Tibetan Buddhism

Centers and Monasteries

• Rigpa  - Rigpa is an international network of meditation centers and groups under the guidance of Sogyal Rinpoche, author of the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, and H.E. Dzogchen Rinpoche.
• Baudhanath: Shechen Monastery - Serves to re-establish the unique traditions, rituals and dances of the original Shechen in Tibet. Site includes details of projects, archives, and publications.
• Buddhist InfoWeb: Vajrayana/Dzogchen - Online Buddhist Centers & Information in the Tibetan/Vajrayana/Dzogchen Traditions
• Buddhist International Alliance (BIA) - The BIA is a network of Buddhist monastic, education and charity organizations headed by His Eminence Khejok Rinpoche of the Gelugpa tradition within Tibetan Buddhism. Its root monastery is Dhe-Tsang Monastery of eastern Tibet.
• Indonesia: Kadam Choeling Bandung - Dharma center in the Lamrim tradition. Includes details of dharma classes and retreats.
• International Dzogchen Community - The Dzogchen Community is a broad based association of people brought together by a common interest in the teaching of Dzogchen Ati, who follow it under the guidance of a master possessing practice, each according to his own capacity - the Tantras, the Lungs and the Upadeshas; and further the circumstances necessary for these activities.
• Palyul Ling International: Tibetan Buddhism and Dzogchen Study - Palyul Ling promotes the study of Tibetan Buddhism under the tutelage of Dzogchen master, Drubwang Pema Norbu Rinpoche, the Supreme Head of the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism and the Throneholder of the Palyul Lineage.
• Tenovice: Buddhist Center - A Diamond Way meditation center, directed by Ole Nydahl. Site includes details of the building project, and meditation courses.
• Diamond Way Buddhist Centers - Details of Karma Kagyu lineage centers founded Lama Ole Nydahl. Site includes details of practices and teachings.
• Quiet Mountain Tibetan Buddhist Resource Guide - Tibetan Buddhist centers and resources.
• Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centers in the Nyingma Tradition - Yeshe Nyingpo is devoted to preserving and transmitting the ancient Buddhist teachings of meditation, arts and sciences.
• Adelaide: Buddha House Centre for Advanced Buddhist Studies - A centre of Tibetan Buddhist education, offering classes, workshops, and retreats. Includes activity calendar, and details of teachers.
• Australia Tibet Council - A non-profit organization that campaigns for the right of the Tibetan people to decide their own future. Site contains details of awareness camapigns and Tibetan news.
• Buddhism Diamond Way Australia - Part of an international network of Buddhist meditation centres directed by Lama Ole Nydahl. Site contains details of Centres and events.
• Kangaroo Island: De-Tong Ling Retreat Centre - Buddhist retreat Centre. Details of current projects, history, and contact information included.

Dalai Lama

• His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet  - Official website, dedicated to creating awareness of the life and work of His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso. Provides a detailed biography, photos and an excerpt from his 1989 Nobel Prize speech.
• About.com: The Dalai Lama - Directory of resources pertaining to the exiled spiritual leader, with descriptions.
• CBC News Indepth: The Dalai Lama - Profile of the spiritual leader includes an interview, facts, photographs, and related links.
• CNN.com: The Dalai Lama - Feature entitled "A Spiritual Leader in Exile" offering articles, photos and related links.
• The Dalai Lama - Brief information about the life and teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Includes several Real audio files of public talks and teachings.
• Dalai Lama in Australia - The May 2002 visit of the Dalai Lama to Australia and New Zealand.
• His Holiness The Dalai Lama - From the official site of the Government Of Tibet In Exile. Provides a biography, bibliography, list of awards won, prayers, lectures and statements.
• His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet - A extensive press kit about the present Dalai Lama with a biography and the Dalai Lama's views on Tibet's political situation, Buddhist teaching, and the environment.
• The Jew in the Lotus - Documentary about eight rabbis who travelled to Dharamsala, India for a meeting with the leader. Provides a project overview, photos and broadcast schedule.
• The Nobel Peace Prize - The Nobel Peace Prize 1989 for the Dalai Lama
• Nobel Prize Internet Archive: Dalai Lama - Provides a small collection of links dedicated to the religious and political leader.
• TibetNet: Dalai Lama - Provides a brief biography, articles, translations, details of his peace plan, and a list of his major honorary roles.
• The Wisdom of Forgiveness - Intimate Conversations and Journeys - An intimate look at His Holiness the Dalai Lama, by his friend Victor Chan. Book published in August 2004.
• Tenzin Gyatzo - Provides an essay by the spiritual leader entitled "Compassion and the Individual".
• Tibetan Buddhist Practices - Offers a prayer "honoring and invoking the Great Compassion of the Three Jewels; the Buddha, the Teachings, and the Spiritual Community".
• Grace Online - An interview with Khedroob Thondup on his book, "Dalai Lama, My Son", which offers a portrait of the leader's family.
• The Private Dalai Lama - Series of interviews with reporter Ron Gluckman about his life, hopes and dreams. Includes photos and transcripts.
• Mother Jones - Interview with Robert Thurman titled "The Dalai Lama on China, hatred, and optimism". (November, 1997)

