Where else but in Ithaca would you find the North American Seat of the 14th Dalai Lama? This is the place to study Tibetan Buddhism in a traditional monastic setting (and in English). The Namgyal Monastery sponsors a wide range of events for the entire community, including classes in the Tibetan language and meditation. They are always offering interesting workshops and retreats (such as a Pilgrimage to Dharamsala, India) and sponsoring visits of other Buddhist monks in the U.S., so it is worth checking their website often for the current events listing.
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