Dear Friends,
When His Holiness the Dalai Lama first asked us to establish Tibet House US in 1979, His request was beautifully simple:
"Help preserve the light of Tibetan culture so it does not disappear from the world."
He understood early on that Tibet's extraordinary civilization—with its sciences of mind, arts of compassion, ecological wisdom, and nonviolent philosophy—was facing a threat unlike any it had ever known. A culture refined for more than a thousand years could vanish in a single generation if we did not act.
For 38 years, Tibet House US has worked to ensure that does not happen.
We preserve, protect, and present the living wisdom of Tibetan culture—so it can benefit not only Tibetans, but all beings.
Today, on GivingTuesday, I invite you to help us continue this essential mission.
Tibetan culture is one of the world's great treasures. It offers a rare example of a society that consciously transformed itself from a conquering empire into a civilization devoted to learning, inner cultivation, compassion, and peace.
This unique culture developed profound:
Our Center in New York City sustains exhibitions, teachings, and a community hub where Tibetan culture is kept alive.
Over 1,000 sacred paintings, sculptures, and cultural artifacts held in trust, with conservation and public access.
Rare photographs and documents preserved and digitized for future generations.