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TIBETAN LINKS
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TIBETAN BUDDHISM / STUDIES
BAY AREA VAJRAYANA BUDDHIST EVENTS LIST http://bayvajra.info This
website provides listings of events and groups in California, along with information about special teachings by noted teachers.
FAMILY MEDITATION http://www.familymeditation.com/ This
website by Kerry Lee MacLean, proud mother of five happy, funny, sweet, smart
and good-hearted children, is geared towards parents who want to teach their
children about meditation. The site includes resource links and further
information related to this topic.
SUMICO- TIBETANLAMA.COM http://www.tibetanlama.com/ In this
materialistic world, the number of followers of Buddhism is increasing day by
day, and so are the imposters. So, the teaching of Buddhism by them is said to
be extremely serious and sinful. It was for this very reason that Mr. Sonam
Topgyal, Director of SUMICO Travel thoughts of a new project- introducing the
right Tibetan Buddhist teachers and their teaching activities to devotees
through the internet. This website was set up in September, 2001 with Permission
from Private Office of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the Department of Religion and
Culture, Central Tibetan Administration of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the
Project.
12 LINKS TUTORIAL http://www.langritangpa.org/pages_html/gallery/gallery.htm This
is an on-line interactive tutorial based on the only picture the Buddha ever
drew (282 KB)
LOTSAWA HOUSE http://www.lotsawahouse.org/ Lotsawa
House features important translations of buddhist texts from Tibetan into
English and other languages by translators who are members of the Wu Tai Shan
Clan.
SHENPEN ÖSEL: The Clear Light of the Buddha's Teachings Which Benefits All
Beings http://www.shenpen-osel.org/ Shenpen
Ösel is a tri-annual publication of Kagyu Shenpen Ösel Chöling (KSOC), a center
for the study and practice of Tibetan vajrayana Buddhism located in Seattle,
Washington. The magazine seeks to present the teachings of recognized and fully
qualified lamas and teachers, with an emphasis on the Karma Kagyu and the
Shangpa Kagyu lineages. The contents are derived from transcripts of teachings
hosted by Kagyu Shenpen Ösel Chöling and other Kagyu Centers in North
America.
NITARTHA INTERNATIONAL http://www.nitartha.org/ Nitartha
international provides technological and educational resources to bring the
living wisdom of the East to the world community. We bring together traditional
scholars, adepts, software developers and professionals from varying fields to
preserve endangered Asian texts, art and educational systems. Our main focus is
to support traditional Tibetan Buddhist institutions.
NAMGYAL INSTITUTE OF TIBETOLOGY (NIT) http://www.tibetology.com/ Since its
establishment in 1958, the NIT has sponsored and promoted research on the
religion, history, language, art and culture of the people of the Tibetan
cultural area which includes Sikkim. The NIT's library holds one of the largest
collection of Tibetan works in the world outside Tibet and a museum of Tibetan
iconography and religious art. It has published the Bulletin of Tibetology since
1964 and numerous books over the years.
NAROPA UNIVERSITY- Educating the Whole Person Naropa University:
http://www.naropa.edu/ Naropa Extended
Studies: www.naropa.edu/extend Naropa's
Distance Learning Online Education: www.naropa.edu/distance Naropa
University's contemplative approach integrates academic & artistic
disciplines with the cultivation of personal awareness and encourages the
integration of world wisdom traditions with modern culture. Naropa offers
undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, online education, weekend workshops,
certifications, and ongoing classes to the public in the areas of contemplative
practice, psychology, education, environmental studies, arts, religious studies,
traditional eastern arts, physical theater, spirituality, writing, and
gerontology. Founded in 1974, Naropa is a private, non-sectarian, liberal arts
college inspired by a unique Buddhist heritage and is accredited by the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
LEARN ABOUT TIBETAN BUDDHISM http://www.kagyu.org/buddhism/bud00.html Articles
include an Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, Lineages, Becoming a Buddhist,
Sitting Meditation, Loving-kindness and Compassion, and Sadhana Practice.
FOUNDATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE MAHAYANA TRADITION
 An organization devoted to the transmission of the Mahayana
Buddhist tradition and values worldwide through teaching, meditation, and
community service. We provide integrated education through which people's minds
and hearts can be transformed into their highest potential for the benefit of
others, inspired by an attitude of universal responsibility. We are committed to
creating harmonious environments and helping all beings develop their full
potential of infinite wisdom and compassion. Our organization is based on the
Buddhist tradition of Lama Tsong Khapa of Tibet as taught to us by our founder
Lama Thubten Yeshe and spiritual director Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
THE LAMA YESHE WISDOM ARCHIVE http://www.lamayeshe.com/ The Lama Yeshe
Wisdom Archive (LYWA) is the collected works of Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama
Thubten Zopa Rinpoche. The Archive was founded in 1996 by Lama Zopa Rinpoche,
its spiritual director, to make available in various ways the teachings it
contains.
A SHORT GUIDE TO TIBETAN BUDDHISM http://www.churchward.com/rel.html A
Short Guide to Tibetan Buddhism, including the Four Schools Of Tibetan
Buddhism
TIBETAN BUDDHIST RESOURCE GUIDE http://www.quietmountain.com/ "Quiet
Mountain Tibetan Buddhist Resource Guide is one of the most comprehensive
Buddhist resources on the web period.With its newly designed entry page,
it continues to be a workin progress worth visiting over and over. A
must see for those interested in Tibetan lineages."— eDharma Magazine
VIRTUAL LIBRARY OF TIBETAN STUDIES http://www.ciolek.com/WWWVL-TibetanStudies.html The
Internet Guide to Tibetan Studies is trusted source of news and information
since 1995 This document keeps track of leading information facilities in the
field of Tibetan studies
SELF-DETERMINATION IN TIBET http://www.canonymous.com/press/ecritique2/contents.html
THE HEALING BUDDHA FOUNDATION http://www.healingbuddha.org/ The
Healing Buddha Foundation-Segyu Gaden Dhargye Ling-is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt
charitable organization. It was established in 1985 by Venerable Segyu Choepel
Rinpoche to promote the study, practice, and teaching of the Buddhadharma in
order to help all sentient beings attain the ultimate healing of enlightenment.