Meditation

• Dharma-haven: Advice on the Benefits of Prayer Wheels - An illustrated history of this practice, types of prayer wheels, how to use them, and a teaching by Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
• The Jivamala - One person's practice of a process of purification involving the remembering of past lives. Author: J. Denosky.
• Prayer Wheels - The benefit of Tibetan prayer wheels as a Dharma practice.
• Songs and Meditations of the Tibetan Dhyani Buddhas - Information about deities of the Vajrayana pantheon taken from "The Tibetan Book of the Dead" and other sources. Includes meditative poetry. Author: J. Denosky.
• Vajra.us: Atisha and the Origins of Lam Rim - Lam Rim meditation by Gan Starling.
• Vajra.us: Emanations of the Enlightened - Explanation of Tibetan Budhist contemplative imagery by Gan Starling.
• Vajra.us: How to Prostrate - How-to for prostration practice by Gan Starling.
• Vajra.us: Shrine Room and Dharma Etiquette - How to behave in the shrine room and during Buddhist practice by Gan Starling.
• Vajra.us: Visualization in Meditation - How-to for Tibetan Buddhist visualization by Gan Starling.
• Dzogchen - The Importance of Sem-dé in the Aro gTér by Khandro Déchen Tsédrüp Rolpa'i Yeshé. A way of approaching the Dzogchen teachings through the gradual development of meditative experience.
• The Dzogchen Community in America - The Dzogchen Community of Choegyal Namkhai Norbu in America. Audio teachings by Rinpoche. On-line bookstore.
• Dzogchen Foundation - Biography, images, detailed Dzogchen lineage, teaching schedule, and selection of dharma teachings.
• Dzogchen Lineage - The international community of Dzogchen Shri Singha International, practicing under the guidance of Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. Featuring background and historical resources on Buddhism and Dzogchen, current activities, and links to local organizations within the community.
• Elias Capriles: Buddhism and Dzogchen - Two books and several papers by Capriles, on Dzogchen and Buddhism. Texts are available in zip format for downloading.
• Ligmincha Institute - Site for Dzogchen in the Bon tradition, the native religion of Tibet. Ligmincha was founded by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, the first teacher of Bon Dzogchen in the West. Includes useful information on Bon Dzogchen, audio files of mantra chanting and an on-line store.
• Namgyalgar - Choegyal Namkhai Norbu's Australian Dzogchen Community. It contains a description of Dzogchen and its relationship to Tibetan Buddhism, Norbu Rinpoche's biography, retreat schedules, and information on the Australian and Oceania Communities.
• mist-real - Mike Dickman's translations of several essential Dzogchen texts and commentaries. Mipham, Garab Dorje, and Dza Patrul Rinpoche. (March 14, 2003)
• Compassion Practices of Tonglen: Introduction - A brief description by Christine Longaker of three Tonglen or loving-kingness practices and how to adapt the practice for every-day life. Based on the teachings of Sogyal Rinpoche.
• Practice of Tonglen - Teaching by Pema Chodron with a description and instructions.
• The Seven Points of Mind Training - A meditation to cultivate fearlessness and open the heart. Tonglen is the practice of sending and taking.
• Tonglen - Taking and Sending Meditation - Brief instructions given by Thrangu Rinpoche.

