Druk Nyo Foundation

30/07/2026

Yesterday was a remarkable day for the Nyo Foundation as we celebrated Global Tiger Day!

In the morning, we proudly launched a new book, setting the tone for a day full of significance.

Our Executive Director then signed an agreement with our 4th “Bhutan Heritage” scholar, Nidup Norbu, at the Director General’s office of the Department of Culture and Dzongkha Development.

This momentous occasion was attended by the officiating DG and officials from the CRO.

Nidup, a dedicated culture officer from Pema Gatshel district, will soon embark on an exciting journey to the University of Vienna to pursue his Master's in Culture and History. This initiative is made possible through the generous support of our partners, ASIA ETS in Italy and Central European University in Hungary.

As the day progressed, our Executive Director also participated in an online Q&A session during the launch of the “Tiger Spirit” documentary at Marwell headquarters.

The spirit of the tiger roared at Nyo yesterday, symbolizing our commitment to culture, education, and conservation. Together, we are making strides towards a brighter future!

29/07/2026

29/07/2026

Druk Nyo Foundation has successfully launched the book today! We thank all who came to grace the humble occasion.
The book is a part of our larger project of wildlife and nature conservation through Buddhist knowledge and wisdom, project in collaboration with Marwell Wildlife, UK.

Thank you all the well wishers online and all who graced us with your presence at the launch!

29/07/2026

28/07/2026

Buddhism's emphasis on interconnectedness encourages us to view every beings of natural world not as threats but as essential members of the ecosystem. By reigniting cultural narratives surrounding the majestic animals of our ecosystem from the Buddhist knowledge and wisdom help us feel a renewed sense of pride and responsibility. This approach blends practical support in conservation techniques, creating sustainable livelihoods that benefit both the human, environment, ecosystem and the natural world.

As part of this journey, the Druk Nyo Foundation after three years of research and learning is launching a new book titled “གཅན་གཟན་སྟག་དང་འབྲེལ་བའི་ཤེས་བྱ་ཀུན་བཏུས” that explores how these ancient teachings can inform contemporary conservation practices. This event tomorrow is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in understanding how Buddhist knowledge and cultural heritage can shape the future of conservation.

In conjunction to our book launch, our new documentary titled “སྟག་གི་བླ་སྲོག/Tiger Spirit” will be launched by our partner Marwell Wildlife in UK on the same day.

Don't forget to catch the full documentary on our YouTube channel

“Nyo heritage”

showcasing how these rediscovered insights are paving the way for a thriving coexistence between humans and wildlife.

All invited
Venue: Tara Phendayling, Olokha
Time: 9am
Date: 29th July 2026

25/07/2026

In conjunction with the five-day annual Zhitro Ganachara offering at Sumthrang Monastery, our Executive Director, Dungzin Sonam Nyenda, engaged with the members of Sumthrang Bumrok Chigthuen Tsogpa. Together, they brainstormed ideas for an exciting new venture focused on mushroom cultivation and organic farm produce. This initiative is in collaboration with Gangtey Spring Water and is generously supported by the Lim Family.

Meanwhile, our dedicated members, Kencho and Puchu, are preparing to depart for Austria in just a few days. They will participate in hands-on training in agriculture and farming, a valuable opportunity made possible through our partnership with Bhutan Networks.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in these initiatives

17/07/2026

25/06/2026

For over 800 years, Sumtrhang Samdrup Chödzong has stood as a living heart of Bhutan's spiritual and cultural heritage — a place where pilgrims, practitioners, and the faithful have always found welcome and refuge. That spirit of open-hearted hospitality is at the very core of who we are.

Today, we are delighted to share that the Sumthrang Homestay Project has taken its first steps.

On 22nd June 2026, our Executive Director Dungzin Sonam Nyenda met with 16 community members of Sumthrang to launch discussions on this meaningful initiative — one that will see every household equipped with a dedicated guest room and a proper bathroom, welcoming visitors into their homes and into the living traditions of this extraordinary village.

Gomchen Sonam Dorji and Aum Zangmo have been nominated as Community Coordinators for the project.

Construction of bathroom structures will begin this year, with internal works scheduled for early 2027.

This project is will be supported by Tam'Oshanter Trust, to whom we offer our deepest gratitude.

The Homestay Project is one part of a larger vision — to make Sumthrang a model village, where ancient spiritual values and modern sustainable living walk hand in hand. When a traveler stays in a Sumthrang home, shares a meal prepared from organic, native seeds, and wakes to the sound of monastery prayers echoing across the valley, they will not merely be a tourist. They will be a guest of an 800-year tradition, and a part of its living continuation.

That is the Sumthrang we will build together as our dedication to His Majesty's noble visions to our country.

24/06/2026

Druk Nyö Foundation would like to thank ASIA ETS for the partnership in reaching our communities through different initiatives and Tides for the support in fulfilling our initiatives.
May all our initiatives be auspicious both spiritually and economically!

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟲𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗿

Residents of Domkhar Chiwog under Chhumey Gewog in Bumthang are elated with the installation of a new buckwheat and wheat flour processing machine. The machine is expected to reduce post-harvest challenges, add value to local produce, and improve incomes for about 60 households.

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11/03/2026

Under the spiritual initiative of Nyö Foundation in partnership with our long time partner ASIA, our Shingyer temple renovation is fairing well.

We are indebted to our partner, contractor and the villagers for their efforts and hard work.

May all be auspicious 🙏