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- American Ghosts - Ghost guide offering information on hauntings, ghost maps, and a subscription based newsletter.
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- Mountain Stream Meditation Center - Facilitates Buddhist meditation in the Northern California Sierra Foothills area. Offers retreats, meditation classes, and sitting group sessions. Has free audio downloads as well.
- Sae Taw Win II - Understand the principles of Dana, Metta, Bhavana, and Panna in the Theravada perspective. Explore the question and answer section that elaborates on the Dharma.
- L.A. Dharma - Presents announcements, activity schedules, events calendar, and program offers. Accords special attention to the meditation with Pashmina.
- Dhamma Mahavana - View a copy of the Center’s Code of Discipline and take on a residential ten-day course. Enjoy the invigoration of vipassana meditation in the rustic area of North Fork, California.
- Here and Now - Discover the transformative power of Mindfulness and Concentration, Radical Openness, and the methods and dynamics of Awakening.
- Abhayagiri - Information base of Ajahns Chah and Sumedho’s residence community and the Amaravati Buddhist Monastery. Offers lay programs under the Upasika order.
- Insight Meditation Center - Offers Buddhist activities for free. Broad range of activities includes dharma talks, group discussions, and yoga classes.
- Wat Khmer - Get to know the San Jose Cambodian Buddhist Society. The organization dedicates efforts to preserving and transmitting the wisdom of the dharma and other Buddhist heritage to the Khmer people in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Skillful Meditation Project - Venture into Recollective Awareness Meditation through sitting groups, seminars and lectures, retreats, and the sharing of instructional materials. Check out the internal links to project details and view the gallery of Japanese paintings.
- Rocky Mountain Insight - Site of the Dhamma Dena of the Rockies. The meditations, retreats, and Buddhist programs offered are grounded on the basics of the four noble truths, eightfold path, and specialization in silence.
- Insight Meditation Community of New Haven - Offers regular vipassana-related classes and programs. Drop-in mindfulness sitting groups are the primary activity.
- Dhamma Wheel Meditation Society - Know how to act inside a Sri Lankan Buddhist temple. Learn details about monk Bhante Dhammawansha and some monk and temple etiquettes.
- Gainsville Vipassana Society - Sponsors serious insight meditations and retreats. Teachings and talks given thereat are for free.
- Wat Florida Dhammaram - Photos of the Temple, festivals, projects, activities, and the abbots engagingly introduce the Florida Buddhist Temple.
- odhi Tree Dhamma Center - Guide to Tampa Theravada Dhamma Center providing location details, contact information, and activity schedules.
- Orlando Insight Meditation Group - Comprehend and put to life the Buddhist teachings as a psychological remedy for physical and emotional pain, depression, anxiety, and stress. Learn the how’s here.
- Be Mindful - Site of Dr. Steve Shealy, founder and guiding teacher of Flowing Dharma Inc. Incorporates Buddhist meditation principles with psychotherapy.
- Vipassana Metta Foundation - Based in Maui, the traditional practices of generosity, moral conduct, concentration, insight, and loving-kindness make up the foundation of the Vipassana Metta Foundation discipline.
- Burmese Buddhist Association - Access to the Theravada tradition for the Buddhists and non-Buddhists of Illinois. Provides organizational details, events schedules, and information about the resident monks.
- Prairie Sangha Network - Pools out information about Prairie Sangha, Plank Trail Sangha, and Insight Chicago. Presents the teachings from the Monastics, the suttas, and the Tibetan tradition.
- Bodhisara Dharma Community - Site of the non-profit Theravada organization in Western Massachusetts. Catalogs course and events details, news, and photos. Has an “Ask Mark” section that attends to inquiries about Buddhism.
- Dharma - Hosts the information base of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies.
- Cambridge Insight Meditation Center - Do Vipassana meditation in urban Cambridge. A guide to the location and activities is presented.
- Deep Spring - Programs and activities, collection of articles, and publications that share the objective of leading a life to greater wisdom, compassion, and loving-kindness.
- Dhammasala - Contains news, event and activity details, photos, and articles about the Dhammasala Forest Monastery.
- Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara - Listen to Dhamma chanting, view the photo gallery, know the Center’s events and activities, or simply relax with Buddhist radio music.
- Twin Cities Vipassana Cooperative - Offers vipassana and metta retreats and meditations. The teachers, retreat facilities, schedules, house rules, and etiquettes are presented.
