The Lerab Ling retreat centre was founded in 1991 by Sogyal Rinpoche, world-renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher and author of the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. Sogyal Rinpoche is also the founder and spiritual director of Rigpa, an international network of 130 Buddhist centres and groups in 41 countries around the world.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama conceived of and founded the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives. The cornerstone for the library's impressive Tibetan-style building was laid on 11 June 1970 in the hill station of Dharamsala, northern India. Having begun life with two humble collections in Tibetan and English, the library is now a repository for significant collections of artifacts, manuscripts and other records, while also serving as a centre for language and cultural education.
he Buddha of Compassion Society is a under registered, a non-profit organization and a charitable society for the international study and practice of Buddhist meditation and teachings. Working toward a joyful way of life for ourselves, our communities, and our World. Tel: 1+604-247-0355 / 1+604-761-2289
This website of Garuda Bön e.V. has been established by students of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche to provide information about practice-groups initiated by Rinpoche, contacts, events, schedules, literature and dharma-teachings.
Maitripa College in Portland, Oregon, will produce enlightened practitioners, politicians, businesspeople, social workers, teachers, artists, philosophers, scientists, environmentalists, and healthcare workers for the 21st century. We will fulfill this vision through the development of an accredited Buddhist University offering graduate and undergraduate education guided by the principles of the Buddhadharma. The College will educate students in traditional areas of liberal arts, such as philosophy, political science, languages, and the arts, as well as in practical areas of expertise, such as psychology, social work, environmental sciences, business, and healthcare. Phone: 503-235-2477 | fax: 503-231-6408.
Nuestra misión: “Ganden Shedrub Ling se dedica a transmitir, preservar y practicar las enseñanzas del Buda según la tradición del Budismo Tibetano. Nuestra estrategia: Logramos nuestra misión mediante el estudio y práctica de esas enseñanzas ofrecidas gratuitamente y sostenidas por la generosidad y por el servicio voluntario amoroso.” Phone: 787-783-2996.
Karmê Chöling offers meditation retreats, Buddhist study seminars, training in contemplative arts and body practices — a variety of programs to enrich body, mind and heart. We are committed to the view that all aspects of life can be inspired and informed by wisdom and compassion, the basic goodness that is our birthright as human beings. Tel: (802) 633-2384 | Fax: (802) 633-3012.