​​Dedicated to the Study and Practice of Mahayana Buddhism
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Who We Are
In 2006 two Tibetan Buddhist monks, Geshe Drakpa Gelek and Lama Passang Gelek, began teaching Buddhism to students in the San Antonio area. Over the years the group evolved into its current form, currently under the spiritual guidance of Geshe Lobsang Nima.
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​Our Mission
The mission of the Tibetan Buddhism Center for World Peace San Antonio is to bring peace to the world by providing authentic Dharma to all individuals who are seeking to increase their wisdom and compassion for the ​benefit of all.
The Path
The Tibetan Buddhism Center for World Peace (TBCWP) provides ongoing study and practices opportunities throughout the year. New in 2026, we will begin our annual one-year course for new and seasoned students.   > LEARN MORE

​All Are Welcome
TBCWP meetings are open to students of every level of interest. Most sessions are offered both in-person and via ZOOM. In addition to weekly Sunday classes, occasional gatherings include meditation, yoga, social events and prayers. Retreats and workshops are also offered at our North-Central San Antonio gathering location.
Photo (left) In 2023 San Antonio Mayor Nirenberg presented gifts to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the mayor's visit to Dharamshala, India. The yellow envelope being handed to HHDL is a letter from our Center in which we offer the TBCWP Center and its programs to His Holiness — as a gift from San Antonio.

Compassionate San Antonio
Having signed and adopted the principals laid out in The Charter for Compassion, the Alamo City aspires to be a model both within its government offices and outside across the community. San Antonio city leaders have engaged in this global movement to adopt ethics and compassion as guiding principals.    > Learn About Compassion USA