Travel Resources - Spirit of India

123 India Comprehensive India Search Engine. Categories include Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Sports, Business, Education, Books, Health, Science, Government, Travel and Tourism, and more.

Jews of India a comprehensive site listing the communities, synagogues and histories of Jews of India

Tibet Resources - tibet related news, books and web resources.

Diamond Way Buddhist Centers A Center of the Karma Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism

Buddha's Words information on all schools of Buddhism, but especially all things related to the Dalai Lama.

Tibetan Cultural Region Web Directory A 21 page directory listing all things relating to Buddhism including travel to Tibet, Bhutan, Indian Himalayas as well as current news articles, philosophy, history etc.

Spirtual Organizations & Publications Links

Nyingma Institute & Dharma Publishing Simplified, well-written information on the history and philosophy of Buddhism. Dharma Publishing offers spiritual books; sometimes hard to find in general bookstores.

Hinduism Today A beautifully published monthly print magazine and website with insightful timely articles, inspiring stories and great photography and graphics.

Shambhala Sun The Shambhala Sun is a Buddhist-inspired print magazine and website, applying the wisdom of the world's great contemplative traditions to the arts, social issues, politics and health.

Snow Lion/Tsadra Foundation Snow Lion allied with Tsadra Foundation is the largest Press devoted to the preservation of Tibetan Buddhism and culture. Its publications include all schools of Tibetan Buddhism.

Wisdom Publications' mission is to preserve and transmit important works from all the major Buddhist traditions. Wisdom publishes translations of sutras and tantras, commentaries and teachings of past and contemporary Buddhist masters and original works by Buddhist scholars. Its' parent organization, The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, provides funding to a variety of worldwide relief, education and preservation projects.

India Divine Articles and information, chats, great photos on all things relating to yoga, meditation, hinduism, buddhism

Tushita Meditation Center Tushita Meditation Center, located in McLeod Ganj, the upper section of Dharamsala, India-the seat in exile of His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, is a centre for the study and practice of Buddhism from the Tibetan Mahayana tradition. They offer group retreats and various events year round.

Santi Books Great source for all sorts of spiritual books, especially those in smaller distrubution, published by independent press houses.

Hindu Forum A Forum to discuss and share information on Hindu religion, also a platform to discover the virtues of Sanathan Dharma or Hinduism.

Archaeology Magazine Explore the human past with the premiere publication devoted to worldwide archaeological discovery. Exclusive online articles and links to related sites.

Ama Foundation, based in California, provides homes and education for underprivileged children of Nepal. Founded by Shrawan Nepali, who grew up in an orphanage in Kathmandu, until a peace corp volunteer brought him to the united States for higher education.

ADRA Mongolia, a non-governmental organization (NGO) with representatives in over 140 countries. ADRA has been active in Mongolia since 1994 and offers several programs to help people overcome poverty, including a tutor program for school drop-outs and "Live and Learn" which utilizes experiential learning to promote personal growth and develop life skills for at risk Mongolian adolescents.
email: liveandlearn@adra.org.mn and education@adra.org.mn

Central Asia Institute learn about community-based programs in education, women's empowerment, public health and conservation in remote regions of Central Asia. Pennies for Peace Program for school children.

Dharma Gaia Trust fundraises for and publicizes Buddhist-inspired ecological projects in Asia and the developing world. In the US it provides education about responsible environmental action to Buddhist communities.

Food Relief A nonprofit organization operating in India and the United States, the Bhaktivedanta International Charities carry out relief activities in the flood afflicted eastern state of Orissa,India.

Global Fund for Women, based in San Francisco, is the largest grant-making foundation in the world that focuses exclusively on international women's rights. This foundation, currently led by Kavita Ramdas, was established by women who had no wealth and all gave their time and resources, changing the notion of what it means to be a receiver and a giver; shifting what it means to be a philanthropist.

The Greystone Foundation is a network of not-for-profit and for-profit enterprises begun as a bakery in 1982 and run by zen buddhists. Today it provides jobs, housing, social services and health care to low income residents in Westchester County, NY.

