"Old Blue" is the school's Tata truck, and it is ready to retire from its service as a school bus and supply delivery truck. We need your help to replace the school's vital connection to the surrounding area.
This is the completed bathhouse, which is a model for the area for good hygiene. Our 2011 annual report tells the amazing story of Jhamtse International and how much has been done with your contributions.
Kirstine, Danish social worker teaching English for 6 months at Gatsal, which "gets under your skin - deep into your heart and stays there!" Volunteers are welcome and a Summer 2012 youth trip is being planned. Contact us!
Vassar Jhamtse Club has raised an amazing $14,400 since Fall 2009 through bakesales, yard sales, and hug-a-thons. More info
Vasudha Wanchoo, dedicating six months of her life to Gatsal: "The uninhibited expressions of love from the children is such a wonderful treat."
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Your help is still needed Read a letter from Lobsang about the great need still facing the school.
What is Jhamtse International?
Ten years ago, Venerable Lobsang Phuntsok, a Buddhist monk from the Tawang region, came to the US and started Jhamtse Buddhist Center, five communities in Massachusetts studying and practicing the Mahayana Buddhist tradition of love, compassion, and wisdom. On this foundation, Jhamtse Gatsal, a school in remote northeast India, gives desperately poor
children a chance to thrive and learn for the first time. Finally, Jhamtse Clubs inspire young people to explore the power of love, compassion, and wisdom in the world.
