VARIOUS LINKS 

We are very happy to provide you with further information on the following topics. These links are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the websites and information resources available, but we hope that they give you a good place to start.  

	The FOUNDATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE MAHAYANA TRADITION  (FPMT)
www.fpmt.org	Tushita Meditation Centre is a part of a wider organisation called The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). The FPMT's Spiritual Director is Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Visit this site for teachings, schedule information and advice from Lama Zopa, FPMT projects happening around the world, centres close to you and much more.
FPMT CENTRES India & Nepal	The FPMT has several other centres in India and Nepal; our main sister centres, which also run courses and retreats are:
www.rootinstitute.com/	Root Institute in Bodhgaya, Bihar State, India.
www.kopanmonastery.com/	Kopan Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal.
www.fpmt.org/centers/india.asp	Other FPMT centres in India.
www.fpmt.org/centers/nepal.asp	Other FPMT centres in Nepal.
FPMT CENTRES International	The FPMT has 156 centers, projects and services in 36 countries worldwide. Visit these sites to find sangha near you.
www.dharma.org.il	Dharma Friends - an FPMT group in Israel.
www.fpmt.org/centers	FPMT centres in other parts of the world.
FPMT PROJECTS	These projects are essential to the FPMT’s objective of building a more compassionate world from the inside out and critical to our mission of transmitting Mahayana Buddhist teachings and values worldwide.
www.fpmt.org/projects	The main FPMT Project page, from which we present a small selection below.
www.mandalamagazine.org	Mandala - The official FPMT magazine
www.lamayeshe.com	The Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive - an organisation which collects and preserves the teachings of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
www.maitreyaproject.org	The Maitreya Project - a 500ft bronze statue that will be built at Kushinagar in northern India to inspire the qualities of loving-kindness and compassion.
www.lamrim.com	Lam Rim Radio - an MP3 radio station and download archive for Tibetan Buddhist teachings.
www.sanghatasutra.net	The Ārya Sanghāta Sūtra is a Mahāyāna Buddhist scripture that promises to transform all those who read it.
www.lkpy.org	LKPY (Loving Kindess Peaceful Youth) supports young people to develop peace; for themselves, their community and the world, as a whole.
www.liberationprisonproject.org	Offers spiritual advice and teachings, as well as books and materials, to people in prison who are interested in exploring, studying and practicing Buddhism.

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	HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA and SITES RELATED TO TIBET-IN-EXILE
www.dalailama.com	His Holiness the Dalai Lama Fantastic home page, well maintained and up to date. Read the latest news and schedule of His Holiness, as well as practical advice for attending His Holiness' teachings in McLeod Ganj. Also has a great photo gallery and video-on-demand web casts of teachings by His Holiness.
Tibet-in-Exile
www.tibet.net	The Tibetan Government in exile Great place to learn about the issues concerning Tibet, also has links to Tibetan culture, medicine, arts etc.
www.norbulingka.org	Norbulingka Institute An educational complex established to teach and preserve traditional Tibetan art such as Thangka painting woodcarving and embroidery. It is possible to visit, see the artisans at work and to buy some of their exquisite crafts in the centre's shop. There is also a gompa and a nice shady garden with small streams and a good restaurant. Norbulingka is located 5 minutes before HH The Karmapa's residence at Gyuto Monastery (when driving from McLeod Ganj).
www.tcv.org.in	The Tibetan Children's Villages (TCV) An integrated charitable organisation established to ensure that all Tibetan children under its care receive a sound education, a firm cultural identity and become self-reliant and contributing members of the Tibetan community and the world at large. A major TCV school is based just outside McLeod Ganj.

	GENERAL TOURISM RESOURCES FOR VISITORS TO THE DHARAMSALA AREA
www.tushita.info/location.htm	Tushita's Travel Guide Want to know how to get here? Tushita's own travel information page is unbeatable! We always keep the comprehensive travel information up-to-date and relevant.
www.dalailama.com	A Guide to Dharamsala on His Holiness the Dalai Lama's website Tourism information overview, including a long list of Hotels and Guest Houses in the area.
www.dharamsalanet.com	DharamsalaNet General Tourist information resource directory for the Dharamsala region
www.contactmag.org	Contact Magazine Local events and listing guide
www.tashidelekfm.com	Tashi Delek Radio The first licensed Community Radio Station (CRS) in the Indian Himalayan Region, broadcast out of the Tibetan Children's Village (TCV) in Dharamsala. Their goal is to serve the Tibetan, Indian and Expatriate communities of the region with excellent music and timely local information. Podcasts of transmissons are available on this site.
www.dharamsalaexpats.info	Dharamsala Expats A members-only website where vistors already living in or near Dharamsala and who have been here (or plan to stay) for at least 4 months can share community experiences and information
Volunteering opportunities in the Dharamsala area
www.tushita.info/volunteering	Tushita's Volunteering page Tushita depends on reliable, hard-working volunteers to keep the centre running. See this link for more information and to check our current needs. We usually ask for a minimum commitment of 4 months.
www.volunteertibet.org	Volunteer Tibet Volunteer opportunity resource. All opportunities currently listed are with non-profit or government organisations in or around Dharamsala.
www.lhasocialwork.org	Lha Offers you the opportunity to share your knowledge and skills with the Tibetan refugee and Indian Himalayan community, and gain hands on experience working with a non-profit, community social work organization.
www.tong-len.org	Tong-Len Charitable Trust Helps displaced communities in North India achieve a secure and sustainable future by addressing the root causes of their poverty and ill-health through a range of education and health-based projects. There are opportunities for volunteers to assist in tent schools and health clinics.

