 Tibet's spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, waves as he arrives at the Tibetan Arts and Culture exhibition in New Delhi, organised to thank the Indian government for its support during 50 years of exile. | The Tibet House in New Delhi opens a gate to Tibetan culture. The activities of this centre reach beyond the circle of Tibetologists and Buddhist Masters, it integrates laypersons as well as scholars of many disciplines, artists and social activists. The Tibet House was founded in 1965 by His Holiness the Dalai Lama to preserve and disseminate the unique cultural heritage of Tibet and to provide a centre for Tibetan and Buddhist studies. It has since widened its horizons. From 1959 onwards, Tibetans have been fleeing from the political upheavals in their homeland, travelling the difficult paths across the Himalayas into India. Many brought with them precious objects and books of religious and cultural significance. This formed the seed of the Museum and the Library.
Located in the heart of New Delhi, the five-story facility houses a Museum of valuable Tibetan art and artefacts as well as a Library with nearly 5000 volumes of manuscripts and books, a Resource Centre, a Conference hall, a Gallery and a Bookshop. Tibet House offers incentives and resources for research and translation projects and publishes important texts and research results. It hosts lectures, organizes conferences, exhibitions, filmshows, and festivals. These programmes focus on Indian and Tibetan Buddhist history, religion, philosophy, art, literature and culture, and bear witness to the vital and evolving heritage of the Tibetan people. | HH the Dalai Lama laying the foundtion stone for new building of Tibet House, 1974 |  | | Tibet house building at Lodhi Road |  | Tibet House is Registered under The Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 (Punjab Amendment) Act 1957, as extended to the Union Territory of Delhi.Registration No.S 2943 of 1965-1966
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As an increasing number of people worldwide get interested in Tibetan studies and Buddhist teachings, the horizons of Tibet House continue to expand. Its mission is not only to preserve the past but also to explore the contribution Buddhism can make for alleviating global suffering.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama emphasizes universal interdependence and the need to develop a sense of harmony and compassion as the antidote to suffering. His vision has a profound effect on the activities of Tibet House. One focus is on encouraging cross-cultural and inter-religious dialogues, as well as the exploration of relations between science and religion. Another focus is on ecological responsibility for this fragile planet from a Buddhist point of view. These are efforts towards the goal of universal harmony.  to promote Tibetan and Buddhist studies and culture |
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| OLD PHOTO ARCHIVE |  |  |  | | Above photos 1965 Inaugural Ceremony: HH the Dalai Lama, His two tutors, Mr. M. C. Chagla, Education Minister, Govt. of India, and Mrs Indira Gandhi, Information & Broadcasting Minister, Govt. of India and Mrs Vijay Lakshmi Pandit, Member of Lok Sabha |
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CULTURAL HERITAGE OF TIBET In 1967, an exhibition of 250 Tibetan artefacts primarily drawn from the collection of the Tibet House Museum was held at Bukyo Dendo Kyokai, Japan in collaboration with the Yomiuri Shimbun Newspaper. The exhibition portrayed rich cultural heritage of Tibet through the arts of painting, sculpture, xylography and pottery
Bakula, a painting of one of the Sixteen Arhats exhibited in Japan, 1967
The Museum at Tibet House preserves an invaluable collection of old and rare art objects from Tibet. About 200 precious Thangka paintings have been gathered as well as over 140 statues in copper, gilded bronze, sandalwood, and stone representing the religious heritage. The Museum also displays other artefacts like ritual objects, jewellery, costumes, household articles, and even ancient weapons. Many of the artefacts were brought to India by Tibetan refugees and donated to His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Tibet House Museum is open from Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm (check Tibet House holiday list) Entry Fee: Rs. 10/- (About 20 cents)
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