FPMT Mongolia Dharma Center in Ulaanbaatar

Ganden Do Ngag Shedrub Ling (GDSL) Center provides Dharma teachings and meditation sessions free of charge and which are translated into Mongolian or in English language. The teachings are provided for a mixed audience of Mongolian people and expats from many different countries. The first teacher was Ven. George Churinoff, followed by Ven. Thubten Gyatso (Dr. Adrian Feldman), then Ven. Chantal and at present Ven. Gyalmo (Glenda Lee). Geshe Nyima Dorje was the resident Tibetan teacher for several years, and finally Ven. Sarah Thresher, who taught extensively at the Golden Light Sutra Center in Darkhan, taught on and off at Shedrub Ling. All of these teachers made a lasting impression among the Mongolian students who appreciated immensely their style of teachings, and their dedication and compassion.

At present, besides providing guided meditation sessions and Geshe Thubten Zopa’s teachings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Ven. Gyalmo is teaching Discovering Buddhism topics interspersed with other introductory topics such as “Transforming Emotions” which are taught in English and translated into Mongolian.

Every month at the Center the following pujas are performed and guided by our Dolma Ling nuns: Lama Chopa, Medicine Buddha and the Four Mandala offerings to Tara and every morning, Mongolian volunteers are making around 1000 water bowl offerings and concluding with the recitation of the Confession Prayer to the 35 Buddhas.

Ven. Gyalmo is also regularly visiting prisoners in Mongolia, teaching Dharma and leading simple meditation sessions for inmates. At present she is doing a long-term program at the High Security Prison, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice.

The Center hosts a number of guest teachers and special events along with Dharma outreach programs and activities along with housing a library of Buddhist books and resources in Mongolian and English. Many of these materials are self-published and are open to use by community members.

FPMT Mongolia does not have a separate office with its own staff. Therefore, the Ganden Do Ngag Shedrub Ling Center also functions as the administrative office of FPMT Mongolia. Please click here if you wish to contribute towards the Center’s expenses, or if you wish to work with us, please be in touch in order to discuss opportunities for collaboration.