2nd term examination 2011.

Students are sitting for their 2nd term examination.

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2nd term examination of lekshey ling school.

Students are preparing for their second term exam. For more pictures click here.

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1st term examination of Lekshey Ling Lower Secondary School.

Students are sitting for their first term examination.
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Sports Day

Karma Lekshey Ling School organizes the sports day on the occasion of H.H 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Urgen Thenley Dorje's 27th Happy birthday. for more picture just log on to our new website www.leksheylingschool.org or you can simply click here.

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The Project site.

Karma Lekshey Ling School is proposed to be constructed in an area of Lapsephedi -6,
Jaharsing Pauwa, Kathmandu, Nepal, at present.
However, there is possibility of extension of site for the future need of school.
Chitwan has hot and humid climate, with temperatures up to 38 degree Celsius and has annual rainfall of approx. 229 mm.
The site features flat land with sparse vegetation and is accessible by all weather motorable road.
The school complex is planned to accommodate classes from 1 to 4.
Residential facilities fro the children and staffs are provided within the complex
Other recreational facilities like Football, Basket Ball, and Swimming pool provided within the
complex for the well being and overall development of the children and staff.

Design Considerations

Design Considerations Architectural Schematic design of the building is prepared as per the requirement of the project and following several discussions with the project authority. The local bylaws and national building codes are adhered to in the design and planning of the facilities. Master plan The Masterplan of the school complex considered overall zoning and block orientation to suit the general site condition considering functional relationship of various spaces . The Masterplan of the complex is envisaged as child friendly environment to facilitate learning and teaching process in an environment friendly approach. Buildings Analysis of space requirement in terms of volume and ergonomics. Close study of educational system and inherent existence of functional relationship within the school. Establishing a spatial modular planning grid system to simplify the structure and achieve economy and efficiency in construction and function Perception of building forms and proportion in terms of vernacular Architecture, purpose it needs to serve and environment friendly built form. Orientation of buildings to harness maximum natural light, heat and air to achieve climate responsive structure and hence energy efficiency. Selection of appropriate building materials to meet the minimalist design approach and maintenance free structure. Consideration of social, cultural, physical environment of the region to achieve harmony with the surrounding. Study of behavioral pattern of users in determining the building scale and architectural form to create free flowing and playful environment within the center. The general approach to the design is focused primarily on simplicity of structure, minimalist design elements, functional planning of space and maximum utilization of localresources and technology. The main design concept to create a holistic design incorporating nature as an intrinsic design element, energy efficiency of the design both in passive and active concept and transform into a comfortable and state of the art school complex in a highly cost – effective manner and environmentally friendly approach. The ultimate physical built-form together with internal environmental quality will help to improve the quality of education and life of the children and faculty. The whole school complex is connected together by semi covered walkways which become the circulation spine. To avoid the erection of large building blocks, various small buildings are planned to serve different functions. This allows an interesting feeling of built mass with open space between different buildings and also enables independent construction activity for each and encourages movement of students for one building to the next. The movement gives them opportunity to pause and enjoy the landscape. The building materials chosen for the built form are natural materials like brick and stone which give the building an institutional appearance, a permanent finish and complementing to the surrounding landscape and environment. The overall area will have lush green environment with varieties of trees, plants and shrubs to revitalize the ecology of the land. The central water body also acts as a water harvesting feature and shall quench the thirst of exotic birds in the surrounding areas and to cater aquatic lives (fishes, birds etc.) as well. Plenty of trees ensure that the open spaces between buildings become pleasant 'hangout' spaces for the students and faculties. Planning principles: Various factors such as physical, social, cultural, environmental and sustainability consideration are intrinsically taken in the planning and design process. Zoning of the land is done to segregate public, semi public and residential areas thereby retaining the functional identity. The circulation to the school, within the school along with the physical needs of the spaces establishes the planning concepts. Careful attention has been paid to the orientation, functional master planning and landscaping. The existence of gradation of the activities from formal to informal, public to private, quiet to the noisy etc. has been carefully analyzed during planning process. The child’s psychology has been given due importance in designing the various element of the building where shape, size and forms are kept simple to relate to the innocence of child. The building has been thought of not as a mundane shelter but as a sacred place to contribute towards character building of children. The following are considered for general planning and designing of the School Building: Functional requirement