Tibetan House

Tibetan House We currently offer weekly Sitting in Stillness Meditation practices,
as well as teachings from visiting guests,
mini-day retreats, courses private sessions.

For more information, please contact us at
tibetanhousenola@gmail.com. Welcome to The Tibet House:

The inception of The Tibet House grew out of our involvement with the inspirational visit of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to New Orleans. As Community Outreach coordinators for the historic event, we experienced firsthand both the joy of his presence in New Orleans and the hope and good will that he instilled in us all. From the community, we heard an overwhelming desire to stay connected to the message that His Holiness delivered. Prayer Flags are still flying throughout New Orleans. It is our aspiration to create a venue that supports and encourages this connection.

11/24/2025

Beings and their feelings are everywhere.
Be a cause for their happiness.

~ Chamtrul Rinpoche

11/24/2025
11/23/2025
11/23/2025

The lost Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan was one of the greatest cities on Earth before its fall. We can glimpse its former glory through two very different lenses: a Spanish map from 1524 and a massive Mexican mural painted in 1945.

11/22/2025
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08/09/2025

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Today marks the anniversary of Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, celebrated by Tibetan and Himalayan followers. In the 8th century, Padmasambhava was invited to Tibet by King Tri Songdetsen (742–796) to help establish and propagate Buddhism.

He played a crucial role in overcoming obstacles and creating favorable conditions for the construction of Samye, Tibet's first monastery and the introduction of Ta***ic teachings. Padmasambhava is credited with leaving countless footprints and handprints throughout the Himalayas, whether seared into stone or fixed on the surface of water.

Before departing Tibet, Padmasambhava concealed many teachings, known as termas, and entrusted recently subdued local gods and spirits to protect them. This act laid the groundwork for future generations, as many Tibetan tertons, or treasure revealers, later emerged to uncover these teachings and spread them throughout Tibet and beyond.

Guru Rinpoche's legacy continues to inspire practitioners and scholars, emphasizing the importance of his contributions to Tibetan Buddhism. Tibetans call him the second Buddha.
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Padmasambhava; Tibet; ca. 1800–1899; ground mineral pigment on cotton; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; F1997.12.

08/09/2025

Today marks the anniversary of Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, celebrated by Tibetan and Himalayan followers. In the 8th century, Padmasambhava was invited to Tibet by King Tri Songdetsen (742–796) to help establish and propagate Buddhism.

He played a crucial role in overcoming obstacles and creating favorable conditions for the construction of Samye, Tibet's first monastery and the introduction of Ta***ic teachings. Padmasambhava is credited with leaving countless footprints and handprints throughout the Himalayas, whether seared into stone or fixed on the surface of water.

Before departing Tibet, Padmasambhava concealed many teachings, known as termas, and entrusted recently subdued local gods and spirits to protect them. This act laid the groundwork for future generations, as many Tibetan tertons, or treasure revealers, later emerged to uncover these teachings and spread them throughout Tibet and beyond.

Guru Rinpoche's legacy continues to inspire practitioners and scholars, emphasizing the importance of his contributions to Tibetan Buddhism. Tibetans call him the second Buddha.
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Padmasambhava; Tibet; ca. 1800–1899; ground mineral pigment on cotton; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; F1997.12.

04/26/2025

With enough heat, ice will turn into steam. Likewise, with the heat of practice, conceptually understanding the nature of reality will turn into the non-conceptual and non-dual experience of it.

~ Chamtrul Rinpoche

(The image is of the Garuda, a mythical bird that already has its wings fully developed inside the egg, so it flies as soon as the egg cracks open. In Dzogchen, it represents the primordial purity of our mind that will be revealed as soon as the obscurations are removed)

04/14/2025

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Welcome to The Tibetan House: We are a unique gift store celebrating the culture of Tibet with treasures from Northern India and Nepal. We have beautiful Tibetan art - Thangkas - that are a profound expression of Tibetan Buddhism, hand made Tibetan rugs that are known to be the most durable of all rugs, malas , which are prayer beads, temple bells, singing bowls, statues, wall hangings, incense, prayer flags, jewelry, scarves, shawls, and so much more. Our merchandise is purchased in India and Nepal with the intent of supporting Tibetan refugees and all those who help them settle into their new homes and lives. We also hope to bring informed awareness about the conditions in Tibet that continue to necessitate this sad exile. The inception of The Tibetan House grew out of our involvement with the inspirational visit of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to New Orleans. As Community Outreach coordinators for the historic event, we experienced firsthand both the joy of his presence in New Orleans and the hope and good will that he instilled in us all. From the community, we heard an overwhelming desire to stay connected to the message that His Holiness delivered. Prayer Flags are still flying throughout New Orleans. It is our aspiration to create a venue that supports and encourages this connection.