Offerings for the Interior and Exterior Artwork of Ati Jangchub Choeling Temple
The interior and exterior artwork of Ati Jangchub Choeling Temple will be created by skilled traditional artisans preserving the rich artistic heritage of Vajrayana Buddhism.
These sacred works will include traditional carpentry, sacred paintings, and distinctive architectural ornaments. Each offering provides an opportunity to support the creation of a beautiful and enduring Temple that will serve as a place of practice, learning, devotion, and blessings for generations to come.
- Sertog (Golden Roof Ornaments of the Temple)
The Sertog, the sacred golden roof ornament of a Vajrayana Buddhist temple, is adorned with intricate designs representing the Five Archetypal Buddhas. These distinctive ornaments are an important architectural and spiritual feature of the temple.
Ati Jangchub Choeling Temple will have three separate roofs, each symbolizing one of the Three Jewels:
Central Roof — Buddha: A 10-foot-tall Sertog.
Left Roof — Dharma: A 5-foot-tall Sertog — $2,500
Right Roof — Sangha: A 5-foot-tall Sertog — $2,500
Offering Amount for Two Sertogs: $5,000
The central 10-foot Sertog has already been generously sponsored.
2. Ridag Choe Khor (Dharma Wheel with Two Deer)
The Dharma Wheel, flanked by a male and female deer, symbolizes the Buddha’s first teaching, given at the Deer Park in Varanasi. This sacred combination—the Dharma Chakra at the center with two deer—is also a universal emblem traditionally adorning Vajrayana Buddhist temples.
Ati Jangchub Choeling Temple will feature one complete set of this sacred symbol:
Dharma Wheel: $2,800
Male Deer: $2,000
Female Deer: $2,000
Total Offering Amount: $6,800
3. Traditional Carpentry
Skilled Bhutanese artisans will carry out the traditional carpentry work throughout all three floors, including the construction and installation of altars, doors, windows, and other related woodwork.
Labor: 3 skilled artisans for 5 months — $11,250
Materials: Plywood, glass, nails, and other related carpentry materials — $8,500
Total Estimated Cost: $19,750
4. Sacred Decorative molding of the Interior and Exterior.
Five expert Nepalese artisans will handcraft intricate sacred decorative moldings inside the temple, including beams, pillars, and walls. On the exterior, the artisans will create sacred moldings for the temple’s three distinctive roof designs, along with traditional symbolic motifs and ornamental details adorning the roofline. This specialized craftsmanship will preserve and honor the rich artistic heritage, sacred symbolism, and profound spiritual significance of Vajrayana Buddhist temple.
Labor: 5 skilled artisans for 5 months — $18,750
Total Estimated Cost: $18,750
5. Sacred Painting Artwork
Traditional sacred artists will create detailed Buddhist artwork throughout the temple. The work will include ceiling mandalas on the first floor, as well as paintings of deities and lineage masters on the temple walls. The scope also includes the sacred painting of the third-floor ceiling and walls.
Labor: 5 skilled painters for 5 months — $18,750
Painting Materials: Natural pigments, paints, brushes, preparation materials, and other related supplies — $8,000
Total Estimated Cost: $26,750
6. Traditional Puja Tables
Traditional puja tables will be provided throughout all three floors of Ati Jangchub Choeling Temple:
First Floor: 80 tables
Second Floor: 30 tables
Third Floor: 10 tables
Total: 120 tables
Cost per table: $50, including materials, craftsmanship, and painting
Grand Total: $6,000
7. Rectangular Floor Cushions and Traditional Carpets
All three floors of Ati Jangchub Choeling Monastery will be furnished with traditional rectangular floor cushions and carpets to provide comfortable seating for practitioners and visitors during prayers, teachings, and ceremonies.
Each rectangular cushion and traditional carpet set is designed to comfortably accommodate three people.
Number of Cushions: 55
Cost per Cushion: $30
Cushion Cost: $1,650
Number of Traditional Carpets: 55
Cost per Traditional Carpet: $100
Carpet Cost: $5,500
Grand Total: $7,150
When you make an offering toward a specific item, please provide us with your email address so that we will keep you informed and update you when that particular aspiration has been fulfilled.
On behalf of Tulku Orgyen Rinpoche, the monks, and all members of the monastery, we offer our deepest gratitude for your generosity, support, and devotion. May your offerings become a lasting source of merit, blessings, and benefit for all beings.
