About us
Part of a worldwide network of organisations under the direction of His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa, Drukpa UK is a UK-based spiritual and charitable organisation dedicated to:
- Preserving the traditions of the 800-year old Drukpa Lineage
- Supporting and facilitating the study of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and providing facilities for the devoted practitioners of the Drukpa Lineage
- Promoting and organizing Tibetan Buddhist teachings and pilgrimages for Buddhists and non-Buddhists, both in the UK and abroad.
Drukpa UK also supports Live To Love, the global humanitarian and charitable initiative founded by His Holiness, which provides services for people, regardless of religion, gender or race, in the following areas:
- Education
- Health
- Environment
- Heritage
- Aid and relief to those affected by natural or man-made disasters
Drukpa UK was established in July 2007 as a company limited by guarantee (registration number 6326093) and granted charitable status in August 2007 (charity registration number 1120665).