Women in Tibetan Buddhism
Women’s day is a day for celebration; and one to reflect on their role and place in Tibetan society. Tibetan religious culture has a…
The Great Prayer Festival
The Great Prayer Festival, or Monlam Chenmo, was established by Je-Rinpoche, or Tsong Khapa, in Lhasa in 1409. The timing, the first two weeks…
Losar – Tibetan New Year
Losar marks the first day of the first month of the Tibetan lunar calendar; a time to put behind the negative aspects of the…
Appliqué at Norbulingka
Norbulingka developed the art of applique in a unique way, using traditional motifs to create vibrant pieces for the home. Applique is an ancient…
Norbulingka’s New Year Message
It has been an extraordinary year, shaken by a wave of change that caught us all unaware, and shook us to the core. Norbulingka…
Richard Gere & Norbulingka
It is with great pleasure that we present our friend Richard Gere’s message. Richard, a Buddhist and a longtime friend of Tibet, has contributed…
Norbulingka Anniversary Blog Series – Portfolios
Kim Andreolli In the last twenty-five years, a number of photographers have come through Norbulingka, creating stunning imagery that reflected the spirit of its…
Norbulingka’s Children
Though Norbulingka was inaugurated in 1995, it was a work in process with a growing number of employees, including families, who lived and worked…
Norbulingka Anniversary Blog Series – Inauguration
The Norbulingka inauguration celebrations began on November 8, 1995, and lasted 3 days. The first was marked by the opening ceremony, presided by His…
Norbulingka Anniversary – Blog Series
Norbulingka has turned twenty five. It is actually more than that, as the anniversary marks its inauguration, the beginning of its life as an…