Join us for the 21 Taras

Pema Khandro’s Birthday Celebration & Fundraiser

Praise to the 21 Taras

Wednesday, December 4
6pm PT | 9pm ET | 1pm AEDT*

The twenty-one taras is a sublime chanting meditation and praise of the forms of the female Bodhisattva Tara, each one a contemplation of all the forms of compassion ranging from gentle to fierce.  This event explores the outer, inner and secret meaning of the twenty-one taras.

This will be a joyous celebration in honor of our beloved Pema Khandro’s birthday.

*12/5 in Australia (AEDT)

21-Day Meditation Marathon

January 1-21 Online
8am PT | 11am ET | 4pm GMT

The New Year Meditation Marathon is led by a diverse faculty of Buddhist Studies Institute certified meditation instructors who facilitate Tibetan Zhine (Calm Abiding) meditation followed by a reading and contemplation of one of the Five Buddhist Precepts.

Ngondro Module 1 – Field of Buddhas

Mondays, January 27-April 8
5pm PT | 8pm ET

Ngondro presents the core practices of Buddhist psychology, working with core needs in identity, relationality, forgiveness and repair, resources and the sense of empowerment. Join Pema Khandro and the Buddhist Studies Institute for a journey into Ngondro, the core practice of Buddhist tantra.

This module focuses on the purification of speech as the basis for Buddhist tantric practice. It then focuses on generating the refuge field. This is a practice of getting resourced, learning one’s own lineage and understanding the field of support for one’s spiritual journey. This section concludes with a focus on raising the altruistic, enlightened intent, bodhichitta. Bodhichitta is the ground, the fuel and purpose of life and it is the essential ingredient in tantric meditations

Meditation Teacher Training
200-Hour Certification

February 10-August 4

with Pema Khandro, Aruna Rig’dzin, and Satya Shiva

The Meditation Instructor Training supplies the fundamental knowledge and experience necessary to lead meditation classes and one-day meditation intensives.

People all over the world have turned to Buddhist meditation as a source of wisdom. Meditation offers a powerful method to access a sense of spaciousness, peace and authentic presence.

From a Buddhist point of view, when we know how to meditate, we learn how to work with mind and emotions. We have a practice for unraveling conditioned scripts and unconscious habits. Meditation is a pathway to discovering human goodness by making peace with our mind. Ultimately it is a method for getting free from dissatisfaction, resolving confusion and waking up to see reality more clearly.

Registration Opens Soon.

Volunteer Opportunities
with the Buddhist Studies Institute

Are you passionate about Tibetan Buddhism and eager to make a meaningful impact? Join the Buddhist Studies Institute, an online school dedicated to preserving and promoting Tibetan Buddhist education. We’re seeking volunteers with expertise in fundraising and marketing to help expand our reach and deepen our impact. Your skills can support our mission of offering accessible teachings, fostering compassionate communities, and preserving ancient wisdom for future generations. Be part of this transformative journey and use your talents to bring the light of Tibetan Buddhism and Pema Khandro’s teachings to a global audience. Together, we can make a difference!

Interested? Email info@buddhiststudiesinstitute.org

Winter Schedule of Events

ONGOING MONTHLY TRAINING
Vajrayana Training – 1st & 2nd Wednesday of each month
Ngakpa Training – 3rd Wednesday of each month

DECEMBER

21 Taras – Pema Khandro Birthday Fundraiser – December 4

JANUARY
21 Day Meditation Marathon – January 1-21

Ngondro Module 1: Field of Buddhas – January 27-April 8

FEBRUARY
Meditation Teacher Training – February 10-August 4
Love as a Path to Liberation – February 21-23

*All Times are noted in Pacific Time (PT) – Check your Timezone