Tibet house Photo: Tibet house

A small but very interesting Museum and cultural research center, known as the Tibet house, located in the Indian capital new Delhi. Initially this institution was organized in 1965 the Dalai Lama to promote Tibetan culture and the preservation of its rich heritage, as well as the center for the study of Buddhism. The exposition of the Museum was about the simple Tibetans bit by bit. In addition to the Museum, thus, the joint efforts of the whole nation was created and a beautiful library.

The Museum building is located in the heart of new Delhi, a modern five-storey building. It contains about 5000 different books and manuscripts, works of art, religious items and temple utensils, and more. Also, there are lectures, seminars, conferences, exhibitions, festivals, film screenings and a variety of meetings on the theme of Buddhist history, philosophy, art and literature.

In addition to the USA in 1987 by Columbia University Professor Robert Thurman, a famous Hollywood actor Richard Gere and modern composer Philip Glass was created by the Buddhist society, which helps the Delhi Tibetan Home.

Due to the fact that the issue of independence of Tibet today is very serious and attracts the attention of many people around the world, Tibetan home visits every year huge number of tourists, eager to explore this ancient and profound culture closer.

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