Dharmalaya is an Indian charitable organisation devoted to education, service, and compassionate living, with a practical focus on sustainable village development, holistic personal development, and preservation of traditional wisdom.
Our mission is to develop and promote innovative, integrated approaches to sustainable development, meaningful education, and altruistic service in the Himalayas, South Asia, and beyond.
Dharmalaya offers a variety of programmes to the Indian and international communities, including sustainable development programmes, vocational education, literacy programmes, service-learning and volunteer opportunities, cultural exchange and more. Dharmalaya's programmes are offered either free of charge or on a donation basis.
Our first project, established in 1997, was the Dharamshala Earthville Institute (DEVI), a small community service initiative in the unique Himalayan town of Dharamshala in Northern India. Located at KhanaNirvana Community Café and managed by an international team, DEVI offers a variety of service-learning, informational and cultural programmes.
Our newest project, still under development, is Dharmalaya Ashram.
We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about Dharmalaya's charitable programmes. You can read the latest updates on our news page. If you would like to get involved as a volunteer, the place to start is our volunteer page. If you would like to know how you can support Dharmalaya, please click here.