Rooted in the wisdom of Buddhism, Siddhartha’s Club seeks to empower young people by addressing the challenges of modern life—unwelcoming environments, mental health struggles like depression and loneliness, and a growing disconnection from nature. Inspired by the path of Siddhartha Gautama, our mission is to cultivate resilience, self-awareness, and deep, meaningful connections. Through mindfulness, compassion, and a harmonious relationship with the natural world, we guide youth toward inner peace, wisdom, and a more enlightened way of living.

1. Cultivating a Supportive Environment – Foster a welcoming and nurturing space where young people can learn, grow, and develop emotional resilience through mindfulness, self-reflection, and community support.

2. Reconnecting with Nature – Encourage a deep and mindful relationship with the natural world, promoting environmental stewardship and the understanding that harmony with nature leads to inner balance.

3. Integrating Buddhist Wisdom into Daily Life – Instill the timeless values of Buddhism—compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom—into young minds, guiding them toward a more peaceful and fulfilling life. Share the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha in a practical, accessible way that helps youth navigate modern challenges with clarity and purpose.

The various sessions led by practitioners and leaders will teach the art of mindful meditation from the very basics and then subsequently progress to meditation with art. With these sessions, the participants will learn the following:

1. Imbibing the discipline of practicing regular meditation
2. Guidance on the practice of mindfulness and self-realizations
3. Unleashing the power of the mind by representing it through art

The sessions are aimed to be conducted as a mean to empower our youth with the realizations of the nature of their mind to enable them to face the tumultuous world of adulthood with a very positive attitude.

To fulfill our mission, we will employ the following approaches:

1. Wisdom from Masters – Organizing talks and discussions with experienced Buddhist teachers and spiritual mentors to provide guidance and insight.
2. Meditation & Mindfulness – Cultivating inner peace and awareness through regular meditation, mindfulness practices, and self-reflection exercises.
3. Buddhist Arts & Culture – Exploring Buddhist artistic traditions, including painting, calligraphy, and storytelling, as a means of self-expression and spiritual growth.
4. Environmental Stewardship – Strengthening the bond with nature by engaging in activities such as tree planting and ecological conservation.
5. Practical Pujas & Acts of Devotion – Performing meaningful rituals and pujas that honor enlightened beings, fostering a sense of gratitude, reverence, and spiritual connection.

To enable the young people to join this winter session, a very generous support of Nu. 150,000 (USD 2,273 approx.) is being sought from any individual who believes that the young people can be agents of positive change through mindful practices.

This modest budget will enable the organizers to provide the young people with simple vegetarian meals and all the necessary materials for the art work. The venue will be provided free of cost by the school and most of the leaders of the program are volunteers as disciples of HE Khedrupchen Rinpoche.