At KCE, boys and girls are taught the Buddhist Dharma and the rituals of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism by our resident senior monks. The unique feature of KCE is that it combines this Buddhist education with modern school facilities and follows the standard Indian national school curriculum (CISCE).
 
 
The KCE concept in brief:
 
·       Kindergarten
·       Elementary school
·       Secondary school from the 6th to the 12th grade
·       Traditional Buddhist temple with daily pujas
·       Tibetan language classes
·       Traditional Buddhist training
·       Library with Buddhist and classical modern literature
·       Arts and crafts workshops
·       Technology and Research Center
·       Guest house for visitors
 

At the end of their schooling, KCE students will receive a state-recognized diploma. Additionally, they will have acquired proficiency in a variety of languages, practical skills in several fields, as well as sound knowledge in different Buddhist subjects. This will offer them various opportunities:
 
They will have the possibility to move on to higher education, begin their working life or choose a monastic path. Those who decide on the monastic path can enter a Buddhist monastery or pursue their studies at a Monastic University (Shedra), from which they will graduate with the degree of a Buddhist teacher (Acharya).

The uniqueness of this teaching approach can be illustrated through three pillars:

KCE Team 
(from left to right: Switi, Mamta, Pema, Tsewang, Tsultrim Sonam, Jinpa, Dolsan, Anita, Sonam Dema, Bagya (down) Dargay and Diane)

The different populations of the Himalayan regions carry a very rich cultural heritage and many have been followers of Buddhism for centuries. Buddhism is part of their tradition and plays an important role in their daily life. These families wish their children to receive an education which passes on the legacy of their culture and Buddhist methods. The monastic life is held in high esteem in these societies, rooted in deep faith and tradition.

The property of KCE extends across 10 hectares and is located in Kalimpong, a hill station of the Himalayas.
 
The master plan of KCE provides facilities for 100 students, a large monastic Sangha, and guests from all over the world.

Master Plan of the Karmapa Center of Education

What we have achieved

We have completed these construction phases:

• Three buildings accommodating classrooms for preschool and elementary school, a children’s library, as well as residential rooms for students and the working team.
• The administrative building housing the kitchen, dining hall and a temporary temple room.
• A building with premises for the Dharma library, an arts workshop, dormitories, and guest rooms.
   

 
The Temple – The next phase of Construction

 
The final and largest stage of construction comprises a rectangular-shaped building, housing a temple surrounding a central courtyard.

• The 3-storey temple building will house the secondary-grade classrooms and labs.
• The main temple hall on the top floor will provide space for 200 people.

The Karmapa Center of Education is growing thanks to the generous support of friends from all over the world. If you would like to become a patron of this great vision, join us. Thank you!