Presented by the Dalai Lama Center for Peace & Education
A thoughtful gift box that gives back
Seven ethically sourced gifts chosen to help someone slow down, care for themselves and connect with the people they love. 50% of net proceeds support the Dalai Lama Center's work educating the hearts of children.
$99 USD · free shipping in the contiguous US
- 50% of net proceeds to charity
- Free US shipping
- Hand written note card
- 10% off 10+ boxes
What's inside
Seven gifts, each with a story
Every item was chosen for a reason and made by people who care about their craft, from a family workshop in Nepal to tea gardens in Assam and beeswax candle makers in the USA.
Two rosewood malas
Made in Nepal in the colors of the Dalai Lama's robes, imported by Tibetan Paper & Handicraft. Keep one, give one.
Assam black tea
30 servings of top-grade loose leaf from two leading Assam tea gardens, selected by fourth-generation tea expert Saunam Bhattacharjee.
20-minute candles
Five beeswax meditation candles with holder, handmade in the USA by 20 Minute Candles. Twenty quiet minutes each.
Engraved bookmark
Made by Cards of Wood, a family business since the 1960s, and engraved with the Dalai Lama's words: "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."
The Wisdom of Compassion
Stories of remarkable encounters and timeless insights, by the Dalai Lama and Victor Chan, co-founder of the Dalai Lama Center.
Dot rock painting set
A calm, creative activity for adults and kids, with tools 3D-printed by RCMakes, students at Rancho Campana High School in California.
Lokta paper gift box
Handcrafted in Nepal from Lokta paper, made from the bark of the Daphne bush, to hold and protect the malas.
Your hand written note
Add a message of up to 200 characters in your cart and we'll write it by hand and tuck it inside.
Why it works
Built around Heart-Mind Well-Being
Every box is designed using the Dalai Lama Center's research on social and emotional well-being.
Connect with others
Two malas, one to keep and one to give, so the gift reaches someone else you love.
Care for yourself
Tea, timed candles and a creative activity that give permission to pause.
Learn the why
A book and a reminder of the science and wisdom behind a kinder, calmer life.
Who it's for
A meaningful gift for almost anyone
Thoughtful personal gifts
Birthdays, holidays, thank-yous and "just because." A gift that shows you paid attention, and that does good twice.
Corporate and group gifts
Clients, employees, volunteers and board members. Inclusive, useful and values-driven, with 10% off 10 or more boxes.
Comfort in hard times
For someone who is grieving, unwell or overwhelmed. Gentle, practical and asks nothing of them.
Your impact
Half of net proceeds educate the hearts of children
The Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education is a secular, non-political charity in Vancouver, founded in 2005 with the endorsement of the Dalai Lama. It helps parents, teachers and caregivers nurture compassion, resilience and inner calm in the children in their lives, and shares free, research-backed resources at heartmindonline.org.
Order yours
The Heart-Mind Box: A Thoughtful Well-Being Gift Box
$99 USD · buy 10 or more and save 10% automatically
Adding a gift message? Choose "Include Hand Written Note Card," then type your message in the note box in your cart.
- Free shipping in the contiguous US. Ships Tuesdays and Fridays.
- Send it straight to the recipient. No prices in the box.
- Order by December 7 for Christmas delivery.
Meet the makers
The stories behind the gifts
The malas
The tea
The candles
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the Heart-Mind Box?
A $99 well-being gift box presented by the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education, with seven ethically sourced, gender-neutral items. 50% of net proceeds go to the Center.
Can I send it directly to someone as a gift?
Yes. Enter their address at checkout and add an optional hand written note card. No prices are included in the box.
Do you offer bulk or corporate discounts?
Yes. Buy 10 or more boxes and 10% comes off automatically at checkout. To ship to many addresses, see Corporate Gifts.
How much is shipping?
Free to the contiguous US. Hawaii, Alaska and US territories are $6, Canada is $24 and other countries are $40, plus any local duties.
Is the box religious?
No. The Dalai Lama Center is secular and non-political, and the items suit people of any background.
Gift guides
Ideas for thoughtful giving
What Is a Mala Bracelet? Meaning, Uses and Why It Makes a Thoughtful Gift
Malas have been used for centuries as an aid to meditation. Today many people wear them as a simple reminder to slow down.
Mindfulness Gift Ideas: Self-Care Gifts That Help People Slow Down
The best mindfulness gifts are simple tools that make it easier to pause. Here are ideas that work for beginners and old hands alike.
Comforting Gifts for Someone Going Through a Hard Time
When someone you love is struggling, a small, gentle gift can say what words can't. Here's how to choose one.
Give a gift that means something twice
Once for the person who opens it, and once for the children the Dalai Lama Center reaches.