- St. Louis Insight Meditation Group - Weekly groups, classes, retreats, mentorship programs, and a community supporting mindfulness are among the groups and activities that make up the plan of propagating Dharma. Also features books and other resources.
- Downtown New York Meditation Community - Get into the practice of mindfulness in downtown Manhattan with classes, courses, and workshops led by Peter Doobinin.
- New York Insight Meditation Center - Welcomes people who yearn the wisdom and peace of insight meditation. Particularly offers Kalyana Mitta for beginners in sitting meditation.
- Staten Island Buddhist Vihara - Presents notices and messages for regular members. The program and activity details, dhamma quotes, and a photo gallery meanwhile invite for new frequenters.
- Sitagu Buddhist Vihara - Site of the Theravada Buddhist Community of Austin, Texas. Provides a center for meditation and Dhamma Study in the traditional monastic context.
- Citta 101 - For remedial options, the meditation courses offered claim to be determining tools to knowing the right next steps to undertake.
- Houston Buddhist Vihara - Maintaining places of worship for propagating the concept of fellowship. Carries on the Theravada traditions of Sri Lanka, Thailand, Burma, Laos, and Cambodia.
- http://www.siri.dhamma.org/ - Tour the center, Browse over course offers, find news and updates on activities and events, have vipassana meditation in Kaufman, Texas.
- Seattle Insight Meditation Society - Includes a variety of dharma articles and resources, audio streams of classes and talks, sangha forums, and a library of e-books and publications.
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- Samatha - Learn the Samatha meditation technique, particularly focusing on the attention to breathing. Suitable for all types of people.
- Watnakprok - Information about the private Theravada temple run by the Sangha Supreme Council. Includes history and abbots record.
- Ajaan Tong Sirimangalo - Presents the teachings on the Satipatthana Vipassana meditation of Chao Phra Rajaprommajaan.
- Five Thousand Years - Organizational information, pictures, services, and contact details of the International Buddhism Center.
- Wat Sanghathan Meditation Center - Meditate with the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. Group sitting and walking meditations are offered. See the daily schedule and contact information.
- Sivali - Site of the Sivali Meditation Center. Travel and meditate across Asia with the travel programs and special group tours offered.
- Sivali Cenetre - Engage in a relaxing and revitalizing meditation session in Chang Mai City, Thailand. See the chapter by chapter presentations of the meditation programs offered.
- Suanmokkh - Has an archive of downloadable books, Pali sutta translations, poetry, articles, and talks and discussions in RealAudio formats. Also facilitates Dhamma discussions.
- Thai Bikkhunis - Supports underprivileged women and girls in Thailand by providing information and training, promoting cultural advancement, and fostering social uplifting in coordination with government and non-government organizations.
- Wat Bowonniwet Vihara - Showcases the history and art of the Vihara Wat of Bangkok vis-à-vis propagating the Buddha Dhamma. Has a picture archive of the temple.
- Wat Kow Tahm - Retreat programs offered are continually redesigned to suit the needs of students and patrons. Provides details on the study and practice methods, techniques, and mental development tools as taught by Rosemary and Steve Weissman.
- Wat Thaton - Offers vipassana meditation, scheduled group meditation, and open-ended retreats. Tour the site of the Wat in an interactive map-photo presentation.
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- The Gyalwang Drukpa - Contains postings, announcements, and documentations of the tours and pilgrimages conducted. Also features the lineage's history and the biographies of the lineage masters.
- Eastern Tradition Research Institute - Revealing the history and existence of the hidden Wisdom Tradition from the scriptures of the East.
- The Eleventh Panchen Lama - Contains the biography of the Gendun Choekyi Nyima, the world's youngest political prisoner. Has an English translation of the Om Svasti prayer.
- The Future of Buddhism - Serves as the virtual office of His Holiness Kunzig Shamarpa. Also contains the profile of Karmapa, the Black Hat Lama of Tibet.
- Gyuto House Australia - Has a slideshow introduction into the premises of the Gyuto House. Contains news, updates, photos, and profiles of the monks who serve therein.
- Kagyu Monlam Chenmo - Official site of the International Kahyu Monlam in Bodh Gaya, India. Maintains a record of the conducted Kagyus through a gallery of pictures and articles.
