The next phase of LNA’s educational work is to formalize and transform the existing educational program into an education institute called the Ladakh Nuns Institute (LNI). The aim is to expand the curriculum and ultimately develop an integrated training program for nuns in Ladakh, incorporating Buddhist and secular studies, life skills and practical experience in applying Buddhist principles to social problems in Ladakh.
The institute land covers an area of 7.5 hectares in the outskirts of Leh town (7km from Leh) and will comprise of a hostel with a capacity of 200 residents, a Herbal factory and health clinic with dispensary, a school, library, public assembly/ multi-purpose hall, administrative building, and retreat Center, Herbal and vegetables garden etc.
The organizations vision and its focus in providing basic education for girls and young women will continue, as will the teachings in traditional Tibetan medical studies.