Feature Story: Will Norbulingka Institute’s legacy survive its crumbling administration?

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Tenzin Nyidon

DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 12: For nearly three decades, the Norbulingka Institute in Dharamshala has stood as one of exile Tibet’s most enduring cultural beacons—a living sanctuary where the refined traditions of Tibetan art, once threatened by displacement, found continuity and renewal. Founded in 1995 by Kasur (former minister) Kalsang Yeshi, the institute was conceived not merely as a cultural centre but as a refuge for master artisans, where skills passed down through generations could be preserved, practiced, and transmitted to the future.

Built on land purchased with the support of funds donated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Norbulingka was inaugurated in 1995. Named af...

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