01/08/2026
Hearts of 108: Tsao Family
Among Bhutan Foundation's offering of two Jangchub Chortens, one is being offered by Dr Mary Ann Tsao and the Tsao Family.
Reflecting on the project, Dr Tsao shared, "Project 108 is about compassion, about collective wellbeing, and about building something whose value is measured not in one lifetime, but across generations."
She hopes Project 108 will be a legacy, where each generation inherits something worth caring for, adds its own devotion and passes it on stronger.
Dr Tsao also reminds us that one need not wait for the completion of the chortens to become part of their story. "The moment you choose to contribute your resources, your prayers, your hands, or simply your attention, you have already joined a lineage of people across generations who have chosen to build something larger than themselves."
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr Mary Ann Tsao and the Tsao Family for becoming part of this shared journey.
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Dr Mary Ann Tsao is the founder of the Tsao Foundation and ComSA (Community for Successful Ageing) in Singapore, where she has worked to create communities that help people age with dignity and remain active participants in society. She has had a longstanding connection with Bhutan through the Bhutan Foundation, and also initiated the Bhutan Elder Sangha Sanctuary in collaboration with the Central Monastic Body.
