Flexible Support
General Donations
Supports the monastery where the need is greatest, helping sustain daily life, education, and essential activities in exile.
Tashi Lhunpo Monastery UK Trust
Keeping the Spiritual Legacy of Tashi Lhunpo Alive
We exist to help preserve the unique culture of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery until the exiled monks can freely return to Tibet.
Letter of Support
Message From His Holiness the Dalai Lama
The Tashi Lhunpo Monastery is one of the most important monasteries in Central Tibet besides being the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama.
After the Tibetan national uprising that took place in 1959, a handful of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery monks along with many thousands of Tibetans escaped into India. The Monastery was then subsequently re-established in Bylakuppe in Karnataka State, India. With the induction of new recruits over the years, the Monastery today has about 400 monks. Most of our major monasteries are thriving, but Tashi Lhunpo is still facing difficulties.
Through the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery UK Trust’s educational and cultural exchanges, including chanting and cham performances, the monks share our unique Tibetan culture and their special monastic tradition with people in Europe and other parts of the world. The Trust also supports the Monastery’s work in India. Any assistance extended to the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery will be much appreciated.
As Patron of the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery UK Trust and because of my unique relationship with the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery I support the work of the Trust and wish it success in its attempt to help the Monastery here in India.
H H THE DALAI LAMA
11th February 2004
The Impact of Giving
How Your Generosity Helps Sustain the Monastery
Your support helps meet the everyday needs of the monastery, from food and education to personal care, ensuring monastic life can continue in exile.
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Essential Support
Food Fund
Provides three daily vegetarian meals for the monastic community, supporting the health and wellbeing of monks living and studying in exile.
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Direct Support
Sponsor a Monk
Offers ongoing, personal support for an individual monk, creating a direct and meaningful connection to monastic life.
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Education Support
Monastery School
Supports monastic and modern education, enabling young monks to study Buddhist philosophy alongside language, science, and technology.
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Cultural Support
Buy Online
Supports the monastery through the purchase of Tibetan shawls, CDs, and DVDs, helping sustain monastic life while sharing Tibetan culture.
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Spiritual Support
Prayer Requests
Monks will perform traditional prayers and ceremonies for peace, healing, protection, and the removal of obstacles, benefiting all sentient beings.
Ways to Engage
Events, Tours, News & Updates
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Events
Public events, performances, and teachings, with listings managed via Eventbrite.
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Tours
Educational and cultural visits offering insight into monastic life and Tibetan traditions.
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News & Updates
News, announcements, and stories from the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery and the UK Trust.