NORBUSUM

Norbusum Foundation

Supporting Culture, Education and Heritage,
​the three jewels of Mustang, Nepal
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The Norbusum Foundation focuses on supporting traditional culture, local education, and the preservation of the tangible and intangible heritage of Mustang and its neighbouring regions. Our goal is to preserve these for future generations by promoting the transmission of traditional knowledge, improving schools in the region, and supporting monasteries and families in preserving their heritage through documentation and research.

Latest Project News

​In 2024, the Norbusum Foundation was granted an award of 44,999 USD by the U.S. Department of State Federal Assistant Award for the restoration of the murals of Dzong Monastery.

Projects

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Dzong Murals

Cleaning and restoration of the murals of the Assembly Hall in Dzong Monastery, Lower Mustang, the original layer of which likely dates to the 17th century.
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Gonpa Gang

Restoration of the temple of Gonpa Gang, in Chuksang, Lower Mustang. The temple was built in the 1680s as a nunnery and preserved its original decoration. It is still a "blessing for the land”.
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Lo Gekhar

Architectural restoration of the temple of Lo Gekar, which is considered the oldest Buddhist temple of Mustang. It was founded by Padmasambhava in the late 8th century.


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Documentation

The foundation supports the documentation of portable heritage to protect it from looting. These objects also offer unique insights into the history of the region and its relations to its neighbours.

Norbusum Foundation

Jharkot Ward No. 1 | Baragung, Muktichhetra, Mustang District, Gandaki Pradesh | Zip Code: 33107, Nepal
​Contact No.: +977 9851329676
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  • Dzong Murals
    • Project
    • Documentation
    • Reports
  • Gonpa Gang
    • Project
    • Documentation
    • Reports
  • Lo Gekhar
    • Project
    • Documentation
    • Reports
  • Documentation
    • Chödzong
    • Namgyal Monastery
  • About
  • Donate