In 2001, what was formerly known as Gaden Shartse Namling Buddhist Cultural Association, opened in Delhi as a branch of Gaden Shartse Monastery, welcoming traveling monks and guests from all corners of the world. In 2008, the unwavering commitment of 450 monks from Shartse to continue the explicate doctrine of the Guru Tsongkhapa and the wishes of the previous Venerable Trijang Rinpoche, began the separation from Shartse and creation of Shar Gaden Namling Monastery. In the division of property Shar Gaden was able to retain the Delhi Branch with the new name of Shar Gaden Namling Buddhist Cultural Association.
When our monks are traveling, especially to Nepal, they generally have to spend a night or two in Dehli, and they are not allowed at the guesthouses in the local Tibetan colony. We have provided safe shelter and respite for our traveling monks. We also have been host to many Rinpoches and Lamas, when they are able to take time away from their Monastery responsibilities to focus on their own continuing study. 
Due to the separation from the larger Tibetan populations and the declining economies over the last few years we have experienced a major decline in our sponsorship and donations that have allowed us to maintain this center. This cultural landmark is now facing many repair and restoration needs. 
Our current repair and restoration project will not only allow us to host our precious Lamas and monks in a comfortable and healthy way, but will also create a few available rooms for other visitors, a reading library and discussion room, give us the ability to offer meals. Our traditional Tibetan environment, puja and meditation room, monastic staff, and availability of Tibetan food can create unique experience and an overall comfortable environment for those not accustomed to the hot temperatures and other environmental conditions of India. It also includes plans for revenue generating areas that will make us more sustainable and less dependent on outside support.
So at this time we are reaching out to our many friends and faithful supporters for help so we can continue to provide this refuge for our monks, and invite you to be a part of this important project that will allow the continuation of this landmark. As you well know, all acts of giving create great merits, but the merit of helping and supporting monastic societies in general create vast amounts of merits. And the opportunity to help those whose sole purpose is the continuation and flourishing of the Gaden lineage and Lord Tsongkhapa’s precious teachings in this world is unsurpassed.