'His Holiness the Dalai Lama is pleased to support the programmes of the Dharamshala Earthville Institute... [that] reflect his interest in all the great wisdom traditions of the world with a view to finding the common ground and appreciating the richness of the differences.'
- Office of H.H. the Dalai Lama

 

 

Welcome to DEVI

The Dharamshala Earthville Institute (DEVI) is a small, charitable, non-governmental, community service project offering educational and service-learning programmes and promoting cross-cultural appreciation and personal empowerment. Located in the unique Himalayan town of Dharamshala in the state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India, DEVI is managed by Tibetan refugees with the assistance of volunteers from around the world.

Housed in KhanaNirvana Community Café, DEVI serves the Tibetan refugee community, the local Indian population, and international visitors who come to Dharamshala to learn and to serve. DEVI makes its programmes and facilities available to all who wish to make a meaningful connection with the faces and places around Dharamshala. Read on to learn more about DEVI's programmes and events.

Volunteering

If you are interested in the possibility of doing volunteer service work in Dharamshala, you can find information on our Volunteer page.