The Foundation serves the community through its branch centers and study groups
in North and South America with public teachings, retreats, lectures and
workshops in Tibetan Buddhism, Tibetan Medicine and Psycho-Spiritual Healing
TherapyTM.
TIBET STUDY ASSOCIATION http://omni.cc.purdue.edu/~wtv/tibet/Welcome.html Sponsored
by Tibet Study Association (formerly America-Tibet Association), this page has
articles on Tibetan Buddhism, Bön, science, medicine, art, sociology and
culture.
TIBETLINK http://www.tibetlink.com/ TibetLink is
about Passion, Concern and the Aspirations of the Tibetans Worldwide, with an
active Tibetan online community providing chats, message forums, news, music,
links, directories, search engines, calendar of events, and lots of other
interactive features.
TIBETAN BUDDHIST RESOURCE CENTER http://www.tbrc.org/ TBRC promotes research
and scholarship in Tibetan Buddhism and advance the preservation of the Tibetan
cultural heritage by making its literary tradition widely available in the form
of digital images.
TIBETAN MONASTERIES
& NUNNERIES
THOSAMLING http://www.thosamling.net/ A
Non-sectarian Nunnery Following the advice of His Holiness the Dalai Lama,
the nunnery will encourage interaction among the four great lineages of Buddhism
by welcoming nuns and teachers from each of these lineages. While the teachers
we invite will be chosen on the basis of their qualification, a special effort
will be made to invite women who have established their credentials as Buddhist
teachers and practitioners.
MINDROLLING MONASTERY http://www.mindrolling.org/ An
inspiring example of the practice of the pure and profound Dharma of Vajrayana
Buddhism.
GYUTO TANTRIC UNIVERSITY http://www.gyutocenter.org/university.html One
of the most outstanding Monasteries in Tibet, and it is the place for studying
Buddhist philosophy, Tantric meditations and ritual arts. One of the main
disciples of Lama Tsongkhapa, Jetsun Kunga Dhondup, founded the Gyuto monastery
in 1474 in Eastern Tibet.
TASHI LHUNPO MONASTERY http://tashilhunpo.org/ Tashi Lhunpo was
founded by HH the 1st Dalai Lama, Gyalwa
Gendun Drup, in 1447. It is one of the four great monasteries of Central Tibet
which was supervised and looked after by the Dalai Lamas and Panchen Lamas and
has the glory of producing thousands of renowned scholars in the field of
Mahayana Buddhist Philosophy.
BUDDHIST GROUPS &
TEACHERS
BAY AREA VAJRAYANA BUDDHIST EVENTS LIST http://bayvajra.info This
website provides listings of events and groups in California, along with information about special teachings by noted teachers.
VENERABLE KHANDRO RINPOCHE The Venerable Khandro Rinpoche is a
teacher in both the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. She speaks
fluent English, Tibetan, and Hindi dialects and has completed a western
education from St. Joseph's Convent, Wynberg Allen, and St. Mary's Convent, all
in India. Rinpoche has been teaching in Europe, North America and Southeast Asia
since 1987. http://www.vkr.org/
VENERABLE DUGU CHOEGYAL RINPOCHE http://www.choegyalrinpoche.org/ Venerable
Dugu Choegyal Rinpoche is a holder of the Drukpa Kagyu lineage, a genuine modern
yogi, an extraordinary teacher in the Dzogchen style, and a renowned artist.
DHARMA FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION http://dharmafriendship.org/ An
extensive online collection of articles, Dharma talks in RealAudio by a number
of qualified teachers, Buddhist texts and information on Dharma practice is
offered by this Dharma center in Seattle. Resident teacher is Ven. Thubten
Chodron.
VOLUNTEER WORK
VOLUNTEER MEDICAL TRIPS TO INDIA http://www.medexinternational.org/india.html Medical
Expeditions International needs volunteer physicians, other healthcare workers,
and support persons. We make 2-week trips to a Tibetan refugee settlement in
South India. We provide medical and other services to a Tibetan community that
is not often visited by Westerners.
MULTIMEDIA
TIBET PHOTO PROJECT http://www.tibetanphotoproject.com/
TIBETAN REFUGE DOCUMENTARY PROJECT http://www.10system.com/ Using
video-documentaries to raise and enhance awareness about the situations of
Tibetan refugees. English and Japanese.
THE MIRROR http://www.melong.com/ The Newspaper of the
International Dzogchen Community of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu.
TWO NOVELS OF TIBET The Pyramid of the White Cloud http://www.tibetanliberation.org/motmcurrent.html The
Master of the Mandala http://www.tibetanliberation.org/pyramid.html
DIGITAL HIMALAYA http://www.digitalhimalaya.com/ Digital
Himalaya is a pilot project to develop digital collection, storage and
distribution strategies for multimedia anthropological information from the
Himalayan region. The Digital Himalaya ethnographic archive includes
photographs, films, sound recordings, fieldnotes, and texts from Tibet, Nepal,
Bhutan, and the Indian Himalayas (including Sikkim).
TIBET INFORMATION NETWORK "IMAGES FROM TIBET" TIN’s online photo
collection contains images within many themes, all showing life in Tibet. http://www.tibetinfo.net/tibet-file/images_from_tibet.htm
TIBETAN BUDDHIST AUDIO LIBRARY http://dharmafriendship.org/audio Hours
and hours of Dharma talks can be found for free in this growing online
collection, which features a number of teachers and spanning a variety of
topics, from the basics of Buddhism to refuge, bodhicitta and more.
HUMAN AND ANIMAL
RIGHTS
PRISON DHARMA NETWORK http://www.prisondharmanetwork.org/ Prison
Dharma Network (PDN), is an international nonsectarian contemplative support
network for prisoners, prison volunteers, and correctional workers. It was
founded in 1989 by Fleet Maull, a then federal prisoner.
