Welcome

We greatly welcome the creation of this website by the students of the Academy of Tibetan Culture. Norbulingka Institute was established to serve the cause of preserving Tibetan culture at a time that was one of the most trying in Tibetan history. Within this context, the subjects taught by the teachers at the Academy directly pertain to the literary tradition of Tibet. Ensuring the future of an artistic and literary tradition lies in educating a new generation of students to fully understand their heritage. This will enable them to become the educators and administrators for a future Tibet.

As the world becomes smaller, it is essential to have awareness and understanding of today’s world and also to be able to communicate one’s own culture. The key to communication and assessing knowledge is proficiency in other languages. This is why the Academy of Tibetan Culture offers courses in English and Chinese and encourages its students to research in and use these languages.

Modern technology offers means as never before to link the past to the future and to communicate one’s ideas. This website will allow the students to use their language skills to bring about exchange that will enrich their education.

Kelsang and Kim Yeshi
Directors of Norbulingka