Organizations

• Amitabha Foundation - 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.
• The Aro gTer - A lineage within the Nyingma tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism. Information about all the associated Sanghas, teachers, and projects.
• Bodhicharya - 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.
• Buddhism in Braille - Dharma Access Project provides free brailled prayers to dharma centers, friends and family members of the blind. Contact information.
• Chagdud Gonpa Foundation - To preserve Nyingma teachings and to provide instruction in the traditions of Vajrayana Buddhism, especially the arts, philosophy, and meditation practices. Sponsors many events and retreats throughout the year. Established in 1983 by Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche.
• Charitable Assistance Society Online - 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.
• Chokling Tersar Foundation - Organization devoted to preserving the tradition of the Chokling Tersar lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Based in California, place for teaching and practice of the Vajrayana tradition of Buddhism following the lineage passing through Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. The spiritual heads are H.E. Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche and Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, the abbot of Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling, one of the largest monasteries in Nepal.
• Dhagpo Kagyu Ling - European center for the Kagyu buddhist tradition affiliated with Karmapa Thaya Dorje. Schedule, projects, contact information.
• Dharma Friendship Foundation - 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.
• Dharmaling - Organization for the Preservation of the Vajrayana Tradition - A site dedicated to Mahayana-Vajrayana Buddhism, of Tibetan School. Teachings, advices, mailing list, and even possibility to ask question directly to a Sangha member.
• Diamond Way Buddhism - Karma Kagyu tradition. Ole Nydahl's organisation, supporting the Karmapa Thaye Dorje.
• Dorje Ling Buddhist Center - 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.)
• Dudjom Tersar - Organization under the direction of Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche to preserve the Dudjom Tersar lineage of H.H.Dudjom Rinpoche, Nyingma.pa Lineage. Contains information on centers, schedule of events, prayers and other texts, and photo galleries.
• Emaho Foundation - 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 - 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.
• The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition - Organization devoted to the transmission of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition and values worldwide through teaching, meditation, and community service.
• Institute of Buddhist Learning and Practice - 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 - 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 - Entirely dedicated to the Kalachakra Tantra practice as a resource for pratitioners. Contains extensive illustrated documentation, Kalachakra calendar, mandala images, teachings by various Lamas, and links to discussion groups.
• Jewel Heart - A spiritual, cultural, and humanitarian organization that translates the ancient wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism into contemporary life.
• Jnanasukha - Dedicated to the female buddha Yeshe Tsogyal in the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism. Projects include scriptural translation, sacred art, education, and spiritual retreats.
• Jonang Foundation - Resource center for information regarding the Jonang Tibetan Buddhist tradition as well as projects hosted by Jonang Foundation.
• Kagyu Media Lab - A volunteer organization working with sanghas throughout the world to share recorded dharma material.
• Karmapa Thaye Dorje and the Dhagpo Kagyu Mandala - Information concerning the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Thaye Dorje and his European centers.
• Kunzang Palyul Choling - Centers under the direction of Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo. Information on each center and its activities.
• The Liberation Prison Project - Offers books and study material to prison inmates.
• Light of Berotsana - Group founded to translate Tibetan texts into English. Information on translation projects and group members.
• The Longchen Foundation - 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.
• Mindrolling - 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 - 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.
• Nalandabodhi, and Karmapa News - Nalandabodhi is a network of Buddhist meditation and study centers, and offers an extensive curriculum of Buddhist studies and practice. This site contains the current news about Karmapa Ugyen Trinley Dorje, as well as an archive of news references compiled since his escape in January, 2000.
• Nitartha Institute - 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 - Located in Dharamsala, India, dedicated to the preservation of Tibetan art and culture.
• Osel Dorje Nyingpo - 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.
• Osel Study Group - A group situated in Goa, India which offers the ability to register and to request or offer prayers, pujas, tsa tsa, prayer flags, and distant Reiki.
• Palyul Ling International, Tibetan Buddhist Centers in the Nyingma Tradition - Centers located worldwide. History and teachings of Buddhism and the Nyingma school. News. Contact information and links to centers.
• Pema Kod Project for the Preservation of Buddhadharma - A project involving reconstruction and preservation of the very sacred Pema Köd retreat land in Northern India. Project history and description.
• Pundarika Foundation - 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 - 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.
• Rangjung Yeshe Institute - An international institute for Buddhist higher studies in Boudhanath, Nepal, modeled on a traditional Tibetan Shedra, under the guidance of Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche and Chokling Rinpoche.
• Rangrig Yeshe Center - An organization in the Nyingma Tradition under the direction of Shyalpa Rinpoche. Teaching schedule, contact information, and projects.
• Rigpa Shedra - 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.
• Ripa Ladrang Foundation - Supports and preserves the teaching, practice and study of Tibetan Buddhism, of the Nyingma tradition and Ripa lineage. Under the direction of H. E. Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche. Information on the teachers, teaching schedules, foundation projects, requesting divinations, and photo galleries.
• Sakya Ngor Ewam Phende Ling - 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 - Information about Sangye Temple, directed by Khenpo Sangpo Rinpoche. Brief biographies of the teachers, their projects in Tibet, and teachings.
• Satdharma - 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.
• Sertok Gaden Choekhorling Monastery - Information about the founding of the monastery,its director, Ven. S. Chusang Rinpoche, and associated monasteries.
• Shambhala Europe - Information about the European community of meditation centers in Europe led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.
• Shambhala Organisation - 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 - 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 - 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.
• Tibet Foundation - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Meditation centers under the direction of Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche. Practice schedules, center contact information, projects, and biographies of teachers.
• Wisdom Path - A non-profit educational organization under the direction of Lama Lhanang Rinpoche of the Nyingma Longchen Nying-Thig tradition with centers located mainly in California. Listing of projects, Lama's biography, center schedules, and contact information.
• The Zangdok Palri Institute - 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.
• Zhyisil Chokyi Ghatsal - 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.

