Tashi Lhunpo Foundation At the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama the Tashi Lhunpo Foundation formerly The Panchen Lama Tashi Lhunpo Project is helping to reestablish the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in exile to its former greatness as a spiritual and scholastic center preserving the traditions and culture of Tibetan Buddhism protecting the seat of His Holiness the Panchen Lama and the unique relationship that has existed between the two Lamas for hundreds of years. Who We Are The Tashi Lhunpo Foundation formerly The Panchen Lama Tashi Lhunpo Project is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization based in northern California that respects and supports the unique scholarly lineage and culture of His Holiness the Panchen Lama recognized as the second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism. The Tashi Lhunpo Foundation is committed to rebuilding Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in exile the traditional seat of His Holiness the Panchen Lama. His Holiness The Dalai Lama has a special connection to Tashi Lhunpo Monastery through his relationship with The Panchen Lama.