Norbulingka Institute

Norbulingka’s Values

Continuing Tibetan Heritage
Norbulingka is about keeping alive centuries old Tibetan traditions in content, form, and process by providing apprenticeships in traditional Tibetan art forms and making Tibetan experience accessible for contemporary lifestyle.

Design + Quality + Tradition
Norbulingka focuses on culturally meaningful design in creations of lasting quality. From the material used in techniques handed down for generations to represent themes of great religious and cultural significance, every product has a story to tell. From raw material to finished product, Norbulingka is about excellence in the Tibetan tradition.

Community + Sustainability
Norbulingka is a community of artisans working within a sustainable business model, driven by a strong social mission: To keep Tibetan culture alive by training people for the future. Currently, more than 300 people work at Norbulingka.