Mahabodhi Home for the Aged, Handicapped and Destitute With the advent of new job opportunities and improved economic conditions, members of the family started to live separately, or migrated to other towns.  This situation resulted in the abandonment of the elderly.  The family support system has weakened, and the elderly now are vulnerable and insecure. Geriatric care is new in Ladakh.  Ven. Sanghasena established the Home for the Aged and Destitute at Mahabodhi, where loving-kindness and compassion are translated into action for the past ten years.  The home had the initial support of Rev. Mother Park Chung Soo of Korea and the then Minister of Ladakh Affairs, Jammu & Kashmir, His Eminence, Ven. Toklan Rinpoche. The purpose and objective of the home are to provide the aged, destitute and handicapped with a homely, peaceful, secure, healthy and spiritual environment.  At present, there are 28 elderly residents along with 3 mentally and physically challenged young adults (a boy and two women).  The proximity of the hospital and the provision of other necessities ensure a happy and peaceful life for the residents.