- Kagyu - Information base of the North American Seat of His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa. Has news, features, and schedules of activities.
- Like an Illusion - Presents information on Milarepa, Tibet's beloved poet-saint. Contains a section elaborating on the Shangpa Kagyu Lineage of Tibet as well.
- Mind and Life Institute - Presents the Institute's mission and organization, schedules of conference and events, news, book and publication resources, and research initiatives.
- Mudra - Incorporates mudra publications, workshop and retreat programs, and spiritual mentoring.
- Sakya Resource Guide - Highlights the profile of Sakya Pandita Kunga Gyaltsen, the main student of Jetsun Dragpa Gyaltsen. Also contains biographies of past and present teachers in the Sakya tradition.
- Weyching Gompa - Official site of the Weyching Gompa. Details the organization's projects and activities. Has a gallery of pictures as well.
- Shiwa Tour - Learn the philosophy and purpose of the conducted Shiwa tours. Go over the tour programs, host and venue information, and activity calendars.
- Simhanada - Propagates the Buddha Dharma. Includes profiles and teachings of the renowned monks and Lamas of Tibetan Buddhism.
- Tibetan Lama - Presents Tibetan Buddhism, its true masters, and the teachings. Also lists various Buddhist centers with corresponding site links and contact information.
- Tibetan Language Institute - Study of classical Tibetan language. Access free study aids, Tibetan instructions, newsletters, and related Buddhist books.
- Vajra Yogini - Presents resources and activities that encourage the study and practice of the yidam. Claims a non-sectarian perspective.
- Buddha's Words - Imparts the teachings of The Dalai Lama and personal contemplations by Gotaro. Has a message board and forums section for interactivity.
- The Arya Tara Page - Picture-rich introduction and presentation of Tara, the different personalities, faith, and practice notes.
- Bodhicitta - Connects contemporary issues to the teachings of Bodhicitta. Also discusses the impact of the Tibetan status on China and, indirectly, on the world.
- Buddha’s Village - Presents Buddhist teachings and meditations, images, articles, and a forum. A search button allows for easy search and access into the site’s resources.
- Drepung Gomang Monastic University Tour - Contents document the conducted tours that aim to share the compassion and wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism. Also hosts a compassion project dedicated to the welfare of children.
- Drikung Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism - Presents the lineage’s introduction and history, teachers, activity schedules, and projects. Also lists affiliated monasteries, schools, and meditation centers. With pictures of centers and Buddha art images.
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- Himalayan Art Resources - Holds over twenty thousand images of paintings, sculptures, and textile arts. Also runs a search tool to locate museums and institutions.
- The Art of Joan Bredin Price - Exhibits Buddhist artworks. Includes the Twenty-one Taras and the Lotus and the Rose Tarot.
- Brian Hafer's Homepage - Displays a gallery of multimedia Buddhist art. Also includes information about the artist, and updates on his new projects.
- Dakini - Celebration of feminism as illustrated in the various spiritual traiditions and Buddhist art, both Eastern and Western. Showcases images of Dakini paintings and sculptures.
- The Iconography of Vajrayana - Scientific classification of the Vajrayana iconography. Displays a rare collection of tantric paintings, sculptures, miniatures, and mandalas from the Ulan-Ude museum.
- Guide to Tibetan Art, Theatre, and Music - Art library contains photos, microfiche, graphics, and links to a wide variety of Tibetan art collections.
- Tibetan Sand Cam - Know the steps in the completion of a sand mandala. Illustrations and discussions of the mystical art of Tibet also presented.
- Manjushri Mandala - Showcases a collection of Tibetan art sorted according to their Sanskrit names. Also contains profiles and photos of Tibetan Buddhist teachers.
- Mindful Creations - Presents galleries of artworks with a touch of Buddhism by Joanne Chilton. Offers fine art photography, event presentations, and workshops.
- Mystic Arts of Tibet - Get to know Tibet's sacred music dance, the mandala sand painting, and other art disciplines. View the virtual gallery of exhibits.
- E-thangka - Discover Nepal and Tibet's art: thangka and mandala paintings, jewelry, sculptures, statues, and writings.
- Thangka Tahka - Learn about the Tibetan Buddhist art of Thangka in this presentation by Nick Dudka. Go over the history page and the gallery.
- Sand Mandala - Presentation by Artnetwork Productions. Has a picture gallery of completed mandalas for one to explore.