of space formulated by the project authority. Easy Circulation within the building with respect to the child movement. Use of maximum amount of natural light and ventilation to interior of building. Use of anthropometrical data to obtain the size of furniture, circulation space and rooms. The design follows the prevailing bylaws of Nepal Government and local bylaws Building design ensures compliance with building code, disability discrimination act, operational health and safety standards. Preventive and safety design against fire, earthquake, storms, strong wind, is considered and sufficient areas for rescue operation is provided. The designs are kept very simple and can be understood by local technicians. Construction techniques adopted are also familiar to local workers. Locally available materials are used as far as possible in the design of building respecting the Green Building Technology and addressing the issues of global climate change. All modern amenities, facilit ies and health considerations are accounted in the design. Due stress is given to long term maintenance value and replacement availability. Circulation stairs, visual signage, tactile steps etc are considered in the design for impaired people. The main academic block is grouped into junior and senior section, i.e. Primary and Secondary block, in order to retain the identity of the different age groups while at the same time allowing for considerable interaction. All class-rooms are singly banked along one side of wide corridor which allows good natural light and ventilation to interior of Classrooms and fast evacuation during emergency cases (Approx. with in 3minutes) All class-rooms are provided with 2 nos. of doors for easy and early exit during emergency. The Classroom units are clustered into functional group to differentiate between the Junior and Senior Section that enhances the systematic Education system within the Complex. Natural lights flow abundantly into all rooms through open courtyards and pockets. Adequate numbers of windows are provided on two sides of classroom to ensure good illumination on desks, good natural ventilation and avoiding glare within the room. Adequate toilet facilities for students are conveniently located. Provision of future expansion is thought-of in the master plan, keeping all the functions and beauty intact. Spaces such as the landscaped amphitheatre and visual transparencies between various levels are created to respect the peoples need to interact and there by create a more human environment. References: Time saver’s standards Graphic standards Nepal Building codes British standards Architecture of schools, The New Learning Environments by Mark Dudek Designing the Sustainable School by Alan Ford Structural system Structural design is one of the most important parts of the integrated design by multidisciplinary professional of a building. This is prime concerned about the earthquake safety. It is well known that the Nepal lies in the most vulnerable zone of earthquake prone area which lies in zone "V". Therefore, special attention and consideration should be carried out during structural design of any building in Nepal. There were several major and moderate earthquakes in Nepal. Therefore, every building structure is expected to experience moderate to major earthquakes during its life period. Design of building structure should follow the principles of earthquake resistant design. A well designed earthquake resistant building should be able to: Resist minor earthquake without damage Resist moderate earthquake without structural damage but with some non-structural damage Resist major earthquake without collapse but with some structural as well as non-structural damage. In many structures, it is expected that structural damage caused by even major earthquake could be limited to repairable limit of damage due to proper detailing. This is however, depends upon a number of factors, including the type of construction selected for the structure, building configuration etc. In approaching architectural and structural design, perhaps the most important attribute an architect or engineer can develop in good judgment. During preliminary design process also for this institutional buildings, above things are specially considered. There are many factors responsible for the economic and optimum use of the structural members (foundation, column, beam and slabs) of a building. The major things for the earthquake resistant design of the structures are: a) Design: analysis and RCC design b) Detailings: details of joints, laps, hooks and arrangement of bars c) Supervision: quality of materials and replicate of drawings in the field The configuration of building plays vital role in economic design even in same plinth area. During functional planning of the building, coordination between architect and structural engineer is carried out. Grids in both axes in plan are considered so that complexity due to eccentric loading in design could be minimized so that performance of the structure could be better. Foundations of the footings are considered as isolated, combined and strap from the structural configuration. This will be finalized after soil investigation. Minimum grade of concrete shall be used M20. Reinforcement bar shall be used TOR Steel of grade Fe415 or TMT of grade Fe 500 Following different codes shall be considered as references during design i. NS : 500- 2060 - Seismic Design of Buildings in Nepal ii. NS : 501- 2060 - Ductile Detailing of RC Structure Subjected to Seismic Forces iii. NS : 507- 2060 -Occupancy Loads iv. NS : 508- 2060 -Wind Loads v. NS : 510- 2060 -Site Consideration for Seismic Hazards vi. NS : 511- 2060 -Plain and Reinforced Concrete vii. NS :191-2046 -Cold-twisted deformed bars vii IS 1893 (Part 1):2002 - Criteria for earthquake resistant design of structures viii.IS 4326 : 1993 -Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction of Buildings ix. IS 13920 :1993 -Ductile Detailing of RC Structures Subjected to Seismic Forces x. IS 456 : 2000 -Plain and Reinforced Concrete. xi. IS 800:2007 – Steel Structure xii. IS 883:1984 – Timber xiii. BS Code

Introduction and Project background.

