Switzerland

ETC is a biennial assembly of all Tibetan Communities in Europe. ETC aims to:
1. Promote the common interests of Tibetans living in Europe
2. Educate Tibetans in Europe of the culture of Democracy and Rule of Law
3. Integrate Tibetans living in Europe to the society of their respective country of residency

Tsering Phurtag has been working as a guitar-teacher for more than 15 years now, and he teaches by using the experiences that he has made playing innumerable concerts and studio-sessions. Latest techniques are being shown in an easy and at the same time professional manner, and teaching methods are very up to date. Lessons are customized for each student individually, with much weight on a solid education. Further, lessons are being recorded on a laptop, so the student has the examples in mp3 form at his disposal. Tsering Phurtag is member of the VZM (verein zürcher musikschulen).

Rigdzin Community is a Buddhist community founded and directed by Namkha Rinpoche with lay and ordained practitioners from all over the world. 
The main goal of the association is to give access to the holy teachings and practices of the Nyingma Lineage (the oldest tradition of Tibetan Buddhism ), in the aspects of sutra, tantra and dzogchen.

Established on 25 September 2007, Tibetan UN Advocacy is a NGO based in Geneva, Switzerland which is the headquarters of the UN Human Rights Treaty Bodies, the UN Human Rights Council and the Office of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Tibetan UN Advocacy aims to educate Tibetans about the many institutions of the United Nations, especially when it concerns them. The NGO would also aim to ensure effective participation by Tibetans at UN forums in order to create greater awareness of multilateral diplomacy. Phone: +41 77 452 9051.

Tibetan Youth Association in Europe (TYAE) announces the First Tibetan Youth Parliament in Europe. It will take place in Zurich, Switzerland from April 9-11, 2010 marking the occasion of the 40th anniversary of TYAE. The Tibetan Youth Association in Europe hopes to encourage the youth to actively take part and educate themselves through political debates on the future of Tibet. It is a unique opportunity to make a statement and to be widely heard. Phone +41 79 506 85 12 | Fax +41 44 450 88 55.