Dharmalaya offers a variety of programmes to the Indian and international communities, including service-learning and volunteer opportunities, language instruction, vocational education, cultural exchange and more. Dharmalaya's programmes are offered either free of charge or on a donation basis.

Integrated Service-Learning and Sustainable Rural Development Programmes

Recognizing that complex social, economic, and ecological challenges require holistic solutions, Dharmalaya provides programmes facilitating the integrated pursuit of learning, economic self-sufficiency, environmental stewardship, community service, health and personal development. Our current and proposed programmes include the following:

• Green living: High-yield organic agriculture, green building, waste management, renewable energy

• Green jobs: Education, training and opportunities for work that benefits both self and community
• Sustainable economic development: Green infrastructure, fair trade cottage industries, etc.
• Ecotourism and cultural exchange: Language courses, volunteer opportunities, family homestays
• Traditional wisdom: Philosophy, meditation, yoga, holistic health and personal development
• Seva/Karma yoga: Volunteer service in green village development and other public service activities
• Community building: Collaboration and win-win exchanges with kindred spirits locally and globally

Programmes at the Dharamshala Earthville Institute (DEVI)

DEVI (located in McLeodGanj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh) offers a volunteer placement programme, a weekly series of public talks, documentary film screenings, language education and other activities to benefit the community of Dharamshala and its many international visitors.  more »

Forthcoming Programmes at Dharmalaya Institute

Our newest project, still under development, is the Dharmalaya Institute at Ghornala (Bir). Our sustainable living and rural development programmes, as well as the majority of our Himalayan Wisdom programmes, will be based at the Dharmalaya Institute.  more »