TIBETAN CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY http://www.tchrd.org/ The Tibetan Centre for
Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) is a non governmental organization founded in
January 1996 and registered under the Indian Societies Registration Act on May
4, 1996. The Centre was established in response to a need for effective
monitoring of the human rights situation in Tibet and the promotion of democracy
in the Tibetan community. TCHRD relies primarily on testimonials provided by
Tibetan refugees in India, in addition to sources within Tibet and other
concerned human rights groups.
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH http://www.hrw.org/asia/china.php Human
Rights Watch is dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the
world. This section is focused on human rights abuses in China and Tibet.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL http://web.amnesty.org/library/eng-chn/index http://www.amnestyusa.org/countries/china/index.do Amnesty
International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for
internationally recognized human rights.
ABOUT VEGETARIANISM http://www.angelfire.com/yt/fairtibet/veget.html Do
you have to be a vegetarian to be a Buddhist? The answer, quite readily, is
"no". Should you be a vegetarian if you are a Buddhist? The answer to this
question may not be so easily answered.
ART & PHOTO
TIBETAN PAINTINGS The Art of Thangde Gatsal Studio http://www.tibetanpaintings.com/ Thangde
Gatsal Studio is a thangka studio located in Dharamsala, India, home of the
Dalai Lama and the centre of Tibetan culture in exile. Founded in November 2001,
the goals of the studio include the preservation of the endangered tradition of
Tibetan thangka painting by training a new generation of artists; providing
young Tibetans with a lifetime vocation; and giving non-Tibetans access to the
rich tradition of thangka art. Thangde Gatsal benefits three main groups of
people: the students who study thangka painting, their teachers, and
researchers.
THE RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART http://www.rmanyc.org/ The Rubin Museum of
Art (RMA) is home to a comprehensive collection of art from the Himalayas and
surrounding regions. The artistic heritage of this vast and culturally varied
area of the world remains relatively obscure. Through changing exhibitions and
an array of engaging public programs, RMA offers opportunities to explore the
artistic legacy of the Himalayan region and to appreciate its place in the
context of world cultures.
TIBET VISUAL HISTORY ONLINE http://www.visualtibet.org/ The Tibet
Visual History Online website presents 400 images selected from the Pitt Rivers
Museum's extensive collection of [over 4,000 historical - ed.] photographs taken
by British colonial officials in Tibet between 1908 and 1950. This project aims
to make the Museum's photograph collections from Tibet and their history
accessible to a global audience.
TSONDRU THANGKA CONSERVATION http://www.tsondru.com/ Restoration and
Preservation of Thangkas; Consultation on display and storage of thangka
collections
THE TIBET MUSEUM http://www.thetibetmuseum.org/ The
Tibet museum was established with the aim of presenting Tibet’s history and
visions for its future through texts, photographs, videos and installations.
TIBETAN PHOTO PROJECT http://www.tibetanphotoproject.com/ Beautiful
images from Tibetan culture.
ANDREW READ http://www.geocities.com/roophoto2000/tibet.html Photos
of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as well as the Gyuto Monks of Tibet.
LESLIE RINCHEN-WONGMO http://www.silkthangka.com/ Leslie
Rinchen-Wongmo is a contemporary American textile artist working in a Tibetan
tradition. In her work, sacred Buddhist images commonly portrayed in Tibetan
thangka paintings are rendered in vivid mosaics of silk. Intricately layered and
hand-stitched, these brilliantly colored works of art inspire the heart and
fascinate the eye.
HIMILAYAN ART http://www.himalayanart.org/ The
purpose of the Himalayan Art Project is to exhibit and catalog Himalayan and
Tibetan art from collections around the world with the long term goal of
creating a comprehensive and definitive archive. The artworks now exhibited on
the project's site include paintings, sculpture, block prints, initiation cards
and murals, outnumbering all Himalayan art currently displayed in Western
museums.
THE NEWARK MUSEUM, NEWARK, NJ http://www.newarkmuseum.org/tibet_zone/tour Discover
the most extraordinary collection of Tibetan art and historical photographs in
the Western Hemisphere through this virtual tour!
TIBETAN ARCHITECTURE DOCUMENTATION CENTRE (TADC) http://www.ciolek.com/WWWVLPages/TibPages/tib-tadc.html TADC
was founded in 1991 as an integral part of the Library of Tibetan Works &
Archives (LTWA). It primarily aims to act as a significant guiding force for
disseminating information about Tibetan Architecture as a living and evolving
practice.
MAHASIDDHA NYINGMAPA CENTER MANDALAS http://mahasiddha.org/mandala These
mandalas, abodes of the deities, are not only aesthetically pleasing but their
vivid colors and intricate symmetry evoke primordial memories of a world of
luminous perfection.
ANDY WEBER STUDIOS http://www.andyweberstudios.com/ The
artist Andy Weber spent seven years living and studying the
iconographical art of Tibetan Buddhism under the guidance of accomplished
masters in India and Nepal. His unique style of authentic images for
visualisation are highly respected not only by the growing number of western
Buddhists but also by Tibetan Lamas of all traditions, many of whom have
commissioned his work.
NEWS
WORLD TIBET NEWS http://www.tibet.ca News gathered from
around the globe, from sources as diverse as the London Times, Reuters, the
Associated Press, Amnesty International, BBC Shortwave, the Xinhua News Agency -
Beijing, the New York Times, testimony before the US Congress, the Asahi Evening
News (Japan) and the Washington Post, among many others. You can subscribe to
this news list by sending e-mail to listserv@lists.mcgill.ca
with the message SUB WTN-L your name.
TIBET INFORMATION NETWORK http://www.tibetinfo.net/ The Tibet
Information Network (TIN) is an independent research and news service, which
collects and published information and analysis of what is happening in
Tibet. An excellent resource!
TIBETAN BUDDHIST SITES IN TIBETAN
TIBET INFORMATION NETWORK (TIN) http://www.tibetinfo.net/news-updates/Tibetan/Tib.html A selection of news updates and
publications translated into Tibetan
TIBETAN BUDDHIST SITES IN CHINESE
TIBET INFORMATION NETWORK (TIN) http://www.tibetinfo.net/news-updates/chinese/Chinnm.html A selection of news updates and
publications translated into Chinese
OFFICIAL TIBETAN GOVERNMENT
CHINESE LANGUAGE WEBSITE http://www.xizang-zhiye.org/
TIBET CHINA (in English,
Chinese, and Tibetan) http://www.tibetinfor.com Beijing-backed
website from the China Tibet Information Centre; shows what they want you
to think about Tibet.
