On 31 July 2026, in Thimphu, Gelephu Maitreya Temple Limited (GMT) and NAMAS Design & Build formally signed the Architectural and Design Consultancy Services Agreement for Phase 1 of the Gelephu Maitreya Temple. The signing was held in the presence of the project’s patron, His Eminence Trulku Kunga Tenzin Rinpoche.
This agreement marks an important step in the temple’s journey from vision, concept to form. Under its terms, NAMAS Design & Build will provide architectural, structural, and coordination services for Phase 1 of the project at Serzhong, Gelephu Mindfulness City, encompassing the main Maitreya Temple, flanking lhakhangs, and associated structures across a final Phase 1 gross floor area of approximately 122,166 square feet.
The design process ahead will unfold with care, in keeping with the sacred purpose the temple is intended to serve. GMT extends its gratitude to NAMAS Design & Build for their partnership, and to His Eminence Trulku Kunga Tenzin Rinpoche for his continued guidance and blessing over this endeavour.