The building of the Dzagyel monastery at the end of the 19th century was initiated by Patrul Rinpoche who was one of the greatest Buddhist masters of all times. Like most monasteries in the region, it was destroyed during the Chinese Cultural Revolution. Finally, in 1989, the villagers and nomads in the region were allowed to rebuild it. Joining their forces and resources, they managed to rebuild it, at the exact same location and using the same stones in order to preserve its blessings. Due to the harsh climate of the region and the poor material conditions in which it was built, today, nineteen years later, it is in a disastrous state. As can be seen on the pictures, rain and snow can easily penetrate the temple and pieces of wood are falling from the roof.

Rinpoche wishes to finance the renovation of the Dzagyel Temple, as the monks and villagers have so often expressed their wish to preserve this temple and its blessings. The cost of the renovation is estimated by the local people to be around 133’000 USD.
As for the other projects in these remote areas, it is important to understand that amounts mentioned are only estimates made by local people. It would indeed take a two or three-day travel for any building company to come and draw up a quote. As this too, is quite costly, it will only be done when there is the prospect of actually accomplishing the project.