Since 2012, our work has preserved endangered heritage, created tools used by communities around the world, and reached over a million young Tibetan learners through music and media.
By the Numbers
Program Outcomes
Each of our programs produces measurable outcomes for Tibetan communities.
“My daughter watches the Pema Play videos every morning before school. For the first time, she has Tibetan songs she actually wants to sing.”— Tenzin Dhondup, Seattle
“I never went to school. I never learned to read. But with the workbook they gave us, I can now read prayers on my own for the first time in my life. At 76, I finally feel like I can stand on my own.”— Tsering Dolkar, 76, New York
“I tried other OCR tools for Tibetan but none of them actually worked. I always ended up typing everything by hand. TermaOCR is the first one that truly works — the accuracy is remarkable. It has saved me countless hours.”— Tsultrim Lodoe, Sera Monastery, India
“These recordings represent irreplaceable moments in Tibetan history. Without this project, several would have been lost within a decade.”— Namgyal Wangdue, archival consultant, Darjeeling
Community
Beyond digital programs, we organize and fund community events that keep Tibetan culture alive in everyday life.
500 Tibetan literacy workbooks produced for elderly refugees who never attended school
Organized Kyabje Ling Rinpoche’s first teaching in New York City (2016)
Facilitated Tibetan elders’ Carnegie Hall performance with Grammy-nominated Tenzin Choegyal (2017)
Funded Gangjong Doeghar performing arts group in India
Organized concerts by Techung and Nangma maestro Chukie Tethong
Organized Sho (traditional Tibetan dice game) competitions in New York City
Global Reach
Our tools, resources, and media reach Tibetan communities around the world — from monasteries in India and Nepal to diaspora families in North America, Europe, and Australia. Our digital platforms serve anyone, anywhere, with no registration or cost.
Terma Heritage Foundation welcomes partnerships with foundations, cultural institutions, universities, and government agencies committed to cultural preservation.