ACTIVISM
DALAI LAMA FOUNDATION http://www.dalailamafoundation.org/ Supports
the development of our shared global capacity for ethics and peace, based on a
non-dogmatic ethic of compassion.
STUDENTS FOR A FREE TIBET http://www.studentsforafreetibet.org/ Since 1994, Students for a Free Tibet has been working to help the Tibetan people regain their freedom. We understand the important role students and youth have played in social justice movement throughout history and are committed to making the same happen for Tibet.
THE FOUNDATION FOR UNIVERSAL RESPONSIBILITY OF HH THE DALAI LAMA http://www.furhhdl.org/ The Foundation for
Universal Responsibility of His Holiness The Dalai Lama is a not for profit,
non-sectarian, non-denominational organization established with the Nobel Peace
Prize awarded to His Holiness in 1989 . In the spirit of the Charter of the
United Nations, the Foundation brings together men and women of different
faiths, professions and nationalities, through a range of initiatives and
mutually sustaining collaborations.
VRIENDEN VAN TIBET (FRIENDS OF TIBET) in Dutch http://www.vriendenvantibet.be The Friends of Tibet, Vrienden van Tibet, offer European news about Tibetan issues, and support for Tibet.
THE RUCKUS SOCIETY http://www.ruckus.org/ The Ruckus Society
provides training in the skills of non-violent civil disobedience to help
environmental and human rights organizations achieve their
goals.
THE INTERFAITH CALL FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND HUMAN RIGHTS The
Interfaith Call for Religious Freedom and Human Rights is an ongoing yearlong
campaign- crowned each October by a worldwide observance on the last weekend of
the month. We created the Interfaith Call as a way to support the absolute right
of every person in the world to have religious freedom and fundamental human
rights--and especially, at this moment, for the people suffering from genocide
in occupied Tibet, and for those being oppressed in the Sudan and in Burma.
SUPPORT GROUPS
TIBETTECH.ORG http://www.tibetech.org The mission of
Tibetech.org is to provide Tibetan refugee communities with access to and
education in application of technology; E-Business creation tools, processes and
education; Tibetan cultural documentation (Cyber-Archives); information Access
and Educational opportunity; Cultural and Scientific exchange; Tele-medicine
support; and Tibetan community linking
GYUTO MONKS OF TIBET HEALTH CARE CENTRE http://www.sorrentoweddings.com/tibet.html I
am working with Gyuto House Australia and some dedicated health professionals in
New Zealand to help establish a health care centre at the new monastery of The
Gyuto Monks of Tibet in Dharamsala, India to give the monks some basic health
care, that is denied to them due to their remoteness.
TIBETAN VILLAGE PROJECT http://www.tibetanvillageproject.org/ The
Tibetan Village Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating
poverty in Tibet through healthcare, education and other sustainable development
projects that empower Tibetans to live self-sufficient lives.
HIMALAYAN LIGHT FOUNDATION http://www.hlf.org.np/ HLF's main objective
is to improve the quality of the life of the remote population of the Himalayan
region via the introduction and use of environmentally friendly energy
technologies. Of it's many projects, Home Employment and Lighting Package
(HELP(tm)) is a program run by HLF. HELP(tm) is multi-faceted program
which combines the dissemination of solar electricity technology with income
generation.
TIBETAN NUNS PROJECT http://www.tnp.org/ Educating and supporting
Tibetan nuns living in exile. In 1987 the Tibetan Nuns Project was founded
to provide basic humanitarian aide to refugee nuns from Tibet. Food, clothing,
housing, and basic medical care were organized. A sponsorship program was set up
which allows donors from around the world to contribute to the effort. Now, nuns
in five different nunneries — each from a different Tibetan Buddhist tradition —
receive support through the Project
TIBET DO MANI http://www.tibetdomani.com Tibet
Domani (i.e. Tibet Tomorrow) is a cultural, non-profit association founded in
Rome, Italy in 1990. Our purpose is to promote the publication of works about
Tibetan art, religion and science. It is hoped that our activities will
contribute to the preservation and diffusion of the thousands of years of the
cultural wealth of Tibet.
TIBETLINK http://www.tibetlink.com Tibetlink is a
central hub for various information pertaining to Tibet, Tibetan Buddhism &;
Culture, HH the Dalai Lama, travel, news, and much more.
TIBET ONLINE http://www.tibet.org
INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR TIBET http://www.savetibet.org/
AMNYE MACHEN ON THE WEB The Website of the Tibetan
Renaissance http://www.amnyemachen.org
SAVE TIBET TEA http://www.savetibettea.com/ 15¢ from
the sale of every box of Three Jewels Tea goes to Solutions in Action's
environmental, educational, and aid projects for the Tibetan exile community in
Dharamsala, India, and their efforts to raise awareness in the US about the
plight of the Tibetan People.
BHUTTICO SOCIETY www.bhuttico.com The determination of Thakur Ved Ram has today been translated into Bhuttico Weavers Cooperative Society, Ltd. As a child he grew up with the ambition of giving employment to a hundred people.
TIBETAN GOVERNMENT-IN-EXILE
OFFICIAL HOME PAGE OF His Holiness the Dalai Lama http://www.tibet.com
THE OFFICE OF TIBET, NEW YORK The official agency of HH the Dalai
Lama and Tibetan Government in Exile to the Americas http://www.tibetoffice.org/
TRAVEL
Summer, 2008--Explore Tibetan Buddhism in Mongolia with Ven. Tenzin Yignyen http://people.hws.edu/yignyen/pilgrimage.html Ven. Tenzin Yignyen will take guests on a special Buddhist pilgrimage across Mongolia to experience the country's beauty, vibrant cultural and religious life, explore Buddhist teachings, and visit ancient Buddhist monasteries and temples.
