About Us
Founded by His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa, the spiritual Head of the 800-year old Drukpa Lineage, the Druk Foundation Ltd is a HKSAR incorporated charitable, tax-exempt, (registration no. 562746) organization established in 1996. We are one of the sixteen Druk Foundation organizations around the world covering the Americas (United States and South America), Europe and Asia.
The Druk Foundation is a spiritual and charitable organization dedicated to:
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Preserving the 800-year old Drukpa Lineage's traditions and invaluable heritage by promoting its philosophy and rebuilding its many monasteries;
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Supporting and facilitating the livelihood of many devoted practitioners in their study of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy;
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Promoting and organizing Tibetan Buddhist teachings and pilgrimages for Buddhists and non-Buddhists at home and abroad.
The Druk Foundation also supports His Holiness' "Live to Love" global humanitarian charity initiatives by taking an active role in providing people, regardless of their religion, gender and race in local communities with needed services, such as:
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Education facilities, and eventually scholarships to high potential students
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Medical facilities and medical care by establishing clinics in remote mountainous areas
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Aid and Relief to those affected by natural or man-made disasters
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Environmental protection and preservation.
