“Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.”
— in the spirit of the Dharma
A wholesome education, rooted in compassion.
Karma Leksheyling Foundation is a registered educational organization under the Royal Government of Bhutan. We integrate modern academic learning with the moral and spiritual values of Buddhist tradition, preparing young minds to live with purpose, integrity, and service to society.
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Three vows guide our work.
Integrated Education
We provide special education that weaves modern curricula together with timeless moral and spiritual instruction.
Productive Citizens
We graduate secondary students who carry their learning into society as thoughtful, capable, and ethical contributors.
Access for All
We make our education free and accessible to children who are economically and socially disadvantaged.
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Khenpo Karma Namgyal
Born in 1974 and fully ordained as a Buddhist monk in 1992 by H.E. the 12th Tai Situ Rinpoche, Khenpo Karma Namgyal completed his Buddhist studies in 2000 and has taught philosophy, history, and Tibetan grammar since 2001. He serves as Khenpo and vice principal, and has shared Dharma writings with the world through dharmadownload.net since 1999.
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