplative practice.

Community Service

Conducting prayers, rituals, and spiritual services for local communities across Sarpang.

Women Empowerment

Providing a path for women to pursue spiritual growth, education, and leadership in Bhutan.

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Buddhist nuns studying scriptures at Sherub Choeling

Life at the Nunnery

A Day of Devotion & Discipline

The daily life of a nun at Sherub Choeling is structured around study, meditation, and communal practice. Each day begins before dawn with prayers and follows a rhythm that has been passed down through centuries of Buddhist tradition.

Daily Schedule

4:00 AMMorning prayers and chanting
6:00 AMBreakfast and morning duties
7:30 AMBuddhist philosophy classes
10:00 AMScriptural study and debate
12:00 PMLunch and rest
2:00 PMRitual arts and practice
4:00 PMMeditation session
6:00 PMEvening prayers
7:30 PMSelf-study and reflection

Fundraising Campaign

Help Us Build a Meditation Center in Paro

We are raising funds to build a new meditation and retreat center in the sacred Paro Valley. This center will serve as a place of peace, learning, and spiritual growth for nuns, monks, and lay practitioners from around the world.

Architectural rendering of the proposed meditation center in Paro Valley
Paro Valley, Bhutan

$87,500

raised of $250,000 goal

35%

312 donorsParo, Bhutan

Project Milestones

Land acquisition & permits
Architectural design
Foundation & structural work
Interior hall & shrine room
Landscaping & prayer gardens
Panoramic view of the Paro Valley in Bhutan where the meditation center will be built

The Sacred Paro Valley

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Your Impact

60+

Nuns supported

200+

Retreat seats

3

Meditation halls

1,000+

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Get in Touch

We Would Love to Hear From You

Whether you have questions about visiting, volunteering, donating, or simply wish to learn more about our nunnery, please reach out. We welcome all inquiries with open hearts.

Address

Sherub Choeling Anim Dratsang, Sarpang Dzongkhag, Bhutan

Email

info@shedrupchoeling.org

Phone

+975-06-251-XXX