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Beyond the World of Asia: Northwest Bohemia
The community space in the Tibetan House , the main building of the Center for Exploring Asian Regions run by the Thonmi z.s. association in the Šluknov Hook.
What is the Tibetan House? A community space on the Asian Trail.
This new community space on the Asian Trail, inspired by traditional Tibetan architecture, offers a place for gatherings, culture, education, and getting to know one another—or even just for relaxation and meaningful leisure time spent exercising or reading a book. The community space will open in September 2026 and will be accessible to the public, schools, families, and businesses, offering a wide range of cultural, educational, community, and experiential programs.
Located in the Tibetan House, the heart of the publicly accessible Asian Discovery Trail, it serves as a base for the activities of the Thonmi z.s. association, which focuses on exploring the cultures and way of life in Asia and creating opportunities for dialogue, inspiration, and connecting people from different cultures and walks of life.
You, too, can take advantage of this unique venue, which combines Tibetan architecture with the distinctive setting of the Šluknov Hook. It’s perfect for yoga, meditation, sports, educational, or art workshops; lectures, exhibitions, community gatherings, or even corporate team-building events. The Tibetan House on the Asian Trail, located on the border of Velký Šenov, Mikulášovice, and Vilémov, is a space for everyone, and we believe it will find its regular visitors.
Become a Patron of the Tibetan House
The community space already offers a diverse program, but the interior furnishings are still incomplete and not quite what we’d like them to be for you. You can support us according to your means and become a patron of this unique place. We’re looking for partners who share the belief that cultural understanding can contribute to better coexistence among people, not only in a united Europe. The names of the most prominent patrons will be listed at the building’s entrance.
Please make a donation to the Thonmi z.s. account.
Account number: 1427380000/2700 THANK YOU!
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…the grandeur and atmosphere of the interior set visitors in the right frame of mind to embrace the simple essence of the differences between human cultures. We all need to gain insight into the everyday lives of people from distant lands who practice different religions, follow different philosophies of life, and may even have a different skin color. This will help us reduce our fears of what is different.
With its versatile interior space, the Tibetan House offers the opportunity to host a variety of events. It is ideal for film screenings, lectures, or exhibitions. It serves as a starting point for project days along the Asian Trail for school and extracurricular groups. Workshops and seminars can also be organized here. An exceptional venue for celebrations or simply friendly get-togethers.
Recycled and natural building materials from the surrounding area were partially used in the construction of the Thonmi z.s. main building in the Tibetan style (with sloping walls); the primary thermal insulation for the walls consists of straw bales. Wherever possible, we carried out the work during volunteer workdays organized by the association and with the help of kind supporters. We thank everyone for their help and dedication!
You can also find the current program on -> Facebook.
We also recommend watching Petr Slavík’s documentary about the start of construction and the Czech Television (ČT) broadcast, -> Náš venkov-Malý Tibet (Our Countryside – Little Tibet)
