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Sites in this category represent groups and communities that promote, support, teach, and/or practice Tibetan Buddhism. These groups should be non-profit, and may be formally or informally organized.

Resources in This Category

• Amitabha Foundation

  http://amitabhafoundation.us/
  Founded by H.E. K.C. Ayang Rinpoche to preserve Tibetan culture and support Tibetan refugees in exile. Its activities reflect the intertwining of Buddhism and Tibetan culture.

• Bodhicharya

  http://www.bodhicharya.org/
  A non-profit educational association directed by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche aimed at exposing the ancient wisdom of Buddhism to the modern world while preserving it in Tibet and the Himalayas. List of projects and Rinpoche's teaching schedule.

• Buddhist Congregation Dharmaling

  http://dharmaling.org/
  A site dedicated to Mahayana-Vajrayana Buddhism, of Tibetan School. Teachings, advice, mailing list.

• Charitable Assistance Society Online

  http://www.casotac.com/
  A group under the guidance of H.H. Dalai Lama and other Lamas that supports a number of charitable activities and Buddhist programs. Listing of activities and events.

• Dharma Friendship Foundation

  http://www.dharmafriendship.org/
  Dedicated to the study and practice of Buddhism. Online library of articles and Dharma audio, plus class information. Resident teacher: Venerable Thubten Chodron. Located in Seattle, Washington.

• Diamond Way Buddhism

  http://www.diamondway-buddhism.org/
  Karma Kagyu tradition. Ole Nydahl's organisation, supporting the Karmapa Thaye Dorje.

• Dorje Ling Buddhist Center

  http://www.jonang.org/
  Representing the 700-year-old Jonang Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism under the guidance of Tulku Tashi Gyaltsan Rinpoche, with centers in Atlanta, New York, and Taiwan. Information on lineage, teachers, events; photo gallery, and audio teachings (RealAudio required.)

• Emaho Foundation

  http://www.emahofoundation.org/
  This non-profit organization is devoted to the work of ZaChoeje Rinpoche. All of his work is centered on teaching and assisting the region of Tibet he is responsible for, as appointed by H.H. the Dalai Lama.

• Ewam

  http://www.ewam.org/
  An organization in the Nyingma tradition directed by Gochen Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche, especially to preserve the lineage of Tsa-sum Ling-pa. Information on the teachers, locations, current projects, and schedule of events.

• German Khordong Association

  http://www.khordong.de/
  Information about H.H. Chhimed Rigdzin Rinpoche, associated centers, his main deciples and projects. Includes contact information and photo gallery.

• Institute of Buddhist Learning and Practice

  http://www.iblp.ca/
  IBLP was established by His Eminence Khejok Rinpoche, abbot of the Dhe-Tsang Monastery in Tibet. Its purpose is to spread Buddhist teachings, in particular of the Gelugpa tradition. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

• Intercollegiate Diamond Way Buddhist Network

  http://www.diamondway-buddhism-university.org/
  University groups that are part of the Karma Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism, under the direction of Lama Ole Nydhal. Contains teachings, listing of centers, and links to other Diamond Way sites.

• International Kalacakra Network

  http://www.kalachakranet.org/
  Entirely dedicated to the Kalachakra Tantra practice as a resource for practitioners. Contains extensive illustrated documentation, Kalachakra calendar, mandala images, teachings by various Lamas, and links to discussion groups.

• Jewel Heart

  http://www.jewelheart.org/
  A spiritual, cultural, and humanitarian organization that translates the ancient wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism into contemporary life.

• Jonang Foundation

  http://www.jonangfoundation.org/
  Resource center for information regarding the Jonang Tibetan Buddhist tradition as well as projects hosted by Jonang Foundation.

• Kagyu Media Lab

  http://www.dharma-media.org/
  A volunteer organization working with sanghas throughout the world to share recorded dharma material.

• Karmapa Thaye Dorje and the Dhagpo Kagyu Mandala

  http://www.dhagpo-kagyu.org/
  Information concerning the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Thaye Dorje and his European centers.

• Kunzang Palyul Choling

  http://www.tara.org/
  Centers under the direction of Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo. Information on each center and its activities.

• Light of Berotsana

  http://www.berotsana.org/
  Group founded to translate Tibetan texts into English. Information on translation projects and group members.

• Mindrolling

  http://www.mindrolling.com/
  Devoted to Mindrolling Tibetan monastery in India. It is one of the major monastic lineages in the Nyimgma tradition. Included is information about its history, associated centers in India, Tibet, and China, teachers, news and contact data.

• Muktinath - Annapurna - Nepal

  http://www.muktinath.org/
  Muktinath Foundation International is a non-profit group working to preserve the Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site Muktinath - Chumig Gyatsa - and the cultural and religious heritage connected to it. Includes biographies of its Abbot, Lama Wangyal, his Grandfather, image galleries, news, and travel information.

• Nitartha Institute

  http://www.nitarthainstitute.org/
  Modeled on the Tibetan tradition of monastic colleges, or shedra, preserving the tradition of analytical meditation, contemplative study, and dharma conversation (debate). Includes curriculum, listing of faculty, and list of publications.

• Norbulingka Institute

  http://www.norbulingka.org/
  Located in Dharamsala, India, dedicated to the preservation of Tibetan art and culture.