News of Karma Leksheyling School IAn modern Generation one should have basic modern knowledge and dharma knowledge at sametime. Without proper dharma view and idea inside our mind may face difficulties even if we want peace and happiness. Therefore Karma Leksheyling realized it is extremely neccerssary to give the normal and dharma education for children. In 2007 Karma Leksheyling School was official got permission from Nepal government and since then school was established and run well. Each year number of the students are increasing rapidly so the school complex and accomodation become narrow and couldn’t fit anymore so decided to look a place in Lapsephedi -6, Jaharsing Pauwa, Kathmandu, that is 40 km from Swayambhunath here the students from 1st grade to 8th grade will be taking place. I request all devotees , supporters and interested people to help our project in order to give children good education. The aim of studies are only normal study but also to give buddhist teaching and study 20 to 30 new students can get admission every year. The students are poor , orphans and one who can’t effort by their parents to send normal school either boy or girl. The students don’t have to worry for their chothings and facilities by their own rather it will be taking care by commitee of Leksheyling School. A new announcement Till 2011 Nepal govermnet aprroved untill 6 grade and the students are from 1st grade to 6th grade. According how much could make the acumodation and faclities able for student then will ask 7th and 8th grade permission to Nepal Government. I am fully confident my wishes and dream will come true. By Choje lama Phuntsho 22.03.2010

3-D Views of Complex and shematic Floor Plans.

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New prinary school project

Location where new lekshey ling primary school will be build.

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Final examination result day of Lekshey Ling school

Today, the Karma Lekshey Ling School students got their final examination result from Ven.Choje Lama Phuntshok. Click here for more photos.

Kung fu test

Students are showing final skills as a test to their kong fu master.

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Holding a meeting for a new school project.

His V. Lama Phunchok holding a meeting on a new Karma Lekshey ling Primary school project which will be build in Mangalpur, Chitwan, Nepal.

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Final term examination of Karma Lekshey Ling School 2011.

Young monks are sitting for their final exam. For more picture click here.

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Preparing for final term examination

A young monk of class three preparing for his

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Lunch with His V. Choeje Lama Phunchok

Teachers and staff members of school are having lunch with His V. Choeje Lama Phunchok. For more picture click here.

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New Year Wish

Karma Dhechen

Monks in school dress

Students are taking rest after handwriting class.

Logo for the school dress. It will put on the woolen pullover

Sponsor for monks’ quality education

Karma Leksheyling School (KLLS) has initiated a sponsorship program for the education of young monks. This information will be used to help gain international attention and support in the form of funds, books, and other supplies, thereby forging a long-term relationship between children who are not able to go to school due to financial problems and people who are interested in making someone's future brighter by making small contributions.

KLLS has designed this program with the idea and hope that small contributions of money and supplies can benefit and even change the lives and concept of many young Buddhist monks.

Who will receive support in the monks’ sponsorship program?
Monks who are:

1. Financially very poor
2. Unable to pay school fees
3. Orphans

Who will be in the selection committee?
Members of School Management Committee

Who is encouraged to get involved in this program?

1. Local people
2. Overseas individuals, organizations/donor agencies, and
3. KLLS’s volunteers

When will the monks begin to receive support?

1. School Management Committee will select young monks and send their photos along with detailed information who are in need of sponsorship.
2. After receiving all the information the sponsor can choose and start sponsoring

How much money is needed to help?
Around (15€ or US$20) per month per student

What does the monk receive?

1. Admission fees/ Examination fees/ Monthly Tuition Fees.
2. Uniform
3. Stationery and other school supplies.

Sponsorship program fund will go directly to educate young monks. We especially thankful to those individuals and benefactors who have been providing their generous and continuous funding support to educate our monks.

If any individuals or organizations are interested to support sponsoring monks of Karma Leksheyling School in Nepal please contact at: leksheylingschool@gmail.com or you can also write emails to our contact persons below.

Contact person in Taiwan
Karma Leksheyling School representative, Ven Lama Kantsa kantsa_lama@yahoo.com
And Taiwanese citizen Ven Jigme la, (our Chinese teacher) helping to find sponsors and also collecting fund. Please email him for more information about sponsoring.
Jigme's email is: pagsamwangpo@yahoo.com.tw

Contact person in Germany
Karma Leksheyling School representative, Miss Anneke Bouwman the director of Karama Leksheyling Ling in Germany. She kindly helping us to find sponsors and also collecting fund. Please email her for more information about sponsoring a.bouwman@t-online.de

Bank Detail
Name: Karma Lekshey Ling School (Tashi Dhindu Gurung & Loden Ghale)
Account number: 000 211 0065855
Address: Nepal Bank LimitedDharmapath Kathmandu (Head Office)P.O.Box: 36, Kathmandu SWIFT Code: NEBLNPKA