Hunger Site Every time someone clicks a certain section of this site, a cup of food is donated to someone in need around the world.

Heifer Org Make a direct purchase of a cow, pig, buffalo, or other animals that are sent to needy families.

Idea List connects more than 24,000 nonprofit and community organizations in 153 countries with individuals who want to contribute their time, talent or money. The site also features a nonprofit career center and special areas for teachers as well as kids.

One Hundred Friends Project Marc Gold travels to various countries in Asia bringing money he raised to donate directly to the people.

The Buddhist Peace Fellowship is a member-driven organization for socially engaged Buddhism that supports an array of projects including promoting human rights in Bagladesh, Burma, Vietnam and Tibet.

Tibetan Nuns Project supports and educates Tibetan refugee nuns living in exile. A sponsorship program provides basic necessities to over 500 nuns living in northern India. The project supports nuns from five nunneries, all of different Tibetan traditions.

Save Tibet is an international campaign for Tibet's advocacy work which includes research on Chinese rule in Tibet; fact-finding missions to Tibet, Indedia and Nepal; news coverage of Tibet issues and testimony before national and international bodies.

Tibet Information Network is an independent news and research service reporting on current political, social, economic, environmental and human rights conditions in Tibet.

The Tibet Fund supports health, education, economic and community development programs in Tibet and Tibetan exile communities.

Tibetan Buddhist Resource Center run by famed scholar Gene Smith, has one of the largest private collections of Tibetan literature in the world, from which it is creating a broad-access digital archive.

Sacred Sites International Foundation established in September of 1990, advocates the preservation of natural and built sacred places. We believe that protecting sacred sites is key to preserving traditional cultures and time-honored values of respecting the earth.

Shop Non-Profit A percentage of every purchase is donated to the Non-Profit Organization of your choice. Shop NonProfit is founded on the belief that most people want to support their preferred causes, but find their time or resources limited. With no added cost to you, you can support causes that promote peace, environmental awareness, equality, human rights, animal rights, education and more through organizations such as GreenPeace, Coop America and Amnesty International. Shop at the stores like GreenMarketPlace, Abundant Earth, Teva, Birkenstock as well as mainstream stores like Amazon, Borders, CDNOW, etc. and create a dontation for your favorite Non-Profit Organization.

Tiger Aid is a non-proft organization committed to mobilizing a large online constituency for protecting tigers and their habitats worldwide.

U.S. Customs Service A wealth of information on import regulations and other travel issues.

Travel Documents Find out what documents you need and how long you are allowed to stay. It also provides country overviews and advice on health and safety issues.

Embassies: Alphabetical listing of embassies in the U.S. and embassies worldwide.

Smartravel International Health: A traveler medical service. Provides immunizations, counseling, and a variety of travel products that provide health and safety abroad.

Exchange Rates-Oanda, considered the king of all currency sites; you can also buy foreign currency through its partnership with Thomas Cook.

Time Zone Converter figure out what time it is in New Delhi when its 8pm in New York.

World Climate rainfall and temperature data helps you plan your trip for the best time.

Eco-Source: Information and Services regarding ecotourism and sustainable development.

Robert Pelton Young's Dangerous Places A catalog of strategies for navigating the world's hot spots. There's an online cafe where you can discuss your exploits and seek advice.

National Parks/U.S.: A list of the Great Outdoor Recreation Parks(GORP) including information on most U.S. National Parks.

eurotrip A travel resource for independent travel in Europe. Advice on trip preparation, euro-railing, back-packing, destinations and accommodation. Includes hostel reviews, feature articles, travelogues, message boards and a free e-mail newsletter.

Roma Click The comprehensive guide to Rome: Online Hotel Booking in Rome, map, restaurants, happenings and exhibitions.

Discount London Hotels London Hotel chains:�Best Western, Grange,�Hilton, Holiday Inn, Le Meridien Marriott, Millenium, Thistle hotels.

Kinetic Travel Online magazine and travelers network provides imaginative features as well as historical and cultural articles on unusual destinations.

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