In addition to the popular links below, please also see the Columbia Research Guide for Modern Tibetan Studies, which provides an extensive bibliography of resources for Modern Tibetan Studies, including online resources.
Internet Resources for Tibetan Studies
- The Tibetan & Himalayan Library
Diverse knowledge about Tibet and the Himalayas.
- AIBS
American Institute of Buddhist Studies - THL Tibetan to English Translation Tool
Online translation tool managed by the Tibetan and Himalayan Library - Tibetan Buddhist Resource Center
More than 8,000 volumes of digital Tibetan texts available to Columbia University UNI-holders; also open public access to bibliographic databases and outlines - Digital Himalaya
Multimedia anthropological information from the Himalayan region. - Tibetan Studies WWW Virtual Library
Constantly updated guide to leading information facilities worldwide,headed by Dr. Matthew Ciolek of Australian National University. Contains information representing all points of view. - Asian Classics Input Project
An essential resource for Tibetan texts available on CD Rom or for download. - Nitartha
Publications, Tibetan software, research tools, calendars, etc. - Amnye Machen Institute
Center for advanced Tibetan studies with listings for events,publications, scholarly support services, etc. - Chronology of Historical Periods
Periodization of Tibetan History (by Dan Martin, in cooperation with the Tibetan and Himalayan Library) - PL480 Microfiche Edition of Tibetan Literature Online Search
Access the PL480 materials of Japan's Toyo Bunko Library. - News, Electronic Newsletters and Journals
Quick access to online news, listservs on Tibet. - Voice of America: Tibetan Service
- Radio Free Asia
Tibetan language version. - Voice of Tibet
Tibetan news (audio) - China Tibet Information Center
Tibetan edition. - China Tibet Information Center
English edition. - Tibet Online
Homepage of the international Tibet Support Group community. - Dalai Lama Foundation Wide Web
Tibet Religious Foundation of H. H. The Dalai Lama (in multiple languages). - Tibet Times
A Tibetan Language Newspaper. - Government of Tibet in Exile (Dharamsala)
Official website of the Government of Tibet in Exile. - Tibetan Review
Monthly online journal on Tibet and Tibetans, editorially independent, provides forum for free discussion. - Tibetan Bulletin
Official journal of the Central Administration of H.H. the Dalai Lama. - Himalayan Art
1500 works from Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, India, China; choose by theme, location, zoom in and out, study iconography excellent and entertaining. - Conservancy for Tibetan Art & Culture
Privately supported organization for diaspora Tibetan culture. - Tibet Cultural Region Directory
TAR, China, India, Nepal, Bhutan travel, culture, art, people. - Snow Lion Publications
Leading publisher of Tibetan works in English catalogs, newsletter, calendar of events, etc. - Wisdom Publications
Leading publisher of Tibetan religions and cultural works in English; helpful links. - Tibetan Buddhism
Simple introduction to the Four Schools of Buddhism in Tibet, with links. - LamRim.com Tibetan Buddhist Internet Radio
Religious radio broadcasts.

Tibetan Studies Librarian
Dr. Lauran Hartley
304M Kent Hall
(212) 854-9875
lh2112@columbia.edu