As a result of the Chinese occupation n 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

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.

Pema Ts'al Nunnery
The Pema Ts'al Monastery for Girls plans to be a small Buddhist nunnery in either India or Nepal that will follow the same Buddhist and Western curriculum as its brother school in Nepal.

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All money donated goes directly to the schools for the children. Monies are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. The Vikramasila Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable 501(c)(3) organization, tax ID #22-299-8005.