	OTHER PLACES TO STUDY BUDDHISM -  THE DHARAMSALA AREA
www.dalailama.com	His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama (HHDL)  HHDL usually gives public teachings at the main temple in McLeod Ganj 3 or 4 times a year. For specific up to date information please check His Holiness'online schedule. As a last resort, you can contact the Security Office on Bhagsu Road (221560 – near Hotel Tibet) or HHDL’s private office at his temple (221343). Even if HHDL is abroad, it is always worth visiting his temple.
www.kagyuoffice.org	His Holiness the 17th Karmapa (pictured above) HH the Karmapa is the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He lives at Gyuto monastery in Sidhbar and usually gives public audiences and sometimes short teachings on Wednesday & Saturday at 2pm. Please check with the monastery before you set off from McLeod Ganj (Tel: 235154) & bring your passport to register at the monastery before the audience starts). To get to Gyuto monastery (app.15 km from McLeod Ganj) take a taxi (300Rs, app. 45min.) or alternatively a bus/jeep to Dharamsala (9Rs) and one of the frequent buses to Sidhbar (7Rs).
www.tibetanlibrary.org	Library of Tibetan Work & Archives (LTWA) The Library holds classes on specific topics of Buddhist philosophy & practice, taught in Tibetan by highly qualified Lamas & translated into English. There are 2 classes a day from March/April to December from Monday to Friday & every second Saturday: 9 – 10am with Geshe Monlam Sangpo & 11 – 12 noon with Ven. Geshe Sonam Rinchen (who has an excellent translator!) To get from McLeod Ganj to LTWA, follow Jogibara Road down the hill towards Dharamsala (app. 20min. by foot & much faster by rickshaw or taxi for 70Rs). Tel: (01892) 222467.
www.sikhara.dhamma.org	Dhamma Sikhara Vipassana Meditation Center Part of the organisation which offers 10-day courses in Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka. It is possible to take part in these courses in many locations around the world, and in McLeod Ganj from April to November, starting on the 1st & 15th of the month. For more information please check at the Vipassana center office (open Mon-Sat between 4-5pm, 221309) or their websites: listed to the left & www.dhamma.org (the international site). The McLeod Ganj Vipassana centre is Tushita's next-door neighbour! To get there walk down the driveway out of Tushita towards Dharamkot - you will see their big gate next to the chai-shop.
www.chamtrul-rinpoche.com	Zilnon Kagyeling (Nyingma) Monastery Chamtrul Lobsang Gyatso Rinpoche teaches on a different topic of Buddhist philosophy and practice every week (to find out this week’s topic look out for their posters in McLeod Ganj or call 220581). Classes are Monday to Friday from 3 to 5pm at the Zilnon Kagyeling (Nyingma) Monastery (not during winter or monsoon months). To get to the monastery from McLeod Ganj, follow Bhagsu road halfway to the village (app. 10min). Look for the “Last Chance Cafe“ (a little chai-stand on the right side of the road), you will see the monastery up the hill to your left.
www.ibdindia.org	Institute for Buddhist Dialectics (IBD) Founded by His Holiness the Dalai Lama with an aim to teach courses in Tibetan leading to a Geshe degree. Since 2004 the Institute has been offering Philosophy classes in English and it sometimes offers drop-in classes in English with the amazing teacher Kelsang Wangmo (a German Nun). Affiliated with the College for Higher Tibetan Studies (Sarah College)
www.thosamling.com	Thösamling Institute for International Buddhist Women A Rime (non-sectarian) nunnery and institution. They offer nuns and Buddhist lay women the opportunity to live and practice as part of a spiritual community. It runs courses in Tibetan language and Buddhist philosophy, as well as having a few places to for women to do personal retreat. It located in Sidhpur, near The Karmapa's Temple (about 45 minutes by taxi from Dharmsala)
www.deerpark.in	Deer Park Institute A Rime (non-sectarian) centre which runs courses and events in the study of classical Indian wisdom traditions. Established in March 2006 on the campus of a former Buddhist institute, it is a project established by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche. It is located in the village of Bir, about 3 hours drive from McLeod Ganj.
www.palpung.org	Palpung Sherab Ling Monastery The seat of the present 12th Kenting Tai Situpa. Students from His branch monasteries travel to Palpung Monastery to study ritual, art, retreat practices and scholarly texts. Sherab Ling often holds closed events for very long-term practitioners and monastics, so do contact the Monastery before visitng to find out what will be accessible.