Journeys International, Inc. http://www.journeys.travel/destinations/asia/tibet Visit the Potala in Lhasa, once the palace of the Dalai Lama, explore the north side of the Mt. Everest base camp, or Yamdroktso Lake.
http://www.journeys.travel/destinations/asia/nepal Every Nepal trip includes opportunities for high Himalaya view experiences. See the Himalayan rhododendrons blooming in April or May, ride an elephant. http://www.journeys.travel/destinations/asia/nepal/714 Himalayan Yoga and Meditation trek--a spiritual and cultural exploration of sacred Nepal.
Yak Butter Blues: A Tibetan Trek of Faith http://www.yakbutterblues.com/ Yak
Butter Blues: A Tibetan Trek of Faith is an inspiring new book by Brandon
Wilson. It's the true tale of one couple's courage, love, faith and resolve to
trek 1000-kilometers across Tibet. A riveting tale of human endurance and a
first-hand look at the valiant struggle of a culture to survive.
TibetTraveling.com http://www.tibettraveling.com/ TibetTraveling.com
is designed to provide information to travelers who want to visit and trek in
Tibet. Our goal is to encourage visits to Tibet with the hope that increased
interaction between travelers and Tibetans will help improve the Tibetans' lives
and promote cultural awareness.
SNOW LION EXPEDITIONS
For 16 years, Snow Lion Expeditions (http://www.snowlion.com) has led cultural tours and treks to Asia's most exotic and enchanting destinations--including the Himalayas--from the Potala Palace to Everest Base camp, and K2 to Chomolhari. Snow Lion president Ron Barness, who founded Salt Lake City's Tibetan Resettlement Project in 1991, now offers journeys to 15 countries. Free catalog available.
MILAREPA TRAVELS http://www.milarepatravels.com/ Milarepa
Travels is a Tibetan Adventure Tour Company based in Kathmandu. We specialize in
Buddhist Pilgrimage Tours and operate group and individual tours to India,
Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal.
POTALA TOURS & TRAVELS http://www.potalatours.com/ Potala
Tours & Travels as established in 1987 and is recognised by the Department
of Tourism, Government of India, as an IATA Travel Agency and IATO Tour
Operator.
KHAM AID FOUNDATION http://www.khamaid.org/ Kham Aid
Foundation is a nonprofit organization that promotes economic development in Kham by providing
information for independent travelers on its website.
TIBET INFORMATION NETWORK: TRAVEL TO TIBET http://www.tibetinfo.net/tibet-file/visas.htm This
is a great resource for anyone that is considering spending time in
Tibet. They cover issues fromt the current political situation, groups
that arrange trips, trekking, visas, and how to avoid putting Tibetans at
risk. This will make your trip much more enjoyable and safer for everyone
involved.
HIMALAYAN NOTES A newsleter on the earth sciences and natural
history of the Himalayas and Tibet. For subscription inquiries
email Rasoul Sorkhabi at idrbs@asuacad.bitnet
LONLEY PLANET TRAVEL GUIDES http://www.lonelyplanet.com/
GOLDEN HILL TRAVEL http://www.goldenhilltravel.co.uk/tibet Golden
Hill Travel is based in the UK and is running a number of departures to Tibet
ranging from treks to Mt Kailas to cutural tours in and around
Lhasa
TIBETAN PILGRIMAGES http://www.philadelphiameditation.org/page12.html Pilgrimages
through the Philadelphia Meditation Center
GLORIA'S PILGRIMAGE http://www.hire.csuhayward.edu/Gloria/ Read
a personal account of Gloria's experience
JOHN VINCENT BELLEZZA http://www.junglyjohn.com/ Himalayan
pilgrimage, treks, archaeological expedition.
CULTURE
TIBETAN CULTURE DISCUSION LISTSERV Automated mailer for the
discussion group named Tibet-L, discussing history, language, food, religion,
coinage, politics, and much more. Subscribe by sending e-mail tolistserv@iubvm.ucs.indiana.edu with
the message: SUB TIBET-L your name
TIBETLINK http://www.tibetlink.com/ Tibetlink is a
central hub for various information pertaining to Tibet, Tibetan Buddhism &;
Culture, HH the Dalai Lama, travel, news, and much more
ASTROLOGY
FROM THUBTEN CHOLING IN DUNCAN, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA http://www.buddhist-astrology.com/thubten.html
TIBETAN MEDICINE AND ASTRO INSTITUTE OF HH THE DALAI LAMA--MEN-TSEE-KHANG
(TMAI) http://www.tibetan-medicine.org/ http://www.buddhapia.com/tibet/tibetcen/tmai/tmai.html Traditional
therapy of Tibetan Medicine including herbs, nutrition, cleansing, massage,
Buddhism, Yoga, Sanskrit, and Tibetan Astrology.
MEDICINE
TIBETAN ASTROLOGY & MEDICINE WEBSITE LAUNCHED www.astrologiatibetana.com Maria Paz Leon, member of the Kagyu Tekchen Choling center in Argentina, and Jhampa Kalsang, author of the book Tibetan Astro Science and Ms. Leon's teacher and advisor, announce the new site as "the first serious material on the subject in this language."
HERBO TIBET http://www.herbotibet.com/ HerboTibet.com serves
as an example teaching our fellow citizens that living with a sense of
compassion derived from ecological and spiritual awareness is the most practical
way to reduce suffering in our bodies, minds, and in the world which we
live.
TIBET MED http://www.tibetmed.org/ This site is
maintained by the Alternative Medicine Foundation, Inc. which is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing impartial information resources
about alternative medicine and traditional systems of medicine, and to promote
novel ways to blend ancient practice and modern science for the promotion of
health.
TIBETAN REFUGEE HEALTH CARE PROJECT http://www.tibetanrefugeehealth.org The
Tibetan Refugee Health Care Project is a non-political organization funded
entirely by private donations. It was created in response to the dire and
growing need for public health care for the Tibetan community-in-exile, living
both in resettlement camps in India, and throughout the world, and to be a
support for The Tibetan Government-in-exile, His Holiness The Dalai Lama and the
Tibetan Department of Health. All projects are reported to them.