- Silk Thangka - Learn Thangka art on textile. Know the how's in this presentation showcasing the works of Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo. Elaborates on the process and the art tradition.
- Tibet Color - Gallery of works from various Tibetan Buddhism artists converge in this exhibit facilitated by the Temple Art Studios.
- Tibetan Paintings - Showcases the art of the Thangde Gatsal Studio. Thangka art is the central theme.
- Tibetan Photo Project - View the pioneering photo collections of Tibetans living in exile, images of the Dalai Lama, informative texts, and rare pictures of Tibet in the early 1930's.
- Tibetan Sacred Art - Houses a gallery of thangka paintings by Sanje Elliott. Provides a profile of the artist as well.
- Buddhist Thangka Gallery - Download thangka paintings in this showcase sourced from the Hans-Hinrich Taeger collection.
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- Aro Books - Collection of non-monastic magazine issues, audio tapes, sky signature calligraphies, and note cards.
- Dharma Publishing - Relive ancient wisdom in the modern times with books that expound on the principles of Buddhism. Artworks, Cd's, gift items, and other special pieces also offered.
- Karma on Top - Highlights and commends the book Karma on Tap: The Online Buddhist Revolution, an ambitious attempt to provide solutions to the contemporary crises the world is facing.
- Namse Bangdzo Bookstore - More than just books, audio teachings, tape and CD versions of books, magazines, photographs and cards, statues, thangkas, and videos are also offered. Join the mailing list for regular updates.
- Paljor Publications - Exclusively deals and distributes books related to the Tibetological Studies: Tibetan Buddhism, Bon Culture, History, Politics, Languages, and more. Check out the titles in the wide range of category listings.
- Rangjund Yeshe - Grab a copy of the of Tibetan text translations, commentaries, and Chokling Tersar Lineage practice scripts.
- Shambala Publications - Browse or search for titles in a wide range of categories ranging from works of renowned Buddhist authors, Buddhist practices, art collections, and even books dealing with other religions.
- Snow Lion Publications - Books and other educational materials on Tibetan Buddhism and culture. View the complete gallery for descriptions and product specifications.
- Wisdom Publications - Separate sections are provided for new titles, reprints, and classics. Also, a search button allows for quick and convenient browsing.
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- The Dalai Lama of Tibet - Find out everything there is to know about the Dalai Lama in this simple and comprehensive presentation. Includes his teachings, talks, interview transcripts, and more.
- Jew in the Lotus - Narrates the story of eight Jewish delegates who met with the Dalai Lama. Find out how this question came to be answered: "What is the secret of Jewish spiritual survival in exile?".
- The Fourteenth Dalai Lama of Tibet - Official website of the Central Tibetan administration. Includes a narrative of Dalai Lama's journeys and the education, leadership, democratization, and peace initiative in Tibet.
- The Wisdom of Forgiveness - Features intimate conversations and journeys as told by Victor Chan, confidant of the Dalai Lama.
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- Views and Interviews - Share views, argue, or comment on several Buddhism-related issues. Go over transcripts of interviews that present the opinions of the authorities in discussions about the Dharma.
- Sounds of Sacred Gongs - Features the Calling of Angels concerts and workshops with Richard Hite. Get information on the presentation schedules and venues.
- Turtle Hill Sangha - Read transcriptions of the teachings given by Khenchen Palden Sherab.
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- Art Asia - Sells unique and peculiar artworks, artifacts, jewelry, furniture, antiques, and acrhitectural curios from China, Tibet, Nepal, and Mongolia.
- Yantra - Shop for Tibetan antiques and other oriental traditional furniture and crafts. Send inquiries or comments on the prodcuts or join the mailing list for regular updates.
- Bodhisattva - Get into the musical aspect of Tibetan Buddhistic art with singing bowls, gongs, and malas. Check out the Buddhist and Hindu statues, thangkas, and dharma images as well.
- Buddha Offering - Resource for Tibetan art treasures. Includes sacred works, altar items, and ritual instruments.
- Garuda Trading - Features a Buddhist shop that sells genuine Buddhist and Dharma supplies and meditation supports.
- The Heart of Dharma Collection - Buy Buddhist altar cards that feature Buddhist deities on the face. Choose from a variety of thangka designs.
