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Tibetan Meditation, Yoga, and Spiritual Practice Sources
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Buddhism - General
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"550 Books on Buddhism"
Dharma Publishing
"Bodhisattva of Compassion"
by John Blofeld
Shambhala Publications
"Entering the Stream" Excellent Introduction to Buddhism
An Introduction to the Buddha and His Teachings
by Samuel Burcholz and Sherab Chodzin Kohn
Shambhala Publications
"How the Swans Came to the Lake"
A History of Buddhism in America
Dharma Communications
"The Shambhala Dictionary of Buddhism and Zen"
Shambhala Publications
"Ways of Enlightenment" Techniques of Spritual Practice
Buddhist Studies at Nyingma Institute
Dharma Publishing Excellent Introduction to Buddhist Practice
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Tibetan Buddhism - General
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Note: Anyone interested in the practice or study of Tibetan
Buddhism should obtain the book catalogs from:
Dharma Publishing
Shambhala Publications Inc.
Snow Lion Publications
Dharma Communications
and "550 Books on Buddhism"
Note: There are many excellent books by The 14th Dalai Lama,
Tenzin Gyatso.
"Kindness, Clarity, and Insight"
by The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso
"Magic and Mystery in Tibet"
Penguin Book
"Initiations and Initiates in Tibet"
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
by Alexandra David-Neel
"Memoirs of Political Officer's Wife in Tibet, Sikkim, and Bhutan"
by Margret D. Williamson
in collaboration with John Snelling
Wisdom Publications
"Ocean of Wisdom"
by The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso
"Opening of the Wisdom Eye"
by The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso
"Princess in the Land of Snows"
by Jamyang Sakya and Julie Emery
Shambhala Publishing
"Reflections of a Himalayan Pilgrim"
"Way of the White Clouds"
by Lama Anagarika Govinda
"Tibetan Buddhism from the Ground Up"
A Practical Approach for Modern Life
by B. Alan Wallace
Dharmacrafts
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Meditation - Practice
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Note: Many of the best books on meditation and yoga are
advertised in "Yoga International" Magazine.
Note: Many meditation and yoga books by all publishers
listed here are available from Dharma Communications
or Shambhala Publications. Both have catalogs and do
extensive mail order.
Note: Anyone interested in the practice or study of
Buddhism should obtain the book "550 Books on Buddhism"
from Dharma Publishing.
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Introduction To Meditation Books
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These are particularly good first books, but not only first
books, on meditation.
"How to Meditate"
A Practical Guide
by Kathleen McDonald
edited by Robina Courtin
Dharma Communications
"Meditation" Kagyu Master
Advice to Beginners
by Bokar Rinpoche
Dharma Communications
"The Practice of Tranquility and Insight" Kagyu Master
A Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation
by Khenchen Thrangu
Dharma Communications
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Meditation - Practice
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"Kum Nye" Volumes 1 and 2 Good sections on meditation,
by Lama Tarthang Tulku Tibetan Yoga, and self
Dharma Publishing massage
"Meditation"
Advice to Beginners
by Bokar Rinpoche
DharmaCrafts
"Openness Mind"
by Lama Tarthang Tulku
Dharma Publishing
"The Practice of Tranquillity and Insight"
A Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation
by Kenchen Thrangu
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Tibetan
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"A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night"
A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life
by H.H. the Dalai Lama
DharmaCrafts
"Gesture of Balance"
by Lama Tarthang Tulku
Dharma Publishing
"Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism"
by John Powers
Snow Lion Publications
"Shambhala - Sacred Path of the Warrior"
by Lama Chogyam Trungpa
Shambhala Publishing
"The Practice of Tranquility and Insight" Practical guide
A Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Beginning and advanced
by Khenchen Trangyu
DharmaCrafts
"The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane"
Wisdom Tales from Tibet
by Surya Das
introduction by the Dalai Lama
foreward by Daniel Goleman
"The Tibetan Book of the Dead" One of the first Tibetan spiritual
The Great Liberation through books ever transalated into English
Hearing in the Bardo
transalated with commentary
by Francesca Freemantle and Lama Chogyam Trungpa
Shambhala Publications
"The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying"
by Sogyal Rinpoche
Snow Lion Publications
"The World of Tibetan Buddhism" Numerous other books
An Overview of Its Philosophy and Practice by the Dalai Lama
by Tenzin Gyatzo, The 14th Dalai Lama
Translated, edited, and annotated by Geshe Thupten Jinpa
Wisdom Publications
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Tantra
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"Introduction to Tantra"
A Vision of Totality
by Lama Yeshe
edited by Jonathan Landaw
Dharma Communications
"Passionate Enlightenment:
Women in Tantric Buddhism"
by Miranda Shaw
Princeton University Press
This thoroughly researched treatise is an excellent book
on the correct, practical aspects of tantric practice.
