BRIEF HISTORY
1979
Thubten Jigme Norbu (Tagtser Rinpoche)
1922 - 2008
Founder of Tibetan Cultural Center (TCC) -
Predecessor of TMBCC
2006
Arjia Thubten Lobsang Rinpoche
Appointed by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
As the Director of TCC and Abbot of TMBCC
2007
His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama
Broadened the Mission of the Tibetan Cultural Center to the
Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
TMBCC&KCL
MISSION
Fostering and preserving Tibetan and Mongolian Cultures in the USA. Helping to preserve cultural and Buddhist traditions among the Tibetan exile communities, and the Mongolians of Kalmykia, Buyatia, and Tuvia. Providing education in Tibetan and Mongolian cultures in the Bloomington community. When possible, fostering cultural exchange between Tibetans inside and outside of Eastern Tibet.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President & Abbot: Arjia Rinpoche
Vice-president: Brian Li
Secretary: Curt Jones
Treasurer: Sudakara Koneru
Member: Robert Thurman
Member: Elaine Irwin
STAFF MEMBERS
Director: Geshe Lobsang Kunga
Spiritual Teachers: Shingza Rinpoche & Geshe Kunga
Secretary & Translator: Tenpa Phuntsok
Buildings, Grounds & Gift Shop: Dancho Gyatso
Mongolian Coordinator: Badmaarag Chuluun
Chinese Coordinator: Choeni Lhamo
Secretary to Abbot: Mary Pattison
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
Entrance to Kora Path
Tibetan Stupas
Mani Korlo
Choekor Pagoda
SPONSORSHIP
