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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.
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.
Meta Description: [ Bodhicharya is a Non-profit Educational and Cultural International Association. It coordinates the various activities that have been inspired by the presence of Ringu Tulku Rinpoche. ]
Buddha Mandala Foundation - The foundation promotes the Vajrayana tradition. Its Dharma Apprenticeship Program presents the whole of life as the path to enlightenment through cultivating love and wisdom. Contains a list of events and local centers, and a collection of teachings on the Paramitas, Lojong, Tonglen, Bodhicitta, and basic topics. (Requires Flash 5.0)
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.
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.
Meta Description: [ DHAGPO is the key European center involved in the preservation and dissemination of the Buddhist Kagyupa tradition.The Center is designed to promote study, meditation, meetings of the minds and sharing of ideas, it welcomes visitors from all walks of life. ]
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.
Meta Description: [ Tibetan Buddhism and meditation: RealAudio lectures, articles, and classes at our Dharma center in Seattle, Washington. Resident teacher: Venerable Thubten Chodron. Open to everyone. ]
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.
Meta Description: [ Buddhist Congregation Dharmaling ]
Diamond Way Buddhism - Karma Kagyu tradition. Ole Nydahl's organisation, supporting the Karmapa Thaye Dorje.
Meta Description: [ All about buddhism meditation, diamondway buddhism, vajrayana, tibetan buddhism, the 17th Karmapa, Lama Ole Nydahl. Get online introduction to diamond way buddhism. ]
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.)
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Dorje Lingpa and Vairochana Tradition - Official site for this non-sectarian lineage, which originated in Tibet and combines both Bön and Dharma traditions. History of the tradition and biographies of past and present teachers.
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.
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German Khordong Association - Information about H.H. Chhimed Rigdzin Rinpoche, associated centers, his main deciples and projects. Includes contact information and photo gallery.
Meta Description: [ In the Tibetan Buddhism, in the school of the Nyingmapa, Chhimed Rigdzin Rinpoche is one of the highest lineages holders. ]
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.
Meta Description: [ International Kalachakra Network, to connect and inform practitioners of the Kalacakra tantra with teachings, sadhanas, on-line discussion, etc. ]
Jewel Heart - A spiritual, cultural, and humanitarian organization that translates the ancient wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism into contemporary life.
Meta Description: [ Jewel Heart is a spiritual, cultural, and humanitarian organization that translates the ancient wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism into contemporary life, under the guidance of Gehlek Rimpoche, a prominent Gelug Master. ]
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Jhamtse Foundation - A foundation in Omaha Nebraska to promote Tibetan culture and language, Buddhist practice, and find sponsors for monks, nuns, and lay people in Tibet, India, and Nepal.
Meta Description: [ Jhamtse is a non-profit Tibetan Buddhist organization. ]
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.
Meta Description: [ Visit Jnanasukha- the universe of the Dakini Heart Essence lineage in the modern world. ]
Jonang Foundation - Resource center for information regarding the Jonang Tibetan Buddhist tradition as well as projects hosted by Jonang Foundation.
Meta Description: [ 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.
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Kagyu Rime Dharjay Choeling Centre - Information about this center established in New Zealand by His Eminence Beru Khyentse Rinpoche in the Karma Kagyu Lineage.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Kagyu Rime Dharjay Choling, a website which supports the work of His Eminence Beru Khyentse Rinpoche. His Eminence is a recognised teacher in the Karma Kagyu lineage, an ]
Karmapa Thaye Dorje and the Dhagpo Kagyu Mandala - Information concerning the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Thaye Dorje and his European centers.
Meta Description: [ Karmapa Thaye Dorje European center. All the informations concerning the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa and the Dhagpo Mandala centres's life. ]
Kunzang Palyul Choling - Centers under the direction of Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo. Information on each center and its activities.
Meta Description: [ Kunzang Palyul Choling, KPC, Tibetan Buddhist Centers in the Nyingma Tradition, Sedona, AZ, USA, Poolesville, MD, USA, 24 hour prayer, stupa, compassionate outreach activities ]
Light of Berotsana - Group founded to translate Tibetan texts into English. Information on translation projects and group members.
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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.
Meta Description: [ Mindrolling Monastery in exile in India is one of the largest Buddhist centers in existence today. All the great masters of Tibetan Buddhism, and especially all the teachers of the Nyingma lineage consider Mindrolling to be an inspiring example of the practice of the pure and profound Dharma of V... ]
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.