"Mother of the Universe: -- Ramprasad and Application
Visions of the Goddess and Tantric Hymns of Enlightenment"
by Les Hixson
Quest Books
"Tantra"
by Philup Rawson
"Tantric Mysticsm of Tibet"
by John Blofeld
"Tantric Practices in Nying-Ma"
by Khetsun Sangpo Rinpoche
"Yoga, Tantra, and Meditation in Daily Life"
by Swami Janakananda
Pyramid Books
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Applying Meditation And Spiritual Life To Everyday Life
Path of Action
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Note: Many books on application of meditation and spiritual
practice to daily life are listed in the catalogs of Dharma
Communications and Parallax Press.
"A Guide to Walking Meditation"
by Thich Nhat Hanh
Fellowship Publications
Note: A practical instruction book by Zen Master
Thich Nhat Hanh on how to extend formal meditation to the
process of walking.
"Chenrezig, Lord of Love"
Principles and Methods of Deity Meditation
by Bokar Rinpoche
DharmaCrafts
"Enlightened Courage"
An Explanation of Atisha's
Seven Point Mind Training
by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
DharmaCrafts
"Mastering Successful Work" Techniques on how to apply spiritual
by Lama Tarthang Tulku practices to work.
Dharma Publishing
"Skillful Means" Techniques on how to apply spiritual
by Lama Tarthang Tulku practices in daily life.
Dharma Publishing
"Start Where You Are"
A Guide to Compassionate Living
by Pema Chodron
DharmaCrafts
"Transforming Problems Into Happiness"
by Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Wisdom Publications
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Retreat -- Ascetic Practice
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"Jamgon Kontrul's Retreat Manual"
translated by Ngawang Zangpo
DharmaCrafts
"Living With the Himalayan Masters"
by Swami Rama
Himalayan Institute Publishing
"Sanctuaries"
The Northeast A Guide
to Lodgings in Monasteries, Abbeys,
and Retreats in the United States
by Jack and Marcia Kelley
Shambhala Publications
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Women's Spirituality
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"Mother of Knowledge" Formost Disciple of Padmasambhava
Biography of Lady Yeshes mTsho-rgyal
Dharma Publishing
"Passionate Enlightenment:
Women in Tantric Buddhism"
by Miranda Shaw
Princeton University Press
This thoroughly researched treatise is an excellent book
on the correct, practical aspects of tantric practice.
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Children's Spiritual Books
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Note: DharmaCrafts has many spiritual books for children.
"A Treasury of Wise Action" Jataka Tales for Older Children
Jataka Tales of Compassion And Wisdom
Dharma Communications
"Dharma Family Treasures"
Sharing Mindfulness with Children
edited by Sandy Eastoak
DharmaCrafts
"Jataka Tales" Classic Series of Buddhist Stories
Dharma Publishing
Dharma Communications
"Learning from the Dalai Lama" Simple introduction to the Buddhist
Secrets of the Wheel of Time way of life for children. How to
by Karen Pandell & Barry Bryant make mandalas at home.
foreward by Richard Gere Kalachakra
Dharma Communications
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Martial Arts/Warrior Path And Spiritual Practice Books
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"The Door to Satisfaction"
The Heart Advice of an
Tibetan Buddhist Master
by Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche
DharmaCrafts
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The Arts And Spiritual Practice Books
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"Creating Mandalas"
For Insight, Healing, and Self-Expression
by Susanne F. Fincher
Foreward by Robert A. Johnson
Shambhala Publications
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Spiritual Practice Book Publishers and Distributors
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Book catalogues are generally available :
