Bon is acknowledged by H.H. the Dalai Lama as one of the five spiritual traditions of Tibet. Its origins date back before the advent of Buddhism in Tibet.
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- Bon Children: Tibetan Bon tradition in Belarus A non-profit cultural project of Shen Chen Ling Centre in Minsk founded by Master Nyima Dakpa Rinpoche.
- Ligmincha Institute Historical information on the Bon tradition; teaching, retreat and event schedules; biographies of leading Lamas of the tradition; and educational resources.
- Frontline: Dreams of Tibet - Bon Introduction to Tibetan religious traditions focusing on Bon.
- The Bonpo Traditions of Dzogchen An article by John Reynolds giving the history and development of Bon.
- The Bon Foundation Formed in 1989 to preserve Bon traditions, and to assist Bonpo refugees in India. Includes information about the origin of Bon, current foundation projects, and associated monastery, monastic center, and children's home.
- Himalayan Art: Bon Collection Collection of thangkas and sculptures of the major figures, symbols, and deities of Bon. Each tangka or statue can be viewed in fine detail using a zoom capability.
- Introduction To Yungdrung Bon Sutra, Tantra and Dzogchen meditations taught by Lama Khyimsar Rinpoche. Contact information for related centers.