• Osel Dorje Nyingpo

  http://www.khempo.com/
  Dedicated to the teaching of Tantric Vajrayana Buddhism under the direction of Ven. Khempo Yurmed Tinly Rinpoche. Biography of Khempo Yurmed, projects, translations, and his teaching schedule.

• Padmasambhava Buddhist Center

  http://padmasambhava.org/
  Established by Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche and Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche to spread the teachings of Buddhism according to the Nyingma lineage. List of centers, teaching and retreat schedules, and teachers' biographies.

• Palyul Ling International, Tibetan Buddhist Centers in the Nyingma Tradition

  http://www.palyul.org/
  Centers located worldwide. History and teachings of Buddhism and the Nyingma school. News. Contact information and links to centers.

• Pundarika Foundation

  http://www.pundarika.org/
  Information on world-wide teaching schedules of Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Mingyur Rinpoche, and Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche, newsletters (require Acrobat Reader,) and other activities of the organization.

• Rangjung Yeshe Gomde, Denmark

  http://gomde.dk/
  A place in Europe for teaching and practice of the Vajrayana tradition of Buddhism following the lineage passing through Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. The spiritual head is Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche.

• Rigpa Shedra

  http://www.rigpashedra.org/
  A study college, established in 2000, at the principal teaching centre of Lerab Ling, in the South of France. Schedule, information about teachers, curriculum, and how to participate.

• Sakya Ngor Ewam Phende Ling

  http://www.sakya-ngor.org/
  Centers in the Ngor Sakya tradition under the direction of H.E. Phende Rinpoche. Includes basic teachings on Tibetan Buddhism, the Sakya lineages and Lamas.

• Sangye Temple Buddhist Organisation

  http://www.sangye.org/
  Information about Sangye Temple, directed by Khenpo Sangpo Rinpoche. Brief biographies of the teachers, their projects in Tibet, and teachings.

• Satdharma

  http://www.satdharma.org/
  The purpose of Satdharma is to propagate the unique transmission of the Karma Kagyü lineage that the Vajra Regent received from Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and conferred upon the current lineage holder, Patrick Sweeney, Trime Lhawang.

• Shambhala Europe

  http://shambhala-europe.org/
  Information about the European community of meditation centers in Europe led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.

• Shambhala Organisation

  http://www.shambhala.org/
  Shambhala is an international community of 165 meditation centers led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche; founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Program, news, teachers of Shambala Organisation.

• Siddhartha's Intent

  http://www.siddharthasintent.org/
  An international Buddhist association of non-profit centers, with the principal intention of preserving the Buddhist teachings, as well as increasing an awareness and understanding of the many aspects of the Buddhist teaching, beyond the limits of cultures and traditions. Under the guidance of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche.

• Tara Dhatu - Pure Realm of Tara

  http://www.taradhatu.org/
  Organization dedicated to inspiring and uplifting humanity through the sacred arts, focusing on the Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara. Tara Dhatu also has charity programs aiding Tibetan refugees in India and Nepal.

• The Aro gTer

  http://www.aroter.org/
  A lineage within the Nyingma tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism. Information about all the associated Sanghas, teachers, and projects.

• The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition

  http://www.fpmt.org/
  Organization devoted to the transmission of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition and values worldwide through teaching, meditation, and community service.

• The Liberation Prison Project

  http://www.liberationprisonproject.org/
  Offers books and study material to prison inmates.

• The Longchen Foundation

  http://www.longchenfoundation.org/
  The Longchen Foundation is a community of Buddhist teachers and students practicing meditation in the Mahayana and Dzogchen traditions of Buddhism. Located in the UK, led by Rigdzin Shikpo.

• The Rigdzin Community

  http://www.namkha.org/
  A community in the Nyingma lineage directed by Namkha Rinpoche. Information on centers, schedules, and projects.

• The Zangdok Palri Institute

  http://www.zangdokpalriinstitute.org/
  Founded by Dzogchen Ranyak Patrul Rinpoche the Institute presents a non-degree course in general Buddhist studies, and a six-year degree course for Dzogchen practitioners. Detailed information on both courses, schedules, and enrollment forms.

• Tibet Foundation

  http://www.tibet-foundation.org/
  Aims to disseminate the works of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and his message of peace and harmony; to further the understanding of Tibetan Buddhism and culture, and to work towards their continuity and preservation.

• Tibetan Nuns Project

  http://www.tnp.org/
  The project provides basic humanitarian aide to refugee nuns from Tibet now living in India. Five different nunneries, each from a different Tibetan Buddhist tradition, receive support. Listing of projects and ways to donate to them.

• Unfettered Mind - Ken McLeod

  http://www.unfetteredmind.org/
  Individual and group instruction in Buddhist meditation methods and guidance in how to take apart the habituated patterns that keep us from being completely present in our lives.

• United Trungram Buddhist Fellowship

  http://utbf.org/
  A worldwide organization providing teachings, meditation guidance and engaged in social welfare work. It follows the Trungram Tradition of the Kagyu School of Vajrayana Buddhism. Information on centers, projects, teachers, and Tibetan calendar.

• Vairotsana Foundation

  http://www.vairotsana.org/
  Meditation centers under the direction of Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche. Practice schedules, center contact information, projects, and biographies of teachers.

• Zhyisil Chokyi Ghatsal

  http://www.greatliberation.org/
  Dharma activities and publishing of the teachings of the lineage holders of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. Biographies, online teachings, book excerpts, and online book catalog are available.

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