Meta Description: [ The Muktinath Website with information about all aspects regarding the Buddhist & Hindu pilgrimage site Muktinath-Chumig Gyatsa at the Annapurna circuit in the Himalayas of Nepal (!Award Winning!) ]
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.
Meta Description: [ Osel Study Group ]
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Padmasambhava Buddhist Center - 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 - Centers located worldwide. History and teachings of Buddhism and the Nyingma school. News. Contact information and links to centers.
Meta Description: [ Palyul Ling promotes the study of Tibetan Buddhism under the tutelage of Dzogchen master, Drubwang Pema Norbu Rinpoche, the Throneholder of The Palyul Lineage. ]
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.
Meta Description: [ Inspired by the vision of Sogyal Rinpoche and the achievements of great centres of buddhist learning from the past, such as Nalanda in India, Shri Singha shedra at Dzogchen Monastery, Kham-jé at Dzongsar and more recently, Larung Gar, established by the great Khen Rinpoche Jikmé Phuntsok, the R... ]
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.
Meta Description: [ Divinations With H.E. Namkha Drimed Rinpoche:
Namkha Drimed Rinpoche is a divination master. With his Gesar of Ling arrow
divinations, he is able to very clearly and reliably predict the likelihood of
success or failure in ventures. ]
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.
Meta Description: [ Sakya Ngor Ewam Phende Ling is a site
in french, english and chinese for all those interested in tibetan
buddhism. Important texts for free downloading.
]
Sangye Temple Buddhist Organisation - Information about Sangye Temple, directed by Khenpo Sangpo Rinpoche. Brief biographies of the teachers, their projects in Tibet, and teachings.
Meta Description: [ The Samye Buddhist Center was established by Khenpo Sangpo Rinpoche to provide a better understanding of Tibetan Buddhism and to make Dharma teachings internationally available for students and practitioners. The purpose of the Center is to provide a place for Buddhist practice to purify the mind... ]
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.
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.
Meta Description: [ Shambhala and Buddhist meditation practice and arts. ]
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.
Meta Description: [ Siddhartha's Intent is an international Buddhist association of non-profit centres under the direction of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche with the principal intention of preserving and advancing Buddhist teachings beyond the limits of cultures and traditions. ]
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.
The Aro gTer - A lineage within the Nyingma tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism. Information about all the associated Sanghas, teachers, and projects.
Meta Description: [ The Aro gTr is a non-celibate ordained lineage of Vajrayana. It is also non-liturgical, non-monastic, and specialises in Dzogchen teaching and practice. ]
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.
Meta Description: [ Find FPMT Buddhist Retreat Centers, Tibetan Buddhist spiritual materials, and worldwide projects essential to preserving the Mahayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhism ]
The Liberation Prison Project - Offers books and study material to prison inmates.
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.
Meta Description: [ A Buddhist sangha led by Rigdzin Shikpo practicing in the Mahayana tradition of Buddhism in the UK, blending traditional
Tibetan teachings with the needs of practitioners born and bred in the West. ]
The Rigdzin Community - A community in the Nyingma lineage directed by Namkha Rinpoche. Information on centers, schedules, and projects.
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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.
Meta Description: [ The Zangdok Palri Institute - a Buddhist University adapted to lay students. ]
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.
Meta Description: [ The Tibet Foundation homepage is the starting place for information about the Foundation's work in the UK, Europe and Asia ]
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.
Meta Description: [ Training in mahamudra and dzogchen, the Tibetan Buddhist traditions of direct awareness, for those whose path lies outside established centers and institutions. ]
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.
Meta Description: [ An association of not-for-profit Buddhist centers under the guidance of Trungram Gyaltrul Rinpoche. It offers teachings and practices following the Trungram Tradition of the Karma Kagyu School of Vajrayana Buddhism and engages in social welfare work. ]
Vairotsana Foundation - Meditation centers under the direction of Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche. Practice schedules, center contact information, projects, and biographies of teachers.
Vajrayana Foundation Hawaii - Organization for the preservation and dissemination of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism founded by Lama Tharchin Rinpoce and directed by Lama Yeshe Wangmo in the Hawaiian islands. Information about Tibetan Art Institute and College of Buddhist Studies.
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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.
Meta Description: [ Lama Lhanang Rinpoche is a spiritual teacher of the Nyingma Longchen Nying-Thig order of Tibetan Buddhism. He has studied with many great masters, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama. He is an accomplished instructor of meditation, Anu-yoga, art, feng-shui, cultural and hi... ]
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.
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