The Center was founded in 2005 to act on the Dalai Lama’s challenge to educate the hearts of children and help create a more compassionate and peaceful world.

Our programs and events are designed to inform, inspire and educate adults who care for and about children in homes, schools and communities.

The Center focuses on building the capacity of adults who care for and teach children and on systemic change. We believe this strategy will have the broadest, long-term impact on children’s lives.

The Center is one of the few organizations in the world to be personally endorsed by His Holiness. While our work is guided by the Dalai Lama’s challenge to “educate the hearts of children,” the Center works independently, and His Holiness is not involved in our programming and operations. We are a non-religious, non-political charitable organization.

Funding for the Center has been secured through donations and grants from private citizens, foundations, corporations and government. The Center does not raise funds for the Tibetan Government in exile.

If you’re interested in donating or getting involved with the Dalai Lama Center, please contact us at info@dalailamacenter.org

We are grateful for the continued generosity of our volunteers who donate their time and provide invaluable expertise in support of our programs, including our on-going Educating the Heart Series.
 
If you would like to learn more about current and future opportunities, please email a brief description of your background and interests to info@dalailamacenter.org.