Personal Pages

• The Arya Tara Page - Information about and images of Tara in her various forms. Brief descriptions of Tara practice.
• Bodhi Journal - Current news about the Dalai Lama and Tibet. Gallery of photographs of Ladakh.
• Buddha's Words - Gotaro - Information on The Dalai Lama and Tibet; also related data. Includes inspirational sayings of The Dalai Lama and others.
• Buddhism Meditation Retreat in Nepal, Kathmandu - For students and friends of Kopan Monastery and Meditation Centre in Kathmandu. Author's experiences there, photos and message board.
• Dharma Crumbs - Personal notes by individuals on the path of Dharma. A weblog with the focus on Dharma.
• Dharma Haven: A Harbor from the Storms of Panic and Confusion - An extensive collection of resources and links related to Tibetan Buddhism and Tibetan Medicine. Essays by Terry Halwes on health, learning, and science in relation to Buddhism.
• The Dharma page of Thubten Tenzin - Information and links related to Tibetan Buddhism.
• K. K. Tham - Personal homepage & picture sites.
• Kalachakra's Home Page - A traditionally initiated Vajramaster in the Ganden tradition of the Glorious Gelug lineage of Je Tsongkapa. Offering private instruction in Lam Rim, meditation and Yoga Tantra practices.
• Karmakiwi - A personal site dedicated to the long life of H.H. the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Urgyen Trinley Dorje, and to Kagyu Buddhism in New Zealand, particularly Christchurch.
• Karma's Dharma - A Buddhist site with links, Sutras (scriptures), Dharma resources, Phoenix Arizona events for Karma Dorje & Khandro Tashi, the Universal Life Buddhist Association, prayer requests and Reiki healing
• Law's View - Essays by Susan Law on topics related to Tibetan Buddhist practice and theory.
• Leigh Brasington's Home Page - Leigh is a teacher of jhana meditation. Site includes some interesting articles on this subject - usually a well guarded secret.
• Notes on Lamrim - Gradual Path to Enlightenment - Notes selected from many sources to help in the understanding of Buddhism, especially in the Tibetan tradition.
• Perfection of Wisdom and Nagarjuna by Craig Jamieson - The Perfection of Wisdom manuscript illustrations with a preface by the Dalai Lama and texts by Nagarjuna in books by R.C. Jamieson. Paul Pelliot. Marc Aurel Stein. Dunhuang. Sanskrit & Tibetan manuscripts. Dependent origination. Prajnaparamita.
• Photos of the Tibetan Tantric Buddhism - Selection of photos made on locations in and around Tibet, made by a professional Dutch photographer. Some pages are in Dutch.
• Photos of Tibetan dZi Beads - Photographs of various types of dZi beads. Chung dZi and etched Carnelians are prized and revered by the Tibetans and the Bonpo before them.
• Red Dawn - A page on Tibetan Buddhism covering: the Karmapa, the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya, the Shi-Tro mandala, books on Buddhism, the Panchen lama and links to related Buddhist sites.
• A Short Guide to Tibetan Buddhism - The four schools of Tibetan Buddhism and links to more information about each school.
• Tibet - Freedom Now! - Information about the situation in Tibet, biography of the Dalai Lama, chronology of the Chinese conquest of Tibet. Also texts and information in Swedish.
• Tibetan Buddhism - A short, comprehensive explanation of Tibetan Buddhist spiritual practice. Dzogchen. Vajrayana. Comparison with other Buddhist traditions.
• Turtle Hill Sangha - A small band of Nyingmapa householders in rural TN. Includes a collection of transcribed teachings given by Khenchen Palden Sherab and works of other teachers.
• A View on Buddhism - Personal website of Rudy Harderwijk, intended to provide some information on the philosophy, practice and history of Buddhism
• Virtual Tibet - Collection of news, links, and research files on Tibet. Dedicated to HH Dalai Lama in efforts to create a Free Tibet!

