The Amnye Machen Institute is based in Dharamshala working in the field of Tibetan studies.

It began along liberal and humanist lines, focusing primarily on secular subjects with emphasis on the contemporary and the neglected aspects of Tibetan culture and history.

The institute aimed at advancing an international and secular culture within traditional Tibetan society.

50,000 seed money from the Dalai Lama and became the central point of intellectual and social movement in the exile community.

It provides service and platform to various writers, academics, poets, artists and musicians for their creative growth and promotes their work.