Links
Dharma centers, publishers and online references
Organizations
Vajrayana Foundation
The Vajrayana Foundation was founded by Lama Tharchin Rinpoche, in the Dudjom Tersar (Nyingma) tradition. Its main teaching and retreat center is Pema Osel Ling, in the Santa Cruz area, California. The Foundation is supervised by Lama Sonam Tsering Rinpoche, and regularly hosts eminent teachers.
Mahasiddha Nyingmapa Center
The seat of Kyabje Dodrupchen Rinpoche in North America, located in Massachusetts. Tulku Thondup sometimes teaches there.
Lhundrup Choling
This is Khenpo Sonam's center in Los Angeles. Khenpo-la regularly invites other teachers as well.
Mangala Shri Bhuti
Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche's organization, with centers in Vermont and Colorado.
Pema Kilaya
Dza Kilung Rinpoche's organization, based on Whidbey Island, Washington.
Pristine Mind Foundation
Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche's foundation, based in California.
Abhaya Fellowship
Chakung Jigme Wangdrak Rinpoche's association, based in California.
Songtsen (Chanteloube)
An association based in France, dedicated to the study, practice and preservation of the spiritual heritage of Dudjom Rinpoche, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and Kangyur Rinpoche.
E-Vam Institute
This center based in Australia was founded by Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche. It is affiliated with the Karma Kagyu tradition. Every year, E-Vam organizes the Buddhist Summer School (in winter, in our hemisphere!), a unifying and inspiring event where representatives of different Buddhist traditions teach.
Other Tibetan Buddhist teachers that are active online and in different parts of the world include Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche, Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche (Siddhartha's Intent), Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche (Padmasambhava Buddhist Center), Mingyur Rinpoche (Tergar), Ringu Tulku (Bodhicharya) and Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche (Nalandabodhi).
Book Publishers
- Shambhala Publications
- Wisdom Publications
- Shogam Publications
- Rangjung Yeshe Publications
- Platform Publications
Online Resources
Lotsawa House
A site offering numerous free texts (practices, prayers, commentaries, etc.), translated into different languages.
84,000: Translating the Words of the Buddha
A global initiative to translate the vast Tibetan Buddhist canon.
Treasury of Lives
A biographical encyclopedia of Tibet, the Himalayas and Central Asia.
Himalayan Art Resources
Huge database with rich iconography and useful information on art history.