Khyentse Foundation 2024 Annual Report
Spotlight on India
“What exceptional satisfaction and esteem India and Nepal could enjoy in the world today if they were now to take full ownership of the life and teachings of one of the most remarkable and brilliant human beings ever to walk the earth. With relatively little effort, the extraordinarily rich ancient heritage of India and Nepal could merge with expanding current needs and interests in the world to leave an unparalleled legacy to all beings and to the earth itself.”
— Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, Huffpost India, 2016
In our 2024 annual report we focus on India, the place of the Buddha’s enlightenment, and look at how the Buddha’s timeless wisdom is being made available there today.
An Appreciation of Enduring Support
KF executive director Lynn Hoberg reflects on her first year in the role and expresses her gratitude to KF’s donors, volunteers, and former executive director Cangioli Che.
Our Work
Read highlights of KF’s wide range of activities in 2024, from monastic support to text preservation, translation projects, and teacher training.
KF India
KF India was incorporated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in October 2011 in line with Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche’s wish to expand KF’s support for new projects in India. In 2024, KF India’s primary goals were to create a bridge for Indians to explore and appreciate the Buddhist teachings through outreach and engagement, taking the cultural and linguistic needs of Indian audiences into account. Read about some of their innovative outreach programs, as well as their work with teachers and students, university programs, and ideas for the future.
Resilience and Growth
“The financial markets experienced a dynamic year in 2024, delivering strong overall returns despite periods of volatility.” See our financial summary and read our Investment Committee’s report.
“The little that I have heard about AI and all of that, it’s very encouraging. This is the best news for Buddhism. AI—fantastic! Because finally we will be forced to think what is vidya. I can’t wait for AI to really come faster. Because I think AI is probably the aspiration of a lot of the Buddhas and bodhisattvas.”
— Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche