Buddhist Game
2012-2015, Treasure Hunt in the Himalayas - board game development, 80 x 120 cmVolunteering in the Himalayas & the Tibetan Board Game Project
In 2010, I volunteered in the Himalayas with Csoma’s Room Foundation, contributing to cultural heritage preservation, architectural reconstruction, education, and sustainable development projects in India. The following summer, I led the educational program, teaching English, math, and geography to children aged 3–16 in the public school of Zangla, while adapting lessons to local needs through creative and skill-building activities.
Inspired by these experiences, I began developing a board game incorporating traditional Tibetan methods and play. After a year of design, testing, and refinement, the first version was ready in 2012, and the children in India played it that September. Over the years, the game has been played in many countries and settings, delighting children and adults alike. In 2015, I launched a redesigned kit with GreenPrints in a lightweight, waterproof, portable case — making the game easy to bring and accessible to everyone.
Special thanks to the volunteers of Csoma’s Room, teachers, students of the Dalai Lama, my friends and family, and, of course, the children who inspired this project.
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