Khachodling’s inner meaning is that wisdom is the ground from which compassion radiates. The Khachodling vision therefore manifests as different projects in the service of humanity.

We, from many different walks of life, galvanise together in the spirit of wisdom and care, and engage in these projects that are guided by Khandro-la, with the motivation and action for the deepest benefit. In this way Khachodling is dharma in action.

The guiding principles of a Khachodling project are the genuine teachings of the unbroken lineage of Lord Buddha.

In particular Khachodling projects are:

	Spiritually rooted in the Drukpa Kargyud tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and infused with bodhicitta
	Self sustainable
	Eco-friendly
	Dialogue and action is based on mutual respect and love. Especially between communities that are lay/monastic, east/west, women/men

The majority of Khachodling projects in the East take place in the Indian Himalayas. Khandro-la’s family lineage is deeply respected especially in this region and Khandro-la herself was born there. Khachodling aims to provide spiritual and humanitarian services to these people. Their culture is becoming extinct. Modernisation affects these areas and its remoteness and lack of services mean that it is increasingly difficult to maintain valuable ancient traditions. Khachodling focuses on respecting these cultures and due to Khandro-la’s long revered association with these areas Khachodling is in a unique position to be able to provide respected and relevant services.

Projects in these areas are –

Medical Services for the Himalayas

Eye Restoration for Nomads – since 2007 Khachodling provides an annual eye care camp for remote nomads at Lake Tsomoiriri, Ladakh. Focus is now on also training locals to act as “barefoot nurses”

East-West Hospital at Mulbeck, Ladakh – to provide much needed new premises for Khachodling’s amchi (traditional doctor) as well as general and specialist services for western medicine (pathology, xray and ultrasound as well as women’s, paediatric, eye and dental clinics).

Education of Children and Youth

Khachodling has begun to provide education grants to needy young people whose families, due to isolation and poverty, have been unable to provide them with good modern style education.

Other Projects

Self Sufficiency Projects (carpet weaving, solar lamps), Training and Education Centre in Himachaal Pradesh, and the completion of projects in the memory of His Holiness Ngawang Jigme, the 9th Shabdrung of Bhutan, Khandro-la’s late husband.

Not all of Khachodling’s Projects are in the Himalayas. As Khandro-la has travelled to other countries she has been identifying special areas where Khachodling has a role. In Australia for example there is a vision to engage in projects that both honour the land and work with indigineous people.

Khachodling is a Charitable Trust in India with a small office in New Delhi. It is authorised by the Indian Government to receive foreign funds (FCR approval). Khachodling has contacts all over the world and now has its own organisational structures in Australia and New Zealand.(Contact)

This is a summary of Khachodling’s projects and vision. The unfolding of this and each project depends on the offering of the skills, actions and finances as well as the pure intention of those involved in this vision.