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Tibet House US was founded in 1987 at the request of His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama, who at its inauguration stated his wish for a long-term cultural institution to ensure the survival of Tibetan civilization and culture in exile, whatever the political destiny of the six million people of Tibet itself. As the Dalai Lama’s Tibetan Cultural Center in the US, Tibet House is committed to preserving Tibet’s unique culture at a time when it is confronted with extinction on its own soil. By presenting Tibetan civilization and its profound wisdom, beauty, and special art of freedom to the people of the world, we hope to inspire others to join the effort to protect and save it.
In 2002, Tibet House US was donated the magnificent Menla property, as an upstate retreat and spa location for deeper immersion in Tibetan cultural teachings and practices, with a special focus on Tibetan medical and healing arts and sciences.
Tibet House US is part of a worldwide network of Tibetan institutions committed to ensuring that the light of the Tibetan spirit never disappears from the face of this earth.
“I feel that Tibetan culture with its unique heritage –born of the efforts of many human beings of good spirit, of its contacts with Mongolian, Chinese, Indian, Nepalese and Persian culture, and of its natural environment – has developed a kind of energy which is very helpful for cultivating peace of mind and a joyful life. I feel that there is a potential for Tibet to help humanity, and particularly our Eastern neighbor, where millions of young Chinese have lost their spiritual values. In this way, I feel very strongly that Tibetan culture will have a role to play in the future of humanity.”
– His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama
In 2002, Tibet House US was donated the magnificent Menla property, as an upstate retreat and spa location for deeper immersion in Tibetan cultural teachings and practices, with a special focus on Tibetan medical and healing arts and sciences.
Tibet House US is part of a worldwide network of Tibetan institutions committed to ensuring that the light of the Tibetan spirit never disappears from the face of this earth.
“I feel that Tibetan culture with its unique heritage –born of the efforts of many human beings of good spirit, of its contacts with Mongolian, Chinese, Indian, Nepalese and Persian culture, and of its natural environment – has developed a kind of energy which is very helpful for cultivating peace of mind and a joyful life. I feel that there is a potential for Tibet to help humanity, and particularly our Eastern neighbor, where millions of young Chinese have lost their spiritual values. In this way, I feel very strongly that Tibetan culture will have a role to play in the future of humanity.”
– His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama
Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa is a branch of Tibet House US, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving Tibetan culture for Tibetans and sharing its beneficial arts and sciences with western audiences. Founded in NYC in 1987 by H.H. the XIV Dalai Lama, Bob and Nena Thurman, Richard Gere, and Philip Glass, Tibet House US offers programs on Tibetan Buddhism, meditation, and yoga and houses a unique collection of Tibetan art.
Tibet House US was gifted Menla’s exquisite 330-acre hidden valley in the Catskill Nature Preserve to provide a tranquil space for group retreats, wellness programs, and personal getaways. Drawing on Tibetan healing arts, Menla offers its own programs in Buddhist teachings and integrative healing practices to promote well-being as part of its mission. It also hosts many retreats sponsored by outside organizations.
Tibet House US was gifted Menla’s exquisite 330-acre hidden valley in the Catskill Nature Preserve to provide a tranquil space for group retreats, wellness programs, and personal getaways. Drawing on Tibetan healing arts, Menla offers its own programs in Buddhist teachings and integrative healing practices to promote well-being as part of its mission. It also hosts many retreats sponsored by outside organizations.