INTERNATIONAL TIBETAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION http://www.tibetanmedical.com/ The
International Tibetan Medical Association (ITMA) exists to advance and
strengthen through advocacy and education the recognition of traditional Tibetan
healing practices. ITMA is a humanitarian organization whose purpose is to
promote world awareness, education and practice in the healing arts of Tibetan
Medicien. ITMA works to preserve and advance the ancient and distinctive healing
arts of Tibet. ITMA is a non-profit and non-political organization incorporated
in the State of New York, USA. ITMA creates linkages between medical communities
in the West to those inside Tibet for the purpose of advancing knowledge and
mutual exchange and dialogue. Website includes directory of Tibetan physicians
throughout the world.
TRADITIONAL TIBETAN HERBS http://www.tibetanherbs.com Online
store offering tibetan medicinal herbs, healing massage oil and related health
products for a wide range of problems.
THE MEDICINE BUDDHA HEALING CENTER www.medicinebuddhahealing.org The
Medicine Buddha Healing Center was founded to offer health services
stemming from the compassionate teachings of the Buddha. While it is our hope to
offer a variety of health services, the focus will be on Tibetan Medicine.
DR YESHE DHONDEN http://www.dryeshidhonden.com/
AMJEE KEYZOM BHUTTI PHUNKYIL Tibetan Medicine Practitioner in
Massachusetts http://www.tibetanherbalhealing.com/
THE HEALING BUDDHA FOUNDATION http://www.healingbuddha.org/
THE LAND OF MEDICINE BUDDHA http://www.medicinebuddha.org/ Land
of Medicine Buddha is a nonprofit retreat center dedicated to teaching and
supporting the healing of the mind and body through Buddhist philosophy as well
as through healing techniques drawn from modern scientific knowledge and ancient
wisdom
TIBETAN MEDICINE AND ASTRO INSTITUTE OF HH THE DALAI LAMA- MEN-TSEE-KHANG
(TMAI) http://www.tibetan-medicine.org/ http://www.buddhapia.com/tibet/tibetcen/tmai/tmai.html Traditional
therapy of Tibetan Medicine including herbs, nutrition, cleansing, massage,
Buddhism, Yoga, Sanskrit, and Tibetan Astrology.
MYSTERIES OF TIBETAN MEDICINE http://www.pitt.edu/~jpc7/baikal/5.htm
ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL HISTORY
HIMALAYAN NOTES A newsleter on the earth sciences and natural
history of the Himalayas and Tibet. For subscription inquiries
email Rasoul Sorkhabi at idrbs@asuacad.bitnet
HIMALAYAS http://library.advanced.org/10131
HIGH-ALTITUDE PHOTOS http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/radar/sircxsar/everest.html
TIBETAN PLATEAU PROJECT http://www.earthisland.org/tpp The
purpose of the Tibetan Plateau Project (TPP) is to promote the conservation of
biodiversity and the sustainable development of local communities in the Tibetan
Plateau region, which includes portions of Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan
and Tibet.
ONLINE PUBLICATIONS
LOTSAWA TIMES http://www.berotsana.org/newsletter.htm The
Light of Berotsana Translation Group was formed in the spring of 1999 by Lama
Chöying Namgyal, Sangye Khandro, and Jules B. Levinson with the view to further
the study and preservation of the vast Tibetan Buddhist literary tradition.
Lotsawa Times is their newsletter.
DHARMA-NEKTAR (in German) http://www.dharma-nektar.de/ The
Buddhist Magazine of the Kamalashila Institute in Langenfeld / Eifel,
Germany
TASHI DELEG http://www.padmasambhava.org/tashideleg Tashi
Deleg! is Padma Samye Ling's recently launched news bulletin. Published once
monthly, we will keep you updated on the activities of our beloved Khenpos, the
status of our ongoing projects, upcoming events, and ways for you to get
involved. Tashi Deleg is Tibetan for 'auspicious prosperity, happiness, joy,
comfort, and goodness'!
MANDALA MAGAZINE http://www.mandalamagazine.org/ MANDALA
is published by the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition
(FPMT), an international organization founded more than thirty years ago by two
Tibetan lamas, Thubten Yeshe (1935-1984) and Thubten Zopa Rinpoche.
SANGHA JOURNAL http://www.sanghajournal.com/ Sangha
Journal is a publication devoted exclusively to supporting the Tibetan
Buddhist and Bön sangha in their practice of meditation and ritual.
TIBETAN REVIEW http://tibetan.review.to/
MAGAZINES http://www.lib.virginia.edu/area-studies/Tibet/Tserials/TibetJour/tibJour.html
Tricycle: The Buddhist Review http://www.tricycle.com/ Founded in 1991,
Tricycle is a non-profit quarterly magazine with an educational charter to
spread the dharma. It is a subscription-driven publication (in contrast to an
ad-driven publication) and needs your support. We urge you to subscribe rather
than purchase individual copies on the newsstand. It greatly benefits us and
it's cheaper for you!
EDICIONES DHARMA http://www.edicionesdharma.com/
SHAMBHALA SUN http://www.shambhalasun.com/
EDHARMA http://www.edharma.com/ Online
magazine devoted to exploring buddhism and buddhist-inspired culture,
spirituality, practices and trends. America is in the midst of a sudden
recognition of the valuable lessons of the many philosophies and religions that
come to us from the eastern hemisphere, with Buddhism at the forefront of their
exploration.
EMAIL LISTS
WORLD TIBET NEWS http://www.tibet.ca News gathered from
around the globe, from sources as diverse as the London Times, Reuters, the
Associated Press, Amnesty International, BBC Shortwave, the Xinhua News Agency -
Beijing, the New York Times, testimony before the US Congress, the Asahi Evening
News (Japan) and the Washington Post, among many others. You can subscribe to
this news list by sending e-mail to listserv@lists.mcgill.ca with the
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CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY To subscribe to e-mail list
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discussion group named Tibet-L, discussing history, language, food, religion,
coinage, politics, and much more. Subscribe by sending e-mail tolistserv@iubvm.ucs.indiana.edu
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STUDENTS FOR A FREE TIBET If you want to join the Students for a
Free Tibet mailing list, send mail to majordomo@peacenet.org with subscribe
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THE STUDENTS FOR A FREE TIBET "YAK LIST" To join in the discussion
of Tibet among the students of the world, send an email to majordomo@cyborganic.org with the
message subscribe sft-yak.