21st Century Bookstore -- Spiritual Children's Books
P.O. Box 702 -- Imports from India
Fairfield, IA 52556
(515) 472-5105
Asian Humanities Press
P.O. Box 3523
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 659-8272
(510) 659-0501 -- Fax
Bodhi Tree Bookstore Catalog and Extensive Mail Order
8585 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(800) 825-9798
Blue Dolphin Press Tibetan and Kagyu books
12380 Nevada City Highway
Nevada City, CA 95959
(916) 265-6923
Dharma Communications Zen Mountain Monastery
P.O. Box 156
South Plank Road
Mt. Tremper, NY 12457
(914) 688-7993
Dharma Publishing Nyingmapa Institute
2425 Hillside Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 548-5407
DharmaCrafts
405 Waltham St.
Suite 234
Lexington, MA 02173
(617) 862-9211
East West Bookshop
1170 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(415) 325-5709
Element Books
42 Broadway
Rockport, MA 01966
Heian International, Inc.
1815 West 205th Street
Suite 301
Torrance, CA 90501
Himalayan Academy Publications
1819 Second St.
Concord, CA 94519
Himalayan Institute Publishing
RR1 Box 400
Honesdale, PA 18431
(800) 822-4547
Inner Directions Taoist books and others
P.O. Box 231486
Encinitas, CA 92023
(800) 545-9119
Kamtsang Choling USA Bookstore Tibetan Kagyu books
P.O. Box 27901-452
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 661-6467
Nilgiri Press Books for translating spiritual
Box 256 ideals into daily life
Tomales, CA 94971
(800) 475-2369
Parallax Press Books on meditation, application
P.O. Box 7355 to daily life and social activity
Berkeley, CA 94707 Books by Thich Hhat Hanh
Pacific Spirit Whole Life Products
The Mystic Trader Large selection of Tibetan Religious articles
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(800) 634-9057
Pyramid Books
New Age Collection
P.O. Box 3333
Altid Park
Chelmsford, MA 01824-0933
(800) 333-4220
Samuel Weisner Books One of the oldest
Box 612
York Beach, ME 03910-0612
(800) 423-7087
Shambhala Publications Inc. Major publisher
300 Massachusetts Ave.
Horticultural Hall
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 424-0228
Shasta Abbey Buddhist Supplies Zen Center
Box 199
Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
(916) 926-6682 -- Customer Service
(800) 653-3315 -- Orders
(916) 926-5796 -- Fax
Snow Lion Publications
P.O. Box 6483 Extensive Tibetan Books and Material
Ithaca, NY 14851
(800) 950-0313
(607) 273-8519
State University of New York Press
C/O CUP Services
P.O. Box 6525
Ithaca, NY 14851
(800) 666-2211 Orders
(607) 277-2211 Customer Service
Triumph Books
Box 216
Liguori, MO 63057-9999
(800) 325-9521, ext. 216
Wisdom Publications
361 Newbury St,
Boston, MA 02115
(800) 272-4050
Windhorse Publications Buddhist Books by Ven. Sangharakshita
Heartwood Circle
Newmarket, NH 003857
(603) 659-5456
Yes International Publishers
(800) 866-2672
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Spiritual Art, Statues, Thankas, Meditation Supplies
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Charles O.Hara
P.O. Box121
Susquehana, PA 18847
(717) 853-4725
Dharma Communications Zen Mountain Monastery
P.O. Box 156
South Plank Road
Mt. Tremper, NY 12457
(914) 688-7993
Dharma Publications Nyingmapa Institute
2425 Hillside Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 845-1710
DharmaCrafts
405 Waltham St.
Suite 234
Lexington, MA 02173
(617) 862-9211
Pacific Spirit Whole Life Products
1334 Pacific Ave.
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(800) 634-9057
Pyramid Books
New Age Collection
P.O. Box 3333
Altid Park
Chelmsford, MA 01824-0933
(800) 333-4220
Shasta Abbey Buddhist Supplies Zen Center
Box 199
Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
(916) 926-6682 -- Customer Service
(800) 653-3315 -- Orders
(916) 926-5796 -- Fax
Tara Enterprises
Kunzang Palyul Choling Monastery Tibetan
(800) 775-TARA
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Spiritual Practice Video, Audio, Material for the Blind
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Audio Literature Presents Buddhist Books on Cassette
3800 Palos Verdes Way
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(415) 952-3400
(800) 841-2665
Dharma Communications Zen Mountain Monastery
P.O. Box 156 Large selection
South Plank Road
Mt. Tremper, NY 12457
(914) 688-7993
Specific Videos:
"Introduction to Zen Meditation"
"Introduction to Zen Buddhism"
"The Home Practice Tape"