Publications

• Bodhi Online - An online adjunct to Bodhi Magazine, a publication for the Nyingma and Kagyu sanghas. Contains some articles from current and past issues - complete articles or excerpts.
• Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Quarterly - An in-depth, practice-oriented publication for Buddhists of all traditions. Information on each issue including brief excerpts from many articles. Subscription form.
• Buddhism Connect - A free email list run by Shenpen Hookham that offers teachings on Buddhism and meditation.
• firstLight - An e-zine for Buddhists in America.
• Gentle Voice Index - The newsletter of Sidhartha's Intent organization. Complete content from 1999 to the present, some in Acrobat PDF format.
• International Journal of Tantric Studies - Scholarly journal dealing with both Buddhist and Hindu aspects of Tantra. Contains abstracts of articles, and book reviews. Subscription required for full access to articles.
• Mandala Magazine -- Buddhism in Our Time - A magazine that captures the life and times of a vibrant Tibetan Buddhist organization flourishing in more than 50 countries. It is published quarterly in March, June, September and December by the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition.
• The Mirror - Online version of the newspaper of the International Dzogchen Community.
• Namo Buddha Newsletters - Details of Thrangu Rinpoche's activities and travels.
• Ocean of Merit - The Ocean of Merit is a free Chinese newsletter published by on Tibetan Buddhism (i.e. Nyingma,Kagyu,Gelug and Sakya).
• Shambhala Sun Home Page - The Shambhala Sun is a Buddhist-inspired magazine, applying the wisdom of the world's great contemplative traditions to the arts, social issues, politics and health.
• Shenpen Osel Online Magazine - A tri-annual magazine that presents the teachings of recognized and fully qualified lamas and teachers, with an emphasis on the Karma Kagyu and the Shangpa Kagyu lineages. In PDF format, requiring Acrobat Reader.
• Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, The Tricycle Hub - The Tricycle Hub is the interactive forum of Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, an independent Buddhist quarterly.

Scriptures

• Asian Classics Input Project - Description of ACIP's mission to preserve and make Eastern scriptural texts available in computerized form. A selection of texts from the Kangyur, Tengyur, and Sungbum, in Romanized Tibetan and Tibetan script are available to read or download. The site includes graphics of woodblock prints, reference materials, Tibetan Font software, catalogs, and a version of the Blue Annals in English.
• Dzogchen Texts in Translation - A gathering of texts by various authors including Mipham Rinpoche, Garab Dorje, Dudjom Rinpoche, and Nyoshul Khenpo.
• Dzogchen Translations into English - Translations of Tibetan Buddhist texts, especially those relating to Dzogchen, the Great Perfection. Translations include Tibetan text, English translation, and, for some, transliteration. Requires Acrobat Reader.
• Fifty Stanzas on Guru Devotion - Prayer by Aryasura (Asvaghosa) and commentary by Geshe Ngawang Dhargey.
• Heart Sutra - The Heart of Wisdom (Mahaprajnaparamita Hridaya)in Tibetan script, Tibetan transliteration, Tibetan-English literal translation, and English gloss, with recordings in WAV and RealAudio formats (pronunciation is Ladakhi/Western Tibetan.) Recorded at Ridzong Gompa, Ladakh, July 1982.
• Heart Sutra Tibetan-English with Sound Clips in Tibetan - The Heart Sutra (Heart of Wisdom) Parallel Tibetan and English, with recorded Tibetan audio clips of each page.
• Homage to the twenty-one Taras - The verses of praise to the twenty-one forms of Tara.
• The Kingdom of Samantabhadra - "A Prayer To Recognize My Own Faults and Keep in Mind the Objects of Refuge" by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche, translated from the Tibetan by Bhakha Tulku and Constance Wilkinson.
• Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive - Founded by Lama Zopa Rinpoche, to make available the collected works of Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa. Contains biographies of the Lamas as well as many teachings by them.
• Lankavatara Sutra - Excerpts from the Lankavatara Sutra.
• Lotsawa House - An expanding collection of translations of Buddhist texts from Tibetan into English (and other languages.)
• Patrul Rinpoche: Advice from Me to Myself - A prayer written by Dzogchen master Patrul Rinpoche. Translation by Constance Wilkinson. Available in English and Portuguese.
• The Perfection of Wisdom in 8,000 Lines - The Prajnaparamita Sutra in 8,000 Lines, translated by Dr. Edward Conze; updated and reinterpreted by Richard Babcock (Copper).
• The Seven Points of Mind Training (Tonglen) - Atisha's verses on exchanging self for others, with commentaries by Osho (Rajneesh), Chogyam Trungpa, Pema Chodron, Jamgon Kontrul, and Alan Wallace.
• Shantideva's Bodhisattva-caryavatara and Commentary, Drops of Nectar - BIONA Books presents Shantideva's Bodhisattva-caryavatara, with a commentary, Drops of Nectar, by Khenpo Kunpal, and oral commentary by Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche.
• Teachings on Buddhism and Buddhist Meditation - Archive of teachings on Buddhism and meditation by Shenpen Hookham, including email teachings and transcripts of spoken teachings
• The Tibetan Book of the Dead - "The Tibetan Book of the Dead" bar do thos grol. Translations,original text, audio recordings by Nupa Rinpoche.
• Tibetan Book of the Dead - Bardo Thotrol - Bardo Thodol - The Evans-Wentz / Kazi Dawa-Samdup translation in two parts, followed by a modern reworking of the text.
• The Tibetan Book of the Dead - Ebook and Video - The Great Liberation upon Hearing in the Intermediate State, also known as the Bardo Thodol. The Evans-Wentz edition.
• The Tibetan Book of the Dead: Transitions to the Otherworld - A list of Tibetan volumes of the Bardo Throdrol and related Bon texts. Summary and explanation of contents.
• Tibetan Buddhist Resource center - An encyclopedic database of Himalayan scriptures from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Texts are available for purchase on CD's.
• What A Bodhisattva Does - Thirty-seven Practices by Ngulchu Thogme, translated from the Tibetan by Constance Wilkinson and Kiki Ekselius.