THE TIBET-L MAILING LIST The TIBET-L list, for general discussion
of all matters related to Tibet, Tibet-L, a mailing list for discussing issues
related to Tibet, is open to anyone to subscribe and unmoderated. News and
views, comments and questions are welcome on topics such as tours of lamas,
conferences, exhibitions, and seminars too. Particularly welcome are submissions
on political developments in Tibet. To subscribe, send a request to listserv@listserv.indiana.edu
with the message [SUBSCRIBE TIBET-L your name].
THE TIBETAN-STUDIES-L MAILING LIST The TIBETAN-STUDIES-L list is a
restricted subscription, unmoderated list for academic discussion of Tibet. The
forum was established in 1995 by the Australian National University to provide a
world-wide communications vehicle for exchange of scholarly and factual
information dealing with Tibet. The forum is not a usual discussion list, and
thus all forms of political propaganda, flaming, personal bias and predilections
are to be resolutely avoided in communications to the list. To subscribe, send
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TPP-TIBMED-PLANTS <tpp-tibmed-plants> is a listserve
(Internet discussion group) sponsored by the Tibetan Plateau Project to promote
the discussion and exchange of information on the topics of traditional Tibetan
medicine and medicinal plant conservation. Send an email to <tppei@earthisland.org> with the
message: "subscribe <tpp-tibmed-plants>" in order to receive a
subscription form.
THE GAY BUDDHIST OPEN FORUM An open, international, minimally
moderated and uncensored egroup forum discussing Buddhist teachings and practice
for gay men. To subscribe, send a blank email to gbof-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
or visit their page at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gbof
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PALDENSAKYA GROUP PaldenSakya is a moderated email group for Sangha
members and those interested in staying current with the news and activities of
the Foundation and Palden Sakya Centers. The purpose of this email
group is to help develop a supportive sangha community by sharing information on
courses, teachings, special events and dharma related information (or dialog)
beneficial to the group. To subscribe, send a blank email topaldensakya-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or
visithttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/paldensakya.
USENET GROUPS
talk.politics.tibet (the FAQ for this group is an excellent synopsis of the
Tibetan situation) soc.culture.tibet alt.religion.buddhism.tibetan
PUBLISHERS
THAR LAM: The Path of Liberation http://www.greatliberation.org/tharlam Contains
extensive Dharma teachings, features on Dharma Centres and Monasteries,
interviews, book reviews, health, pilgrimage guide and international Kagyu news.
The aim of Thar Lam is to make available the authentic teachings of the Buddha,
in particular those of the Mahamudra lineage, for the benefit of all beingS.
WISDOM BOOKS http://www.wisdom-books.com/ Founded
in 1989 Wisdom Books is an independent book distribution and mail order
company in the United Kingdom focusing on Buddhism and it's related
subjects of meditation, Tibet and the rapidly developing dialogue between
east-west philosophies and cultures.
MUSIC
TIBETAN BUDDHIST CHANTS www.mythicalmatters.com/Tibetan_Buddhist_Chants.html See a demo at the Mythical Matters website.
TARA DHATU http://www.taradhatu.org/ Tara Dhatu is
an international organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting humanity
through the sacred arts. The organization was formed at the request of His
Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche, an accomplished and revered Tibetan Buddhist
master.
SINGHINI RESEARCH CENTRE http://www.singhini.com/ The Singhini
Anusandhan Kendra (Singhini Research Center) is an independent association,
which aims to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Himalayas.
DADON DAWADOLMA http://www.moonsite.com/dadon
TIBETAN
LANGUAGE
TIBETAN LANGUAGE AUDIO GUIDE http://wordbridge.com/Tibeng/index.html#Basic%20Words%20&%20Sayings
Free Tibetan Language Fonts http://cgm.cs.mcgill.ca/~luc/tibet.html
Index of Free Tibetan Software http://www.geocities.com/iofts
POP-UP DICTIONARY for Windows http://www.popdic.com/dict_tibetan.htm
TIBETAN LANGUAGE FONTS & SOFTWARE http://tsampa.org/tibetan/software
NAGARJUNA LANGUAGE INSTITUTE http://www.giganticom.com/ Dedicated to
the study of the Buddha Dharma In Classical Tibetan.
TIBETAN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE http://www.tibetanlanguage.org/ The
Tibetan Language Institute was founded on the belief that Tibetan language study
is essential for the preservation of Tibetan culture. By providing a living
bridge that can connect you with the ancient wisdon traditions of Tibet as well
as the contemporary Tibetans, learning the Tibetan language offers a deeply
rewarding way to enhance your support for the Tibetan cause.
ONLINE TIBET-ENGLISH SCANNER/DICTIONARY The Tibetan
to English Dictionary and Translation Tool, supported by University of Virginia staff. www.gaugeus.com/tibetan-to-english-translation-tool
TIBETAN LANGUAGE PC SOFTWARE Tibetan Machine Font, Tibetan! for
Word for Windows, Tibetan! for WordPerfect for Windows Anybody interested in
receiving a totally free, fully functional, CD-ROM copy of these very high
quality products for Tibetan computing under Microsoft Window PC platform
may send they name and address to: Eric Colombel Director of Information
Systems Trace Foundation eColombel@trace.org
TIBETAN COMPUTER COMPANY http://www.tibet.dk/tcc The Tibetan
Computer Company was established in 1986 for the purpose of developing high
quality Tibetan-script capable software for the use on the IBM PC platform. They
provide fonts, word-processing programs, databases, texts, and software to
download- all for free!
TIBETAN FOR WINDOWS http://members.aol.com/tib4win/ Download
Tibetan Fonts onto your PC for free!
