Padmakara projects
The Tibetan library: The construction of a Tibetan library in Dordogne, France
Construction of a Tibetan library in France
Songtsen preserves one of the most extensive collections of Tibetan texts in the world – many of which are now the last remaining copies. It contains many unique books, some of which are more than ten centuries old. It has become an urgent priority to create a facility to properly store these texts, where they can be of service to scholars, translators and to the interested public. Providing access to texts that are now virtually unavailable, the facility will undoubtedly function as one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist research centers in the world. The library will also house ancient and original texts in a climate-controlled environment where texts will not be damaged by dust, dampness, or other deteriorating factors.
How you can help
KRF Development and Padmakara are seeking funds from contributions, grants, and sponsorships. To help sponsor this project, you can make an online donation or read more about donations and how you can get involved. For more information, please contact us or send us an email at support@songtsen.org.
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Other projects:
- Tibetan translation
- Study grants
- Preservation of Tibetan texts
- Publishing projects
- The audio archive
- Online database
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