 “The school’s beginning was not a single moment or a single person. It was many moments, near and far, and many people—rich and poor, Buddhist and non-Buddhist—united by the wish to help children learn.” —Khensur Rinpoche Lobzang Tsetan, Siddhartha School Founder
Today, we’re honored to share a special video that tells the story of the last 30 years—where we started, where we are today, and the incredible potential that lies ahead.
What began three decades ago as a single room in Ladakh, India, has grown into a vibrant learning community rooted in compassion, cultural pride, and global awareness. Along the way, your generosity has helped shape every chapter of our story—building classrooms, digging wells to provide reliable sources of water, supporting students, strengthening our teachers, and ensuring that the Siddhartha School remains a place where children can thrive.
As you watch this video, we hope you’ll see not just our history, but the promise of our future. With your support, we can continue expanding opportunities, strengthening our programs, and opening doors for generations of students to come.
To finish the 2025/2026 school year strong, and to ensure our doors remain open for the 2026/2027 school year and beyond, we invite you to make a #GivingTuesday donation that is meaningful to you. Make a donation of $1,000 or more, and we’ll send you a special gift, blessed by Khensur Rinpoche, our founder.
And to make your gift go even further, every donation received between now and GivingTuesday (Dec. 2) will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a generous supporter, doubling the impact you make.
Your belief in our mission keeps this story going. Thank you for being part of the next chapter.
It’s Day 2 of Our #GivingTuesday Campaign—Give!
—All gifts are tax-deductible.—
Watch: 30 Years of Education-–Where We Were,
and Where We’re Going
Watch this long-form story that looks back at 30 years of the
Siddhartha School.
