Tibetan Medical and Astrology Institute

Men-Tsee-Khang
Men-Tsee-Khang is a cultural, educational and charitable institution that functions under the guidance and support of His holiness the Dalai Lama. Re-established in 1961 in Dharamshala as the Tibetan Medical Institute, the primary objective of the Institute was to preserve, practise and propagate the ancient system of Tibetan Medicine.

Today, the Medical and Astrological College prepares new doctors to work in Men-Tsee-Khang's numerous clinics in India and Nepal. Each year the clinics provide more and more health care to thousands of Tibetans, Indians and foreign patients regardless of caste, colour or creed. Free or concessional health care is given to the poor and needy, monks and nuns and to all new arrivals from Tibet. Even though the cost to produce traditional Tibetan Medicine quite high, the cost to patients is kept very low to assure its accessibility to those who need it.

Men-Tsee-Khang derives some income from the products it produces, however, it depends greatly on the generosity of individuals and Tibet support groups for most of its operating costs and to carry out its charitable programmes.

The main facility located in Dharamshala includes Administrative and various other departments: Research, the Medical and Astrological College, Hospital, Pharmacy, Astrology, Materia Medica, Clinic, Publication, Herbal Products, Library, Museum, Account Section, Internal Audit, Computer Section and housing facilities for the staff and students. In addition to the main facility there are over forty branch clinics throughout India and Nepal, Men-Tsee-Khang Exports located in New Delhi and Cultural Centre at Leh, Ladakh.

Men-Tsee-Khang is a charitable, cultural and educational institution of H.H. the Dalai Lama, registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 (No. 1290/79).

It has exemption u.s. 80G of the Income Tax Act 1961 (No.CIT/SML/2003-04/2286-18/7/03). It is registered u.s. 12-A (a) of the Indian Income Tax Act 1961 (No. Judl/Reg. Cr/81-82/I5-T/35667/2/3).

Its permanent Account Number for Income Tax is AAATM1890L. Its income tax number is 010213, Palampur (30/03/91).

For detail and updated information, please visit the official site of the Tibetan Medical and Astrology Institute: www.men-tsee-khang.org/ or www.tibetan-medicine.org

Contact Address:
The Director
Men-Tsee-Khang
(Tibetan Medical and Astro Institute)
Gangchen Kyishong
Dharamshala – 176215
H.P., India
Tel: +91-1892-222618, 223222, 223113
Fax: +91-1892-224116
E-mail: tmai@vsnl.com

The Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA)

Today, we are going through a critical period of time. We are a nation with an ancient culture, which is now facing the threat of extinction. We need your help, the international community’s help, to protect our culture. Our culture is one of the heritages of the world. Protecting an ancient culture like this is the responsibility not only of the concerned nation, but also of the world community as a whole.”-His Holiness the Dalai Lama
What is TIPA?

The Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) is the premiere exile institute entrusted with the responsibility of preserving and promoting Tibet’s unique tradition of performing arts. The Communist Chinese occupation of Tibet in 1959 forced His Holiness the Dalai Lama and some 80,000 Tibetans to flee to India. After the occupation, the Chinese authorities attacked every aspect of Tibetan culture and civilization.

On his arrival in India, His Holiness the Dalai Lama felt the need to take immediate steps to preserve the traditional performing arts before it was lost forever. Thus, TIPA was established in August 1959, four months after his arrival in India.

TIPA is a vibrant and creative institute, based in Dharamsala, northwestern India. The institute has 112 members, including artistes, instructors, administrative staff and craftsmen, all of whom live on the institute’s premises. The members work with a clear sense of direction towards the preservation of our ancient culture.

For detail and updated information, please visit the official site of the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA): www.tibetanarts.org

Contact Address:
The Director
Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts
P.O. Mcleod Ganj
Dharamshala – 176219
H.P., India
Tel: +91-1892-221478, 220587, 220657
Fax: +91-1892-221033
E-mail: tipadhasa@hotmail.com or tipa@nde.vsnl.net.in

The Norbulingka Institute

The Norbulingka Institute is a regarded trust functioning under the Chairmanship of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Established in Dharamsala, India, it is committed to the preservation of Tibetan culture, which is threatened with destruction in its homeland. The Institute is situated in the valley below Dharamsala, 6kms from the Offices of the Central Tibetan Administration. It is built according to traditional Tibetan style, following a ground plan based on the proportions of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattava of compassion. Set amidst beautiful gardens, surrounded by the green fields of the Kangra Valley, it stands against a backdrop of the towering Dhauladhar mountains of the outer Himalayan range.

Construction of the Institute began in 1988. It was inaugurated and began formally operating in 1995. It now employs three hundred people, most of whom have recently arrived from Tibet, as artisans, administrative staff, writers, and teachers. There are also over seventy students now training in literary studies and variety of craftsman skills. The Institute promotes Tibet's traditional arts and literary studies and comprises the following sections: The Center for Arts, the Academy of Tibetan Culture, the Cultural and Literary Research Center, Publications and the Library.

For detail and updated information, please visit the official site of the Norbulingka Institute: www.norbulingka.org

Contact Address:
The Director
Norbulingka Institute
P.O. Sidhpur - 176057
Dharamshala, H.P.
India
Tel: +91-1892-246402, 246405
Fax: +91-1892-246404
E-mail: info@norbulingka.org