More than 70 of the 108 Jangchub Chortens planned for Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) have already secured sponsorship, reflecting growing support for one of Bhutan’s largest sacred initiatives. Each chorten requires a contribution of Nu 20 million, with support continuing to pour in from individuals, institutions, businesses, religious organisations, and Bhutanese communities both within the country and abroad.
Among the latest contributors is Semthuen Tshokpa, a group led by former Lyonpo Sangay Ngedup and comprising 108 members, including former ministers, Dashos, and senior civil servants. The group contributed Nu 23.3 million to Project 108, with Nu 20 million funding the construction of Jangchub Chorten No. 5 and the remaining amount supporting preparations for the 1 November event. Members described the contribution as an expression of gratitude to the nation and a continuation of their commitment to Bhutan’s future.
Support for Project 108 has also come from religious institutions, foundations, business communities, and Bhutanese diaspora groups around the world. Contributions can be made through GMC-authorised bank accounts and an online crowdfunding platform hosted by the Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan.
The initiative, launched by His Majesty The King, will see 108 sacred Buddhist stupas symbolising enlightenment constructed in Gelephu on 1 November. Among individual contributors is Pelden Dorji and his family, who donated Nu 80,000 in gratitude for the support they received through the Druk Gyalpo’s Relief Kidu during the COVID-19 pandemic. His Eminence the 10th Buli Trulku, Sonam Loday Rinpoche, has also joined the initiative, further strengthening support for a project aimed at promoting spiritual wellbeing and benefiting future generations.