	OTHER PLACES TO STUDY BUDDHISM - INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST RESOURCES
Centre Directories
www.fpmt.org/centers	FPMT centres Tushita's mother organisation has centres all over of the world. Click here to find one near you.
www.buddhanet.net	Buddhanet A Buddhist information and education network. Provides a list of Buddhist Centres all around the world, in all traditions.
www.rigpa.org	RIGPA Founded by Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, Rigpa aims to present the Buddhist tradition of Tibet in a way that is authentic, and relevant to the lives and needs of modern men and women. Today, Rigpa has more than 130 centres in 41 countries around the world.
www.dhamma.org	Vipassana international website The international home page of the organization which offers courses in Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka and his assistant teachers in the Burmese tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin.
Journals and Publications
www.lamayeshe.com	The Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive - an organisation which collects and preserves the teachings of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. As well as having an online bookstore, there are also several books available for free download, with titles such as "The Essence of Tibetan Buddism" and "Becoming your Own Therapist".
www.mandalamagazine.org	Mandala Magazine The official publication of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), Tushita's parent organisation. Recurring topics include: Buddhist philosophy; Education; Ordination and the Sangha; Buddhism and Modern Life; Youth Issues; FPMT Activities Worldwide; Lama Yeshe and his teachings; Lama Zopa Rinpoche and his teachings; His Holiness the Dalai Lama and his teachings, among many other topics.
www.tricycle.com	Tricycle Magazine Unaffiliated with any particular teacher, sect or lineage, Tricycle provides a unique and independent public forum for exploring Buddhist teachings and practices, establishing a dialogue between Buddhism and the broader culture, and introducing Buddhist thinking to Western disciplines.
www.shambhalasun.com	Shambhala Sun Magazine Offers authentic teachings from the Buddhist and other contemplative traditions, and applies the wisdom born of meditative practice to all the important issues in life - from livelihood, parenting, and relationships to politics, social action, and the arts. Affiliated with the Shambhala organisation originally founded by Chogyam Trungpa.
www.buddhistethics.org	The Journal of Buddhist Ethics Established to promote the study of Buddhist ethics through the publication of research, book reviews, and hosting occasional online conferences.
Multimedia Resources
www.dalailama.com/webcasts	Dalai Lama Webcasts A treaure trove of teachings, debates and interviews with His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
www.lamrim.com	Lam Rim Radio An MP3 radio station and download archive for Tibetan Buddhist teachings.
www.buddhanet.net/multimedia	Buddhanet A Buddhist information and education network. This is a link with many Buddhist-related flash animations and software downloads.
www.buddhanet.net/audio-talks	Buddhanet A Buddhist information and education network. This is a collection of Audio Dharma talks by Buddhist teachers of various traditions, with links to many more.
Alan Wallace Podcasts	Podcasts by B. Alan Wallace A series of podcast Teachings and Meditations from Tibetan Buddhist scholar Dr Wallace's extensive Shamatha meditation retreats.
Teachers
www.robinacourtin.com	Ven. Robina Courtin The website of Tushita's Resident Teacher, includings links to audio-visual resources of her teachings, as well as updated project and schedule information.
www.venantonio.com	Ven. Antonio Satta Ven. Antonio is an Italian monk in the Tibetan tradition who teaches extensively at FPMT centres worldwide. He has been concentrating on trying to bring the Vipassana practice as taught in the Theravada system to westerners of Tibetan tradition.
www.thubtenchodron.org	Ven. Thubten Chodron Author of the numerous books, including the incredibly practical "Dealing with Anger" and great overview text of Buddhism "Taming the Mind". This website provides access to her teachings, Dharma activity schedules, publications, a lot of material on ordination and much more.
www.tenzinpalmo.com	Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo A Tibetan Buddhist nun in the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school. Jetsunma is an author, teacher and founder of Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery in Himachal Pradesh, India. She is best known for being one of the very few Western yoginis trained in the East, having spent twelve years living in a remote cave in the Himalayas, three of those years in strict meditation retreat.
www.mingyur.org	Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Rinpoche’s teachings weave together his own personal experiences with modern scientific research, relating both to the practice of meditation. His profound yet accessible teachings and playful sense of humor have endeared him to students around the world.
www.pemachodronfoundation.org	Ven. Pema Chodron An ordained Buddhist nun in the Tibetan Vajrayana tradition, and a teacher in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa. A prolific author, she is resident teacher of Gampo Abbey, a monastery in rural Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
www.alanwallace.org	B. Alan Wallace An American author, translator, teacher, researcher, interpreter, and Buddhist practitioner interested in the intersections of consciousness studies and scientific disciplines such as psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and physics.
www.plumvillage.org	Thích Nhất Hạnh A Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, teacher, author, poet and peace activist. His teachings and practices aim to appeal to people from various religious, spiritual, and political backgrounds, intending to offer mindfulness practices for more Western sensibilities. His organisation, The Order of Interbeing, is based at Plum Village Monastery in the South of France.