As a result of the Chinese occupation in 1959, Tibet's cultural identity has been continually threatened. Recently, this threat has increased dramatically and the Tibetan identity now faces extinction. For the last 40 years there has been a constant exodus of Tibetans as they seek refuge in other countries throughout the world.
Pema Ts'al was founded as an educational institution for children, a place where students can study both the teachings of the Buddha and a comprehensive Western curriculum. A school currently operates in both India and Nepal, and future plans include a Buddhist Monastery for girls. An educational institution for Western adults opened in February 2001 in New York City.
If you would like to sponsor a child in Nepal or India, please click on the "Donations" link on the left. Thank you from everyone at Pema Ts'al.