Offerings for Ati Jangchub Choeling Monastery
- Sertog (Golden Roof Ornaments of Temple)
These sacred ornaments, adorned with intricate designs representing the Five Archetypal Buddhas, are among the most distinctive features of Vajrayana Buddhist temples.
Ati Jangchub Choeling Monastery will have three separate roofs, each symbolizing the Three Jewels — the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.
The central roof will feature a 10-foot-tall Sertog.
Offering Amount: Central Sertog: $4,800.
The left and right roofs will each have a 5-foot-tall Sertog.
Offering Amount: Two Sertogs $2,500 for each. - Ridag Choe Khor (Dharma Wheel with two Deer)
The Dharma Wheel flanked by a male and female deer symbolizes the Buddha’s first teaching in the Deer Park at Varanasi. This set, a Dharma Chakra in the center with two deer is also a universal emblem adorning all Vajrayana Buddhist temples.
Ati Jangchub Choeling Monastery will have one set of this sacred symbol: Dharma Wheel: $2,800. Male Deer: $2,000. Female Deer: $2,000
If you would like to make these offerings which will serve as a lasting source of blessings for generations to come, please let us know. We will be happy to provide more details.
3. Traditional Carpentry: Skilled Bhutanese artisans creating the altars, doors, and windows throughout all three floors.
4. Sacred Decorative work: Expert Nepalese artisans crafting the intricate beams, pillars, moldings, and decorative exterior details.
5. Sacred Artwork: Traditional artists creating ceiling mandalas throughout the first floor and painting the temple’s walls with deities and lineage masters.
6. Traditional Puja Tables: 80 tables for the first floor. 30 tables for the second floor. 10 tables for the third floor
Cost per table: $30
Grand total: $3,600
7. Rectangular Floor Cushions for the First Floor of the Temple
We plan to purchase 55 rectangular floor cushions for the first floor of the temple. Each cushion is designed to comfortably seat 3 people.
Number of cushions: 55 Cost per cushion: $25
Total cost: $1,375
8. Library: Shelving, reading tables, chairs and computers for the main library on the second floor.
Donations may also be made by check. Please make checks payable to Odiyana Institute and mail them to:
Odiyana Institute
1524 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Odiyana School
List for the Basic Functioning of Odiyana Children’s School – 2026
Our total operational costs for supporting the room, board and education amounts to $30,600 each year. A donation to cover a monthly or annual fee for any of the below necessary expenses would be greatly appreciated
1- Monthly Salary Support for Teachers and Staff:
- Two Resident Lama Teachers
Both completed three-year retreats on Tulku Orgyen Rinpoche’s retreat land and are well educated with extensive teaching experience.
Stipend: $100 per person per month × 2 = $200 - One Visiting Teacher
Sent by the Ngagyur Nyingma Institute of advanced Buddhist philosophical studies (South India).
Stipend: $100 per month - One English Teacher
Teaches English, mathematics, science, and related subjects.
Salary: $250 per month - One Kitchen Head / Support Staff
Responsible for cooking, kitchen management, cleaning, and hosting guests.
Salary: $150 per month
Total Monthly Grant: $700
Total Annual Grant (12 months): $8,400
2- Food and Beverage Expenses:
This includes all groceries and daily food supplies such as rice, wheat, lentils (dal), eggs, milk, vegetables, occasional meat, and other miscellaneous cooking necessities.
- Monthly Expense: $900
- Total Annual Expense (12 months): $10,800
3- Clothing and Essentials:
This category includes daily-use items such as soap and hygiene supplies, as well as seasonal clothing, undergarments, shoes, sportswear, sporting items, and other essential personal necessities.
- Monthly Expense: $500
- Total Annual Expense: $6,000
4- School Materials:
This includes art supplies, textbooks, pens, paper, and other classroom learning materials.
- Monthly Expense: $150
- Total Annual Expense: $1,800
Your support goes a long way in benefiting our underprivileged children at Odiyana School.
Contributions may be made on a monthly or yearly basis, and all forms of support are deeply appreciated.
Your donation makes a difference—no matter the size.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and kind wishes.
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