The Tibetan Studies WWW Virtual Library is maintained by Matthew Ciolek of Australian National University and is thus a very comprehensive resource on Tibetan Buddhism. A concise explanation of the spiritual aspects of Tibetan Buddhism including Tantra and Dzogchen. Also a consideration of its relation with other branches of Buddhism such as Zen and Vipassana. Links available to a synthesis of the world's spiritual traditions in light of modern psychology and science. An excerpt from 'The Power of Compassion' - a collection of lectures by His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama translated by Geshe Thupten Jinpa. An introduction to and biography of His Holiness Sakya Trizin.The site also contain up-dated news of his Dharma activities, recent, current, and planned. His Holiness, The Karmapa's website. Spiritual Head of the Karma Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. This site is devoted to the authentic representation of the Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, one of the four major schools of Buddhism preserved and practiced in Tibet. The term Karma Triyana Dharmachakra is from the Sanskrit and translates loosely as "the place under the spiritual guidance and protection of His Holiness the Gyalwa Karmapa (Karma) where all three (Tri) levels (yana) of the Buddha's teachings (Dharma) are preserved and taught (chakra)." The term, as used for this Web site, refers in particular to His Holiness Karmapa's main monastic seat in North America at Woodstock, New York, and generally to all of the projects and activities that manifest from there through His Holiness's inspiration, blessings, and activities. This site provides excellent and extensive information pertaining to the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The Karma Kagyu Buddhist Network (KKBN) is an international computer network which is operated by volunteer coordinators in order to enable and enhance communication between organizations, centers, groups and individuals. The KKBN provides information about the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, supports communication among interested parties and introduces a world-wide online Sangha. The KKBN exists under the spiritual guidance of the 17th Karmapa, Thaye Dorje and is directed by Lama Ole Nydahl. Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition Web Site. Lama Thubten Yeshe (1935-1984) and Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche, together as teacher and disciple since their exile in India, met their first Western student in 1965 and by 1971 had settled at Kopan, near Kathmandu in Nepal. Due to demand, they began teaching Buddhist philosophy and meditation to increasing numbers of travellers, who in turn started groups and centers in their own countries. Padmasambhava Buddhist Center spreads the teachings of Buddhism according to the Nyingma school lineage of Tibet. The Center was first established in New York in 1989, with the encouragement of H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche, by the Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab, Rinpoche and Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal, Rinpoche. Khenchen Palden Sherab and Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal, known informally as "the Khenpos," are the teachers and spiritual leaders of PBC. They also direct the activities of the New York Center, its many branches in the U.S.A., Puerto Rico and Russia, and its retreat center Padma Samye Ling in upstate New York. Founded by Lama Tharchin Rinpoche and based in the Santa Cruz mountains of California, the Vajrayana Foundation has been established to preserve and teach dharma in the West. We offer group and private retreats, the Vajarayana Foundation College of Buddhist Studies, the Tibetan Arts Institue and more. This link is dedicated to teaching Dzogchen, "The Inherent Great Perfection," considered by some to be the highest teaching of Tibetan Buddhism. Information on Dzogchen retreats in Australia. Information about Tibetan Bon, Dzogchen, transcripts of teachings (esp. those of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche), and access to all the issues of the "Voice of Clear Light" quarterly. The ASBD homepage contains, among many other interesting items, a translation of Tsong kha pa's Three Principal Aspects of the Path. Click on this link to explore Tibetan Buddhism as categorized, literally, from "A" to "Z." Set up in 1985 by the Ven Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey who had taught thousands of westerners over 13 years at the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives in Dharamsala, India. Currently the lama is Ven Thupten Tulku. The site has information about the Centre, its teachers, classes, online newsletter, articles and links to internet resources. Mahakankala and Khandakapala Buddhist Centers in Santa Barbara and Santa Monica, California. Guide to Don Juan's Nagualism and Esoteric Buddhism, links Jungian analysis, modern physics, transcendental psychology, the nagualism of Carlos Castaneda's don Juan,and the quintessence of Buddhist masters, in an essential study for the student of eastern and western paths to higher awareness. Is a Tibetan centres affiliated to the Dalai Lama inspired "The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition". This Tibetan Buddhist site has some great graphics and good content, so is certainly worth a visit. It has a Virtual Thangka gallery with excellent graphics and brilliant Tibetan Buddhist screen savers which can be downloaded for free! School of Thangkas Paintings. This sites sells tibetan art for the benefit of artists in Nepal and an orphan house in Katmandu. Please have a look at the pages to see the qualtiy of the Thangkas. Kunzang Palyul Choling, a Nyingma temple and center located in Poolesville, Maryland, USA, the resident lama of which is Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo, the first Western woman recognized and enthroned as a tulku. Heritage Trust Translations and transcriptions of teachings on Buddhist meditation and esoteric practices. Centre Bouddhiste Kankala web site is in both English and French. Kadampa Buddhism is a special tradition of Mahayana Buddhism founded by Atisha, an Indian Buddhist Master who is largely responsable for the reintroduction of Buddhism in Tibet during the 11th century. Kadampa Buddhists integrate all the teachings of Buddha into their practice of Lamrim applying their understanding of Lamrim into their daily lives. The Institute of Buddhist Learning & Practice has branches in Australia, Asia, and canada, with Sydney as the headquarters. The spiritual director is His Eminence Khejok Rinpoche and the lineage is Gelugpa of Tibetan Buddhism. The Ewam Choden Tibetan Buddhist Center of 245 Cambridge, Kensington, California 94708. Spiritual Director is Lama Kunga Thartse Rinpoche. Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism in Italy. Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies and Meditation. Sakya Phuntsok Ling. Offering a full range of programs in Buddhist philosophy and meditation. Most of our the Jewel Heart site is in Dutch, but it has pages in English as well, plus a link to the Jewel Heart American site which is completely in English. Is has information about our organisation and our venerable teacher Kyabje Gelek Rinpoche. USA: http://home.earthlink.net/~rangjung/ Europe: http://home4.inet.tele.dk/gomde/ http://home.earthlink.net/~rangjung/ryp.htm Europe: http://home4.inet.tele.dk/gomde/ryp.htm A non-profit organization offering introductory meditation classes and retreats throughout the Chicago area, as well as in Madison, WI. Vajrayana Center also offers the Foundation Program, a structured program of study in the basic subjects of Mahayana Buddhism [correspondence program available]. Classes are taught in English by western Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Khedrub and are open to everyone. Dechen Dharma Community are a group of centres across Europe and the UK under the guidance of Karma Thinley Rinpoche and Lama Jampa Thaye, both Kagyu and Sakya masters and recognised authentic lineage holders. They have been established for more than 20 years. Palden Ri-wo Cho-khor-ling, Holy Mountain Dharma Center is a small Dzogchen retreat in the Carmel, California mountains. Our practices are based on the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. We are a general American Buddhist retreat center, which derives from the Nyingmapa Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Located in in Toronto Canada and belonging to the Gelug-Pa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The Abbot, Venerable Bhiksuni Tenzin Kalsang the was born in the small town of Kenora, Ontario, Canada, in 1939. In 1986, she received the Getsul ordination as a Tibetan Buddhist Nun from His Holiness The Dalai Lama. In 1992, she received the full ordination Bhiksuni vows in the Chinese Buddhist tradition from Master Hsing Yun. This site is a comparative database of commentaries on the Tonglen/Lojong practice and the seven points of Mind Training by Osho, Trungpa, Pema Chodron, Jamgon Kongtrul, and Alan Wallace. It also incudes an on-line bookstore of books and tapes on the Mind training practice. |