Norbulingka Institute is an educational and training institute in Dharamshala which was established for preserving Tibetan culture and art. It was established by Dalai Lama and got its name from his official residence situated at Lhasa. The institute is located amidst gardens, ponds and bridges, featuring separate buildings for library, temple, workshop, studio, college and guest house.It has been built in traditional Tibetan style and is situated near Dharamshala in the Kangra Valley. This institute is a registered trust, which is managed by Dalai Lama. The main sections of this institute are the Academy of Tibetan Culture, Literary and Cultural Research Centre as well as the Centre of the Arts