Teachers

• Achariya Doug Duncan - Practical Dharma teaching for Westerners in Japan.
• Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche - Rinpoche's official website including biography, teaching schedule, recorded teachings and latest news. Also information on his monastery, Ju Mohor.
• The Berzin Archives: A Portrait of Tsenzhab Serkong Rinpoche - Illustrated biography of Serkong Rinpoche and his interaction with Alexander Berzin.
• Buddhist Dharma Teachings - Buddhist teachings by Jhampa Shaneman, an ordained buddhist Monk from 1971 to 1984. An extensive collection of Jhampa's discourses, and biographical sketch.
• Chogye Trichen Rinpoche - Includes a biography, images, and a list of works published in English.
• Choje Lama Namse Rimpoche - A brief biography of the Lama who directs Karma Sonam Dargye Ling, a center in Toronto, Canada.
• Contemporary Teachers - Biographies of lamas who have taught at the Chokling Tersar Foundation: Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche, H.E. Mingyur Rinpoche, Neten Chokling Rinpoche, Sogyal Rinpoche, Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, and Phakchok Rinpoche.
• Dudjom Rinpoche - A biography adapted from the "History of the Dzogchen Secret Quintessence."
• Geshe Ogyen Tseten - The life and teachings of Gyume Kensur Geshe Ogyen Tseten Rinpoche of Sera Monastery. Includes autobiography and contact information.
• Gomde USA - Lineage and Teachers - Brief biographies of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Mingyur Rinpoche, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche and Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche.
• H. H. Pema Norbu Rinpoche - Biography of the current Throneholder of the Palyul Lineage, and his previous incarnations.
• H. H. The Gyalwang Drukpa - Lineage history, biographies of all previous reincarnations of its supreme head, H.H. the 12th Gyalwang Drukpa, schedules, teachings, humanitarian projects, and details of centers and monasteries.
• H.E. Chogye Trichen Rinpoche - Image and background information.
• H.E. Khejok Rinpoche - Biography of the abbot of Dhe-Tsang Monastery of eastern Tibet. Includes schedule, photo gallery, Realtime videos, and links to information about his teachers.
• H.E. Ngor Ewam Phende Rinpoche - A short biography of one of the heads of the Ngor branch of the Sakyapa School.
• H.E. Trulshik Adeu Rinpoche - H.E. Trulshik Adeu Rinpoche. Biography, lineage, and photo gallery.
• H.E. Trungram Gyaltrul Rinpoche - The spiritual director of the United Trunram Buddhist Fellowship, Rinpoche is an emanation of the great yogi Milarepa.
• H.E. Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche - Short biography of the current incarnation of Chokgyur Lingpa. The spiritual director of the Chokling Tersar Foundation, he is a tertön and lay practitioner.
• H.H. the XIth Mindrolling Trichen - Biography of the Mindrolling throne holder, also known as Minling Trichen.
• His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche - Focusing on Chogye Trichen Rinpoche and the Tsharpa branch of the Sakya Tradition with introductory materials.
• His Eminence K.C. Ayang Rinpoche - Biography of a master of Phowa (transference of consciousness at the time of death) teachings in both Nyingma and Kargyud lineages.
• Jigme Rinpoche - Appointed in 1975 by H.H. the 16th Karmapa as his spiritual representative in Europe, Jigme Rinpoche now teaches extensively in Europe. This official site includes biography, schedule and teachings.
• Khenpo Sangpo Rinpoche - Teachings given by Rinpoche while visiting Norway.
• Khenpo Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche - Biography and link to Khenpo's teaching schedule.
• Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche - Biography, autobiographical teaching, schedule, and other teachings from a Kagyu master and yogi.
• Kunsang Detchen Rinpoche - Teachings of Kunsang Detchen Rinpoche and description of Zangdokpalri Monastery Project.
• Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche Official Web Site - Information about the present Sharmapa, Mipham Chokyi Lodro, and the Sharmapa lineages of the Kargyupa sect.
• Lama Jigme Rinpoche, Himalayan Imports Chaplain - Rinpoche is the head of the Padma Rigzinling Nyingmapa Monastery. Short biography.
• Lama Ole Nydahl - Official site. Includes teachings, travel plan, books and links to information on Diamond Way Centers world-wide.
• Lama Tsering Everest - Chagdud Rinpoche's first interpreter, and one of his first ordained students, who now teaches in Brazil. Brief biography, photo galleries, schedule, teachings.
• Lama Zopa Rinpoche - A site dedicated to our perfect teacher Lama Zopa Rinpoche, head of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition.
• Life of Chokgyur Lingpa - Full 47 page biography published by Rangjung Yeshe Publications in PDF format. (Requires Acrobat Reader.)
• Muktinath Lama Wangyal - A brief biography of Lama Wangyal.
• The Official Tenzin Palmo Website - A Western nun's quest to build a Buddhist Nunnery and an International Retreat Centre for Women.
• Pal Sakya - A collection of biographies of great teachers of the Sakya tradition, including Sachen Kunga Nyingpo, H.H. Sakya Trizin, Khonrig Ratna Vajra Sakya, and H.E. Chogye Trichen Rinpoche.
• Patrul Rinpoche - The current Patrul incarnation, his lineage, and teaching schedule. A selection of prayers in MP3 format, and thangkas are available for downloading.
• Pema Chödrön - Biography, teachings on a number of subjects, and teaching schedule.
• Pema Chodron Tapes - Direct source for obtaining Pema Chodron's recorded teachings by mail. 15-20% of proceeds from sales go to benefit Pema Chodron's monastery, Gampo Abbey. Also, information on Pema's schedule.
• Philosophers: Je Tsong Khapa - Article from the Window Philosophy Research Base, on this seminal Tibetan thinker. Includes a selection from his writings.
• Shenpen Hookham - Brief biography of a western woman traditionally trained in Tibetan Buddhism and now an authorized teacher.
• Simhas: Chatral Rinpoche - A brief biography of this holder of the Dudjom lineage, and student of Ngawang Palzang; one of the most highly revered Nyingma lamas.
• The Sixteenth Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorje - Biography of the Sixteenth Karmapa (1923 - 1981)
• The Tai Situpas - Illustrated biographies of the Tai Situ lineage holders from Chokyi Gyaltsen (1377- 1448) through Pema Donyo Nyingche Wangpo, (1954 - present.)
• The 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, a Biography. - Brief biography with links to other Kagyud sites.
• 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet - Information on the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet Gedhun Choekyi Nyima.
• Thubten Chodron - American nun of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Includes biography, articles, teaching schedule, list of publications, prayers, and FAQ.
• Tibet.com: The Panchen Lama - A collection of news articles on the current Panchen Lama from The Office of Tibet.
• Tulku Dakpa Rinpoche - Tulku Dakpa Rinpoche news, biography and schedule, presentation of HH Mindrolling Trichen Rinpoche and the Mindroling monastery and university.
• Tulku Thondup, Rinpoche - Brief biographical sketch, schedule, annotated listing of Tulku Thondup's books and a list of his other writings.
• Ven. Khandro Rinpoche - Biography, photo gallery, lineage, centers, projects, teaching schedule, transcript of a 1998 public teaching, and contact information. Khandro Rinpoche is a western-educated, traditionally trained woman Lama in the Nyingma-Kagyu lineage.
• Ven. Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche - Information about Rinpoche's teaching schedule, projects, books, biography, and centers. Includes collections of teachings and a newsletter.
• The Venerable S. Chusang Rinpoche - A brief biography and links to sites for monasteries under his direction.
• Zasep Tulku Rinpoche - Information about and advice from Rinpoche.

