Through its programs the Tarboche Foundation bears witness to the sorrows and courage of the Tibetan people, wherever they live.
Our web-based MONASTERY PROJECT is documenting the history and status of Tibetan monasteries, providing maps, photographs, descriptive information, and personal narratives of monks and nuns.
Our ORAL HISTORY PROJECT is collecting the life stories of Tibetan refugees who are living in the settlement of Mundgod in south India and in the Boulder-Denver area.
The TARBOCHE MEMORIAL PARK has been established on 5 acres near Crestone, Colorado. With its flags and prayers sent aloft by the wind, the Park is intended for all victims of terrorism and oppression around the world.
The Foundation has raised funds to construct a school in Dharamsala for former Tibetan political prisoners. The school provides living accommodations and classrooms for approximately 20 students in English, Tibetan, and computer skills.
Lha gyal lo – May the gods prevail
The Tarboche Foundation is a tax exempt, non profit, 501 (c) 3 organization
Logo design: Scott Wallace
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If you have questions or would like to make a donation please contact us at:
Tarboche Foundation
P. O. Box 1112
Crestone, CO 81131
The Tarboche School
The Tarboche Foundation has raised funds to build a school in Dharamsala in connection with the Gu-Chu-Sum Organization of Dharamsala, which is run by ex-political prisoners from Tibet.
These former prisoners of conscience are some of the most motivated, indomitable, and courageous Tibetans. Often they emerge from Chinese jails mentally exhausted, physically injured, and seriously in need of help to put their lives back together. Construction began in March 2002 on land provided by Gu-Chu-Sum. The building provides living accommodations and classrooms for about 20 students. The main course is in computers with additional instruction in Tibetan and English grammar. The two-story concrete structure contains 2320 square feet. The ground floor contains 7 bedrooms while the first floor has three classrooms.
The refugees for whom Tarboche House is designed intended are some of the Tibetans who have suffered most from the Chinese occupation. Resident students are will be laypersons as well as nuns and monks. Nuns, in particular, have been some of the most determined and gutsy proponents of freedom in Tibet. Many remain in Chinese jails with unreasonably long sentences and continue to suffer physical abuse.
Students and Teachers at the Tarboche School
Computer Classroom