Tibetan Resources on the Web

There are hundreds of sites relating to things Tibetan on the web. The majority reflect the point of view of the government in exile. Sources with a Chinese point of view can be found by checking Starr's list of Chinese websites, some of which have regional sub-headings. The following list is by no means inclusive -- just a few of the more important and interesting picks. If your favorite is not here, send a suggestion to starr@libraries.cul.columbia.edu.

AIBS  American Institute of Buddhist Studies.

The Tibetan & Himalayan Digital Library Diverse knowledge about Tibet and the Himalayas.

Digital Himalaya  Multimedia anthropological information from the Himalayan region.

Radio Free Asia  Tibetan language version.

China Tibet Information Center  Tibetan edition.

China Tibet Information Center  English edition.

Tibet Online  Homepage of the international Tibet Support Group community.

Dalai Lama Foundation Wide Web  Tibet Religious Foundation of H. H. The Dalai Lama (in multiple languages).

Tibet Times  A Tibetan Language Newspaper.

Asian Classics Input Project  An essential resource for Tibetan texts available on CD Rom or for download.

Nitartha  Publications, Tibetan software, research tools, calendars, etc.

Amnye Machen Institute  Center for advanced Tibetan studies with listings for events,publications, scholarly support services, etc.

Tibetan Studies WWW Virtual Library  Constantly updated guide to leading information facilities worldwide,headed by Dr. Matthew Ciolek of Australian National University. Contains information representing all points of view.

Tibet Online  Devoted to political, social and environmental issues, with links to many additional resources.

International Tibet Support Network (ITSN)  NGO's from Europe, Asia, Americas, Africa for Tibetan social issues advocacy.

News, Electronic Newsletters and Journals  Quick access to online news, listservs on Tibet.

Government of Tibet in Exile (Dharamsala)  Official website of the Government of Tibet in Exile.

Tibetan Buddhist Resource Center  Digital Tibetan texts.

Learn Tibetan  For people wishing a simple introduction to the Tibetan language and writing system.

Tibetan Buddhism  Simple introduction to the Four Schools of Buddhism in Tibet, with links.

Tibetan Review  Monthly online journal on Tibet and Tibetans, editorially independent, provides forum for free discussion.

Tibetan Bulletin  Official journal of the Central Administration of H.H. the Dalai Lama.

Conservancy for Tibetan Art & Culture  Privately supported organization for diaspora Tibetan culture.

Tibet Cultural Region Directory  TAR, China, India, Nepal, Bhutan travel, culture, art, people.

Online Tibetan to English Translation/Dictionary Tools  Choice of several online dictionaries.

Voice of America Tibetan Page 

PL480 Microfiche Edition of Tibetan Literature Online Search  Access the PL480 materials of Japan's Toyo Bunko Library.

Snowlion Publications  Leading publisher of Tibetan works in English catalogs, newsletter, calendar of events, etc.

Wisdom Publications  Leading publisher of Tibetan religions and cultural works in English; helpful links.

Glossary for Mahayana and Tibetan Buddhism  Compiled for typical needs of 2nd year undergrads -- presupposes no Tibetan or Sanskrit language training.

Encyclopedia of Historical Periods  Periodization of Tibetan History (by Dan Martin)

Himalayan Art  1500 works from Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, India, China; choose by theme, location, zoom in and out, study iconography excellent and entertaining.

Voice of Tibet  Tibetan news (audio).

Tibet Information Network (TIN)  Important source for breaking news on Tibetan topics.

LamRim.com Tibetan Buddhist Internet Radio  Religious radio broadcasts.