Tibetan Medicine

• The Art of Healing: A Tibetan Buddhist Perspective - Article by Bonnie Pasqualoni.
• The Art of Healing Film explains the holistic practice of Tibetan medicine - San Francisco Chronicle article by Laura Evenson.
• Calm Spirit Magazine Online - Articles and FAQs on Tibetan and Chinese medicine. Maintained by Steven C. Hollifield, Jupiter, Florida.
• Dutch Foundation for Tibetan Medicine - FAQs, links, scientific research, books. Clinics in Amsterdam and Emst, The Netherlands. Multilingual site.
• Healing Buddha Foundation (Segyu Gaden Dhargye Ling) - Centers for healing and the preservation of the Segyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Techniques used in the clinics are based on Buddhist psychology and Tibetan Tantric Medicine. Sebastopol, California.
• Introduction to Tibetan Medicine - Article by Dr. Tamdin Sither Bradley, graduate of the Tibetan Medical and Astrological Institute in Dharamsala, India.
• Sacred Land Initiative Healing Centre - High altitude medical herb plantation, pharmacy, clinic and research center at Namche Bazar, Solu Khumbu, Nepal. A project of the Tengboche Monastery.
• Shang-Shung Institute of America - Dedicated to the study, practice and preservation of traditional Tibetan medicine. Located at Tsegyalgar, the east coast seat of the Dzogchen community in Conway, Massachusetts.
• Tibetan Medical and Astro Institute of H. H. the Dalai Lama - Promotes the traditional Tibetan medical system including Himalayan herbs, constitutional nutrition, cleansing, massage, right lifestyle, and Tibetan astrology. College located in Men-Tsee-Khang, Dharamsala, India.
• Tibetan Medical Paintings from the Blue Beryll - Dharmapala Centre School of Thangka Painting. Multilingual site. Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Tibetan Medicine - Traditional teachings, spiritual basis of Tibetan medicine, news, resources. Maintained by Terry Halwes, New Haven, Connecticut.
• Tibetan Pulsing Yoga - History, techniques and group processes. Founded by Shantam Dheeraj (James Rudolph Murley). Multilingual site.
• Tibetanmedicine.com - Articles, commentary, clinical resources. Maintained by Eliot Tokar. New York, New York.
• TibetMed - Information and research on Tibetan medicine, medicine Buddha and tantric teachings. Dr. Nyima Youdon Namseling answers your health questions.
• Boston School of Boabom - Classes offered in the ancient Tibetan art of self healing, breathing, meditation, relaxation and self defense. Mauro Nunez, director. Brookline, Massachusetts.
• Christopher Hansard - Master Physician of Tibetan Bön Medicine. Author, educator on ancient Tibetan lifestyle, health, and spirituality based in London, UK.
• Eliksir - Dr. Despot is a crystalo-therapist practicing Tibetan medicine in Rijeka, Croatia. Multilingual site.
• Foundation for Traditional Tibetan Medicine - Amchi Lobsang Tsultrim provides consultations in Tibetan medicine in Ede, Holland. Multilinqual site.
• Kailash Centre of Oriental Medicine - London-based clinic offers treatments by practitioners with expertise in various traditional medical systems, including Tibetan Herbal Medicine.
• Kohala Natural Healing Arts - Hosts Tibetan medicine retreats in Hawi, Hawaii under direction of Men Tsee Khang College of Tibetan Medicine.
• Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga - Great Neck Martial Arts Center offers Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga classes in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
• Land of Medicine Buddha - Non-profit retreat center gives courses in qigong, yoga, Buddhist teachings. Lama Thubten Yeshe, founder. Soquel, California.
• Meridian Medical Group - Dr. Raymond Chang practices traditional Asian healing with conventional medicine in New York City. Traditional Tibetan medicine consultation by Dr. Choeying Phuntsok available.
• Song of Life Healing Centre - Provides information about this form of bodywork, as well as details of practitioner and treatments available. Hamilton Hill, Western Australia.
• Tibetan Energy Medicine - Rae Hatherton, healer and teacher, practices Tibetan energy medicine in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
• Tibetan Healing Center of San Diego - Promotes and preserves Tibetan Medicine by integrating with western and gobal healing practices.
• Tibetan Pulsing Healing - Shan T's World describes Tibetan Pulsing Healing developed by Swami Shantam Dheeraj.
• Traditional Tibetan Medicine - FAQs, resources. Amjee Keyzom Bhutti Phunkyil, Somerville, Massachusetts.

This information is compiled by Jayaram V for Hinduwebsite.com