The unassuming, but enthusiastic Buddhist monk, Lama Tenzin Choegyal, would be the very last person to talk about his awards but the first to share how proud he is of his CED (Children’s Educational Development) Society children and their accomplishments. Having rescued, housed, and educated 33 children from unspeakable hardship high in the upper regions of Dolpo, Nepal, he continues to evolve the foundational program he created over 21 years ago. To date, five of the children are pursuing their master’s degrees, five are doing their undergraduate studies, and the remaining children are enrolled in the private English Medium school. In addition to the CED, Lama Tenzin has started several other initiatives, including:
G.I.F.T. (Girls’ Institute For Technology), where disabled girls are educated and empowered to learn various IT skills to support themselves.
PinkPADS is a unique facility where environmentally-friendly sanitary napkins will be produced and distributed to the underserved. In addition, the initiative includes reeducating the community to dispel the cultural menstrual superstitions.
S.O.S. The Sound of Soul (SOS) Recording Studio and Music Institute is a nonprofit music education center and recording studio especially created for the disadvantaged and disabled.
Awards and Achievements
The Golden World Peace Award
Humanitarian Hall of Fame Award
International American Council For Research & Development, The Shining Star of Asia Award and Certificate of Excellence
Jewel of India Award
India Lifetime Achievement Award, India
Mahatma Gandhi Samman, London, England
Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award, India
Rashtriya Nirman Rattan Gold Medal Award, India
USA Vijay Rattan Gold Medal Award, India