- Harrer Portfolio - Showcases historic photos developed from original negatives, and signed by Heinrich Harrer. With messages of The Dalai Lama scribed on the face.
- Herb Alchemy - Remedy for various illnesses using herbs concocted into effective formulations under ancient chemical procedures.
- Out of Asia - Site of the Himalayan antiques. Features thangkas, jewelries, silver items, masks, carpets, miniature paintings and more.
- Himalayan Bowls - Bowls direct from the source. Has antique singing bowls, unique designs, and harmonic sets to offer.
- The Himalayan Traders - Fore sale: Tibetan Buddhist sacred and ritual objects, singing bowls, incense, Buddha and Tara statues, thangka paintings, bells and domes, drums and cymbals and many more. Rush over the rare collectibles.
- Himalayan Trading Company - Buy Nepalese arts and crafts. View the product thumbnail presentations along with short descriptions and prices.
- Hither and Yon - Go over the huge collection of Buddhist products for sale. Associated with Ebay auctions.
- Indian Books Centre - Information base of the Sri Satguru Publications, India's first online bookstore.
- Drukmo - Offers jewelry and malas. The gallery is sorted according to materials.
- Ligmincha Institute - Promotes the teachings and practice of the Tibetan Bon tradition. Has a store that sells books, teaching transcripts, tapes, and meditation supplies.
- Mantras in Metals - Offers mantras and other Buddhist crafts in metals. Featured materials include bronze, silver, gold, as well as cast stone. Has Mayan and Aztec designs.
- Mirror of Wisdom Video - Catalogs various video recordings that document the transmission of Vajrrayana Buddhism to the Americas.
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- Hoa Hao Buddhism - Elaborates on the Hoa Hao Buddhist discipline as founded by Prophet Huynh Phu So.
- Overseas Hoa Hao Buddhist Association - Serves as the international liaison instrument for the Hoa Hao Buddhist believers and practitioners around the world.
- Buddhism in Vietnam - Comprehensive presentation of the Buddhist belief and practice in Vietnam. Includes historical accounts, theological influences, and a summary of the US-Vietnam conflict.
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- Zen - Interactive presentation of the Zen discipline. Has an interesting slideshow prologue.
- Cybermonk - Site of the Zen Mountain Monastery. The Cybermonk answers questions relevant to Buddhism, the Zen discipline in particular.
- Daily Zen - Put to everday life the teachings of Zen. Quotes, e-cards, posters, gifts, and articles may just be the way to do it.
- Zen Lineage of Deshimaru - Find out the teachings and practice of the Zen discipline at the Deshimaru lineage. Also has a section that answers inquiries about the Zen tradition.
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- Japanese Calligraphy - Features Japanese calligraphy works inspired by Buddhism and Zen.
- Zen Paintings - Presents the Zen paintings created by Belinda Sweet. Also compiles works by Japanese Zen masters from the seventeenth century up to the present.
- Zen Martial Arts - Learn how Zen relate with the martial arts. Engage in the practice and develop the commitment to put to life the discipline's essence.
- Zen Flute - Information about the Shakuhachi master John Singer. Presents his performance schedules and a flute gallery.
- In the Moonlight a Worm... - Relates Zen with Haiku. See the references and sample poetry pieces.
- Poetry of the Dharma - Read and contribute Buddhist poems. The archive contains pieces composed by renowned Zen poets.
- A Sampler of Zen Poems - Presents some of the poems of Zen monk priests Ikkyu, Basho, and Ryokan.
- Zen and Poetry - Investigate into the thoughts of Zen Master Seung Sahn and discover his inspirations in composing poetry.
- Zen Poems and Haikus - Contains a selection of Zen poems and haikus picked by a "non-zennist.".
- Japanese Gifts - Share creative Zen-inspired gifts on special occasions: miniature gardens, boards, sushi gifts, and many more.
- Bowdoin - Features various Japanese gardens. Explore them in a virtual tour and discover the Buddhist inspiration ingrained in each.
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- Bhante Wimala - Features the biography and profile of this Buddhist monk who authored “The Lessons of the Lotus.” Includes testimonials, books, writings, audio clips, and a photo gallery as well.
- Women Active in Buddhism - Comprehensively pools in profiles of the contemporary women who are active in Buddhism. Includes activists, teachers, and scholars.
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- Dhamma Download - Download audio and video files that tackle Buddhist subjects. Comes in English and Burmese.
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