DharmaCrafts
405 Waltham St.
Suite 234
Lexington, MA 02173
(617) 862-9211
Pacific Spirit
1334 Pacific Ave.
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(800) 634-9057
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Periodicals -- Magazines
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Gesar Tibetan Buddhism Journal
Dharma Publishing
2145 Hillside Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 548-5407
Kagyu Life International Tibetan Kagyu Journal
P.O. Box 27901-452
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 661-6467
Mandala Journal
The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition
FPMT Central Office
P.O. Box 1778
Soquel, CA 95073
(408) 476-8435
Purple Lotus Journal
Amitabha Publishing
628 San Mateo Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(415) 589-9559
Shambhala Sun
1365 Spruce St.
Boulder, CO 80302-4886
(902) 422-8404
Tantra
P.O. Box 108
Torreon, NM 87061-0108
(505) 384-2292
Tricycle, The Buddhist Reveiw
P.O. Box 3000
Denville, NJ 07834-9897
(800) 950-7008
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Book Stores -- Meditation, Yoga
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Bodhi Tree Bookstore Catalog and Extensive Mail Order
8585 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(800) 825-9798
Field's Bookstore Polk at California
1419 Polk St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-2027
Forest Books New and Used
3080 16th St. Mail Order
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 863-2755
Moe's Books -- Used Books Telegraph and Dwight Way
2476 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 849-2087
Shambhala Booksellers Telegraph and Dwight Way
2482 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 848-8443
Shakespere's Books -- Used Books Telegraph and Dwight Way
2499 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 841-8916
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Centers -- Meditation -- Practice
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California
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Most of these places offer free instruction in meditation.
Call for details.
This listing is primarily for the San Francisco Bay Area.
A few major National Institutes are also listed. For Meditation
and Yoga Instruction in other areas, the following books, available
from Shambhala Books in Berkeley, CA, can be consulted.
"A Handbook of Tibetan Culture"
"Buddhist America"
"Spirit Seeker's Guide"
"North American Guide to Vajradhatu Centers"
available from: -- Lama Chogyam Trungpa, Kagyu Tradition
Karma Dzong -- Meditation Centers related to
1345 Spruce St. -- Naropa Institute
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 444-0190
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Tibetan
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Dharmadhatu -- Kagyu -- Lama Chogyam Trungpa
2288 Fulton St. -- Meditation -- Instruction
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 841-3242
(510) 649-9470
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Dharmadhatu -- Kagyu -- Kalu Rinpoche
1892 Fell St. -- Meditation -- Instruction
San Francisco, CA
(415) 752-5454
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Kamtsang Choling USA -- Kagyu -- Shamar Rinpoche
Buddhist Centers -- Lama Ole Nydhal
33 Marne Ave. -- Meditation -- Instruction
San Francisco, CA 94127 -- Beginners welcome, retreats
(415) 661-6467
74034,1033 -- email Compuserve ID
California Centers in:
Los Angeles
Nevada City
San Diego
San Luis Obispo
Tiajuana
160 Worldwide and 15 USA Centers
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Nyingmapa Institute -- Meditation, Yoga
1815 Highland Place -- Many types of instruction
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 843-6812
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Padma Shedrup Ling -- Lama Yonten
Box 117 -- Meditation -- Instruction
Fairfax, CA 94978
(415) 485-1356
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Sang-ngak-cho-dzong -- Nyingma
2508 Eagle Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-1394
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National Locations
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For meditation and yoga instruction in various locations, the
following books, available from Shambhala Books in Berkeley, CA,
can be consulted.
"A Handbook of Tibetan Culture"
"Buddhist America"
"Spirit Seeker's Guide"
"North American Guide to Vajradhatu Centers"
available from: -- Lama Chogyam Trungpa, Kagyu Tradition
Karma Dzong -- Meditation Centers related to
1345 Spruce St. -- Naropa Institute
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 444-0190
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Kamtsang Choling -- Kagyu -- Shamar Rinpoche
Buddhist Centers -- Lama Ole Nydhal
33 Marne Ave. -- Meditation -- Instruction
San Francisco, CA 94127 -- Beginners welcome, retreats
(415) 661-6467 -- International Institute
74034,1033 -- email Compuserve ID
California Centers in:
Los Angeles
Nevada City
San Diego
San Luis Obispo
Tijuana
160 Worldwide and 15 USA Centers Call, write, or email for locations
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Namgyal Institute -- Buddhist Studies
P.O. Box 127 -- North American Monastery
Ithaca, NY 14851 -- of the Dalai Lama
(607) 273-0739
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Naropa Institute -- Kagyu, Lama Chogyam Trungpa
2130 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 444-0202
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Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism
108 N.W. 83rd Ave.
Seattle, WA 98100
(206) 789-2573
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The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition
FPMT Central Office Global network of Buddhist centers and
P.O. Box 1778 activities
Soquel, CA 95073 Founded by Lama Thubten Yeshe and
(408) 476-8435 Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche
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Vegetarian Cook Books
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"The Odiyan Cook Book"
Dharma Publishing
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Computer Community
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There are a number of Buddhist Computer Bulletin Boards.
Several are listed as a place to start.
Access to Insight Specializes in Theravada Buddhism
P.O. Box 107 and practice centers
Pepperell, MA 01463
(508) 433-5847
America Online Buddhist special interest groups and file library
(614) 457-8600
BuddhaNet Buddhist file library
+61-2-456-4483 member of both DharmaNet and BodhiNet
Compuserve Large online Buddhist community
(614) 457-8600
Dharmanet International Major Buddhist network
Barry Kapke, Director
P.O. Box 4951
Berkeley, CA 94704-4951
Dzogchen Foundation
https://www.kei.com/homepages/surya/dzogchen/
Kamtsang Choling Home Page International Kagyu Organization
https://144.92.74.130
Lama Surya Das
https://www.kei.com/homepages/surya/
Nyingma Institute Home Page
https://www-leland.stanford.edu:80/~wgs/nyngctr.html
Tiger Team Buddhist Information Network
1920 Francisco St.
Suite 112
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 268-0102 -- data -- Specializes in Tibetan and Zen Buddhism
(510) 540-6565 -- voice
The Well Large collection of Buddhist special interest groups
info@well.sf.ca.us large online Buddhist community
(415) 332-4335
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Human Rights -- Socially Engaged Spiritual Practice
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Amnesty International
San Francisco Office
(415) 441-3733
Ananda Marga Tantra Yoga Path of Bliss
Quest Center activity in 200 countries
R.R. 1, Box 1366
Hop Bottom, PA 18824
(717) 289-4021
Buddhist Peace Fellowship Engaged Buddhism -- Peace, Ecology, etc
P.O. Box 4650
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 525-8596
Community of Mindful Living Engaged Buddhism -- Peace, Ecology, etc
P.O. Box 7355 Mindfullness practice in daily life
Berkeley, CA 94704 Thich Nhat Hanh orientation
(510) 527-3751
Fellowship of Reconciliation
Box 271
Nyack, NY 10960
The nondenominational Fellowship is dedicated to nonviolent
resolution of conflict, integration of faith in daily life, and
compassionate action.
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Canada Tibet Committee
4675 Coolbrook
Montreal, Quebec H3X ZK7 Canada
(514)-487-0665
(514)-487-7825
email: fourniel@ere.umontreal.ca
International Campaign for Tibet Representative of the Dalai Lama
1735 I Street, NW, Suite 615
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 785-1515
(202) 785-4343 Fax
email: ict@igc@apc.org
International Committee of Lawyers for Tibet
347 Dolores Street, Suite 206
San Francisco, CA. 94110
(415)-252-5967
(415)-626-0865 Fax
email: iclt@igc.apc.org
Tibet House Brochures and newsletters
241 East 32nd St.
New York, NY 10016
Tibet Support Group
43 New Oxford Street
London WC1A IBH England
71-240-2493
71-405-3814 Fax
email: tibetsupport@gn.apc.org
Tibetan Aid Project Supports monks, nuns, and monasteries in Asia
2910 San Pablo Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(800) 33-TIBET
(510) 84-TIBET
(510) 548-2230 Fax
email: tap@dnai.com
Tibetan Rights Campaign Newsletter
4649 Sunnyside Ave. North
Suite 342
P.O. Box 31966
Seattle, WA 98103-0066
(206) 547-1015
Tibetan Woman's Association
Mcleodganj, Dharamala, HP, India
91-1892-2527
91-1892-4213 Fax
email: two@cta.unv.ernet.in
Women Working For Tibetans
P.O. Box 21614
1850 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, B.C. V5N 4A0
(604)-737-7701
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