Druk Nyö Foundation
Preserving Bhutan’s Spiritual Heritage for Future Generations
Empowering communities through culture, education, and sustainability
The Foundation
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About the Foundation
Druk Nyö Foundation is committed to preserving Bhutan’s spiritual heritage while fostering sustainable development, bridging ancient wisdom with modern progress.
Mission
To preserve and promote spiritual traditions while empowering communities through education, sustainability, and cultural continuity.
Vision
A harmonious society where spiritual values guide progress, ensuring balanced development rooted in cultural identity.
Philosophy
True progress lies in the integration of spiritual wisdom and modern development, creating meaningful impact while preserving identity and tradition.
Initiatives
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Nyo’s Recent Initiatives
Present Heritage scholarship in Discussion
Present Heritage scholarship in Discussion
Shingyer Temple Renovation project
Shingnyeer Lhakhang, situated in Shingnyeer village is a historic landmark nestled in the Ura Gewog of the Bumthang district. It was founded by Nyö Gyelwa Lhanangpa ’s (1164-1224) son, Guru Nyoton Trulzhig Choje (1179-1265)…
Chumey Mill Project
The project implemented by Druk Nyo Foundation in partnership with ASIA Italy and co-financed by Tides Foundation aims to improve the livelihoods and economic resilience of 90 smallholder farming households by introducing mechanized post-harvest…
Impact
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Our Impact
- 40+Smartboard Distributed
- 150+Farming Household Supported
- 2000+Student Reached
- 800+Years of Heritage
Heritage
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History Timeline
A journey shaped across centuries, preserving spiritual tradition while evolving into a modern foundation.
1224
Monastery Founded
Establishment of Sumtrhang Monastery, laying the foundation for centuries of spiritual practice and cultural heritage.
1979
Gomday Established
Creation of Gomday to strengthen meditation practice, spiritual learning, and the continuation of sacred teachings.
2017
Foundation Established
Druk Nyö Foundation was formally established to expand spiritual, cultural, and community development initiatives.
Our founder
Founder’s Legacy
“Spirituality must not remain in isolation — it must serve society, uplift communities, and guide future generations.”
The late 28th Sumtrhang Chöje Wangdrak Gyatsho (1949–2022), founder of the Druk Nyö Foundation, dedicated his life to the preservation of Bhutan’s spiritual, cultural, and social heritage. His vision was deeply rooted in the belief that true progress comes from harmonizing spiritual wisdom with community development.
Films
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Partners
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Our Partners
News
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News & Events
ECO Cultural Trail
The Eco Cultural Trail is a flagship heritage and sustainability initiative of the Druk Nyö Foundation, designed to integrate ecological conservation with…
Digital Class Room
Nyo Education Initiative has the objective guided by the vision of our founder the 28th Sumtrhang Choeje Lama Jatsho aka Choeje Wangdrag…
Sumtrhang Revival Project
The project, "Revival of Sumthrang Samdrup Choedzong’s spiritual and cultural traditions and realization of a gender-based vocational training to improve local education…