TIBETAN FOR MACINTOSH http://www.interlog.com/~pierrer/ Downlaod
Tibetan Fonts on to your Macintosh for free!
TIBETAN LANGUAGE KIT FOR MACINTOSH (TLK) http://www.otani.ac.jp/cri/TLK The
TLK is a "plug-in" for your Macintosh computer running MacOS versions 7.6 or
later. It provides the fonts, keyboard layouts, and script information
needed to enter and display Tibetan text. With the TLK installed, you can
enter Tibetan text in word processors, databases, and other Macintosh software
that handles multi-script text. It's free!
CHARITY ORGANIZATIONS
CHILD HAVEN http://www.childhaven.ca/tibet.htm Inspired
by the ideals and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, Child Haven International was
founded in 1985. We assist children and women in 4 countries, who are in need of
food, education, health care, shelter and clothing, emotional and moral
support. Childhaven International helps financially with a school (120
children) and orphanage in Tibet.
SHREE MANGAL DVIP BOARDING SCHOOL http://www.himalayanchildren.org/ Thrangu
Rinpoche established Shree Mangal Dvip Boarding School in 1987, with a view to
providing an education for children from the Himalayas. The students are both
Tibetan and Nepali from the Himalayan region, but they are Tibetan in terms of
language, culture and philosophy, so apart from offering these children a
secular education, Shree Mangal DvipBoarding School also helps to preserve
Tibetan Buddhism as well as the language and the cultural identity of Himalayan
peoples.
THE AMICUS FOUNDATION http://amicusfoundation.org/ Responds
to the suffering of refugees, orphaned children, disenfranchised women and
imperiled Tibetan Buddhist cultures throughout the regions of Tibet, Bhutan and
Nepal. Founded in 1987, and guided by the late Nyoshul Khenpo Rinpoche, AMICUS
directs many projects in medicine, education, children's needs, women's rights
and cultural preservation.
MONGOLIA PROJECT http://www.mongolianow.org/ This is
the story of a remarkable nation in transition, and of a remarkable people,
working hard to reclaim their spiritual heritage, and struggling to survive
physically in extremely challenging conditions. The future of Buddhism in
Mongolia is very closely linked with the future of Tibetan Buddhism. Mongolia
could well become the only country embracing this form of Buddhism both
culturally and spiritually in the future. Through his Mongolia Project, Ven.
Panchen Otrul Rinpoche's goal is to help securely re-establish Buddhsim in
Mongolia and to provide Mongolians with the opportunity to create
self-sustaining activities that they can control and develop themselves.
TASHI KHYIL TRUST http://www.tashi-khyil.org/ Tashi
Khyil Trust was established in 1990 by Ven. Lama Panchen Otrul Rinpoche as a
fundraising body to support his efforts in re-establishing Buddhism in Mongolia.
Tashi Khyil also provides essential support for Tibetan Refugees in India.
Ven. Panchen Otrul Rinpoche was born in Kham around the year 1939. In 1951
he was taken to Lhasa when he was recognised officially by the Tibetan
Government as a candidate for the Panchen Lama re-incarnation. In 1987 he
came to the west to engage in interfaith dialogue on behalf of HH the Dalai
Lama, and has lived and taught Buddhadharma in N.Ireland since 1990.
ROKPA http://www.samye.org/ An international
family of charities, founded by Dr Akong Tulku Rinpoche, working in three areas:
humanitarian aid, the healing arts, and spirituality.
JUST FOR FUN
DHARMA THE CAT CARTOONS
Get Dharma the Cat's Philosophy With Fur cartoon e-book at www.DharmaTheCatCartoons.com.
SUTRA MANGRA http://www.sutramanga.com The aim of
this site is to popularise Buddhist principles and philosophy through the use of
humor and cartoons. Some cartoons may appear to be pure entertainment, while
others may be more profound to stimulate deeper contemplation.
SAVE TIBET TEA http://www.savetibettea.com/ 15¢ from
the sale of every box of Three Jewels Tea goes to the
non-profit organization Solutions in Action. Their work in Dharamsala,
India includes environmental, educational, and aid projects for the Tibetan
community in exile, while their efforts in the U.S. raise awareness about the
plight of the Tibetan People.
TIBETAN LIBERATION COMICS http://www.tibetanliberation.org/comicshomepage.html Guaranteed
to be good for what ails you and bad for all the enemies of truth, justice and
FREE TIBET!
KAGYU LIST http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kagyu The Kagyu List welcomes anyone interested in discussing
Buddhism, particularly practitioners with an interest in the mainstream Karma
Kagyu lineage under the spiritual direction of HH Ugyen Trinley Dorje, the
XVIIth Karmapa. Topics include Buddhist meditation, teachings of
Tibetan (or vajrayana) Buddhism, and related news and events. It is our sincere
wish that this list be of benefit to all who take part.
THE TIBETAN GAME http://www.tibetgame.com/ Starting with no kharma, 1000 Chinese dollars and three
illegal photos of the Dalai Lama, your quest is to get to Nirvana. The Tibet
Game is made up of 24 linked interactive photo panoramas shot in Tibet. It is a
free web site, has no advertising and is non-profit.
TIBETAN DOG BREED LISTSERV Send a message with [subscribe
TIBETAN-BREEDS] in the message body to majordomo@idyllmtn.com.
LINK TO TIBETAN SOFTWARE http://www.tibet.dk/tibetan_clipart/softlink.htm Various links for wordprocessing software,
electronic dictionaries, tibetan language tutorial, images, etc.
TIBETAN RESTAURANTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD! http://www.tibet.com/restaurants.html
FREE TIBETAN SCREENSAVERS http://www.all7.com/omg/dharma/index.htm Choose
from five different screensavers to download right onto your computer for
free!
FOR CHILDREN
RABTEN WHOLESOME EDUCATION www.rabteneducation.com
Fun stories in video format.
MOVIES & DOCUMENTARIES
TIBET: CRY OF THE SNOW LION http://www.cryofthesnowlion.com/
HIMALAYA http://www.kino.com/himalaya/gb_accueil.htm
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