Maitripa Tara School: Vision and Update
Summer 2025
The Maitripa Tara School (MTS) stands at an exciting threshold. What began as a vision to create a Buddhist-inspired preschool is now maturing into something focused on sustainability and responsiveness to community needs — a transformative model of children’s education grounded in compassion, resilience, and spiritual values.
In the coming years, we are pivoting towards a model that reflects both the unique potential of our vision and the realities of our time. In the coming year (2025-26), prior to launching a full-scale preschool program, we plan to offer smaller, scalable, and deeply intentional programs — beginning with after-school and weekend sessions in Fall 2025. These programs will pilot our curriculum, build community, and serve as the seedbed for our long-term goals.
We invite you to journey with us as we shape this next phase — your continued interest, support, and connection are vital as we move forward.
Looking Ahead: Our 20-Year Vision
We are planting seeds now for long-term, sustainable growth:
– Develop a signature curriculum blending Buddhism, contemplative education, and human development.
– Operate under a distinct nonprofit structure while remaining spiritually and philosophically unified with Maitripa College.
– Expand within Maitripa’s space or to nearby properties as needed.
– Launch satellite and outreach programs that extend beyond our physical campus.
– Embody a living mandala of intergenerational learning rooted in Buddhist wisdom.
What’s Next: Summer–Fall 2025
1. Pilot Launch: Initiate after-school or weekend programs in Fall 2025.
2. Curriculum Refinement: Define age ranges, learning goals, and session structures.
3. Community Outreach: Reconnect with families, Tibetan community partners, and potential collaborators.
4. Development Work: Seek new funding for curriculum and renovation efforts.
5. Strategic Review: After Yangsi Rinpoche’s return, reassess and adapt based on outcomes and feedback.