Trustees & Advisory Council

Under the Auspices of


H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama

And the Trusteeship of


Thupten Jinpa, Ph.D. (Chairman)

H.E. the 7th Kyabje Yongzin Ling Rinpoche

Ringu Tulku Rinpoche

Khenpo Ngawang Jorden, Ph.D.

Venerable Thubten Chodron

Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche

Advisory Council


H.H. the Sakya Gongma Trichen Rinpoche

H.H. the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje

The 104th Gaden Tri Rinpoche

H.H. the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang

H.E. the 9th Minling Khenchen Rinpoche

H.H. the 34th Menri Trizin

H.E. Choekyi Nangwa Rinpoche

Founding Implementation Partners

Orient Foundation for Arts and Culture (UK, India, Nepal)

and Gompa – Tibetan Monastery Services

Co-Founder and Chief Executive: Graham Coleman

Culture File (USA) Co-Founder and Board Chair

and Buddhist Digital Resource Center

Executive Director Emeritus: Jeff Wallman