As part of their religious education the young monks recite the core prayers by heart and they also study Tibetan and English.

It contains a shrine hall, dormitory rooms, classrooms, a dispensary, library and reception rooms.

The young nuns study the foundation of Buddhism, and they also receive a secular education, which includes English and mathematics, among other core subjects.

Since 1977, Palpung Sherabling has provided basic medical care and medicine through a small dispensary to both the local and monastic community.