Facilities

The Library has grown a lot since it first opened its doors. Today, the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives provides a modern learning environment which includes the following spaces:

  • Reception
  • Sales
  • Tibetan Books
  • Foreign Library
  • Multimedia Library
  • Museum
  • Meditational Hall
  • Classrooms
  • Lecture Hall
  • Recording Studio
  • Cafe
  • Public Library
  • Accommodation

Reception

Here you will find the LTWA receptionist who is more than happy to answer any of your questions.

Publication

You can purchase any books and dvds that have been published by the LTWA.

Tibetan Books and Manuscripts Lib.

This department houses one of the richest collections of Tibetan books and manuscripts.

Foreign Language Library

Gain access to a variety of foreign language journals, magazines and books on a wide range of topics.

Multimedia Library

With the setting up of a new Multimedia library, now one can listen to, watch, read or even study any of the resources available which include Tibetan documentary films, movies, oral histories, songs and dance, speeches, spiritual discourses, e-books, etc..

Museum

Visit our museum to explore the acient Tibetan cultural heritage.

Philosophy Classroom

It provides a comfortable space for 70 seats.

Classrooms

We have classrooms for language and workshop students.

Lecture Hall

This modern space provides full multi-media support for press conferences and lectures.

Recording studio

The state-of-the-art recording studio for various audio works.

Cafe

In between classes, relax over a cup of tea and chat with your classmates at our cafe. You can also order a variety of traditional Tibetan foods.

Public Library

Unlike the libraries located at the institute’s main building where they exclusively hold reference resources on Tibetan, Buddhist and on relevant subjects other than Tibetan studies

Accommodation

A limited number of semi-furnished rooms with attached kitchen and either attached or common bathrooms with hot water are available for research scholars and students enrolled in two or more courses.