
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 of t...
Read moreLosar marks the first day of the first month of the Tibetan lunar calendar; a time to put behind the negative aspects of the old year, make resolut...
Read moreNorbulingka developed the art of applique in a unique way, using traditional motifs to create vibrant pieces for the home. Applique is an ancient c...
Read moreIt has been an extraordinary year, shaken by a wave of change that caught us all unaware, and shook us to the core. Norbulingka is reliant on visit...
Read moreIt is with great pleasure that we present our friend Richard Gere’s message. Richard, a Buddhist and a longtime friend of Tibet, has contributed to...
Read moreKim Andreolli In the last twenty-five years, a number of photographers have come through Norbulingka, creating stunning imagery that reflected the ...
Read moreThough Norbulingka was inaugurated in 1995, it was a work in process with a growing number of employees, including families, who lived and worked t...
Read moreThe Norbulingka inauguration celebrations began on November 8, 1995, and lasted 3 days. The first was marked by the opening ceremony, presided by H...
Read moreNorbulingka has turned twenty five. It is actually more than that, as the anniversary marks its inauguration, the beginning of its life as an Insti...
Read moreBuray in Tibetan means insect cloth. Known as endi in India, this rugged, off white fabric is made from the pierced cocoon of the Attacus Ricini mo...
Read moreTibetan culture and society is rooted in pastoralism. The population outside cities is mostly nomadic, though many are both nomads and farmers, and...
Read morePEMBA DORJE (1930-2011) Norbulingka Institute was founded to help revive Tibetan artistic tradition and artisanship. We were fortunate to have wit...
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