KRF Development, Support for cultural preservation and economic development
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About KRF Development

"A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity." ~ Buddha

 

Support for cultural preservation & economic development

KRF Development has been working for over 35 years to help provide resources for the economic and cultural development of Tibetan refugee communities and other Himalayan populations in India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sikkim. With a strong focus on preserving the ancient Buddhist heritage and culture of Tibet, KRF Development safeguards the communities’ identity by providing the infrastructure for the transmission of their cultural heritage. It also targets specific projects related to groups who do not benefit from international aid programmes. KRF Development works towards re-establishing and sustaining the social and cultural life of Tibetan communities in exile, and when possible, also in Tibet, through specific one-off projects. Its main focus is underpinning the survival of communities and their economic and cultural development. The organization aims to provide resources needed to improve living conditions and allow all aspects of Tibetan culture to be preserved and passed on.

 

KRF's objectives

To provide the means for Tibetan communities in exile to retain their own identity and preserve their cultural heritage, mainly through:

  1. 1) The preservation and rescue of Tibetan texts, including restoration, calligraphic transcription and digital input of texts, archiving
    1. ii) The establishment of library facilities for the preservation and study of Tibetan texts
    2. iii) The restoration and construction of sacred Buddhist architecture, monuments and works of art
  2. 2) To help provide access to education for Himalayan communities, such as:
    1. i) The construction of schools, universities, and monastic institutes, as well as accommodation facilities for students
    2. ii) Providing access to education for impoverished children and youths through sponsorships and grants
  3. 3) Funding for the construction of medical clinics in Himalayan communities, as well as the provision of medicines and medical treatment for the very poor
  4. 4) Improvement of the living conditions and economic development of communities in need through:
    1. i) Promoting their arts and crafts as a way to preserve their culture
    2. ii) Developing training in appropriate skills and modern technologies in various fields, such as construction, woodcarving, painting, and sculpture, as well as computer, translation and language skills
  5. 5) To provide resources for the Western public, who wish to learn more about Tibetan culture and Buddhism, such as by:
    1. i) Inviting and hosting Tibetan teachers and specialists in the fields of Tibetan astrology, medicine, art, etc
    2. ii) Facilitating cultural events
    3. iii) The construction of sacred Buddhist monuments, such as stupas
  6. 6) To provide aid and protection for who are helpless, in particular the elderly, sick persons, impoverished communities, as well as children in need, regardless of ethnic origin or race.

 

Activities

Our present activities include, providing educational support, financial aid, and medical care in Tibetan settlements and monasteries, as well as educational and cultural institutions in Asia and Europe, and preserving the literary and philosophical treasure of the Tibetan people, as they were in great part destroyed during the Chinese invasion and the subsequent ‘Cultural Revolution’.

 

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