Entries by Buddhist Studies Institute

Purifying the Mind

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Buddhist Studies Institute Entering the Heart of the Vast Expanse Ngondro Training Module 2: Purifying the Mind Starts Monday, April 24 – Online 5-6:30pm San Francisco (PDT) 8-9:30pm New York (EDT) 10-11:30am Sydney (AEST) Join an international community on a profound journey into the heart of Vajrasattva meditation. Vajrasattva is a transformative process […]

Bodhisattva’s Way with Pema Khandro

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Buddhist Studies Institute BODHISATTVA’S WAY Excellent Path Module 3 – Online with Pema Khandro Mondays, May 1st – 22nd 1-1:30pm San Francisco (PDT) 4-4:30pm New York (EDT) 9-9:30pm London (BST) This class covers essential topics of Buddhist philosophy including emptiness, bodhichitta (the altruistic enlightened intent) and the nature of wisdom. By Donation. The […]

Chakrasamvara Empowerment Tomorrow!

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Buddhist Studies Institute Chakrasamvara Empowerment & Teachings with Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche and Pema Khandro April 7-9, 2023 9AM-12PM San Francisco (PDT) / 12-3PM New York (EDT) Join us for this special event, the Chakrasamvara Empowerment, an initiation into the inner tantra practice of deity yoga. In our ongoing commitment to the practices […]

Chakrasamvara Empowerment & Teachings with Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche & Pema Khandro

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Buddhist Studies Institute Chakrasamvara Empowerment & Teachingswith Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche & Pema Khandro April 7-9, 2023 9am-12pm San Francisco [PDT] 12-3pm New York [EDT] 5-8pm London [BST] Register for Chakrasamvara Empowerment & Teachings Join us for this special event, the Chakrasamvara Empowerment, an initiation into the inner tantra practice of generation stage […]

Chakrasamvara Empowerment & Teachings with Drupon Rinpoche & Pema Khandro

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Buddhist Studies Institute Chakrasamvara Empowerment & Teachings with Drupon Pinpoche and Pema Khandro April 7-9 2023 9am-12pm San Francisco [PDT]12-3pm New York [EDT] 5-8pm London {GMT] Tibetan tantric meditation unravels the root of suffering through addressing the mind’s relationship with self and identity. Through the deity yoga practice (yidam), tantric meditations provide a […]

Healthy Boundaries for Leaders Starts Saturday!

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Buddhist Studies Institute Have you wondered how to identify and keep healthy boundaries as a leader? This webclass is open to Meditation Instructors certified through the Buddhist Studies Institute or currently enrolled in Meditation Instructor Training, and to meditation instructors who received their instruction and training through other programs and schools. It is […]

Embodying Natural Heroism

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Buddhist Studies Institute Embodying Natural Heroism with Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche and Pema Khandro April 7-9, 2023 9AM-12PM San Francisco (PDT) / 12-3PM New York (EDT) Receive a direct and potent pathway way to go beyond the limiting concept of self to disinhibit the profound wisdom within. By understanding the transformative potential of […]

2023 Dalai Lama Global Vision Summit

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Buddhist Studies Institute Join Pema Khandro for The Dalai Lama Global Vision Summit March 16-20, 2023 Presented by Lion’s Roar and Tibet House US, with the express support of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, you can look forward to 5 inspirational days of free video sessions from 20 speakers exploring how we can […]

Buddhism & Sexuality – Starts Tomorrow

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Buddhist Studies Institute Click Below to watch the Short Intro Buddhism & Sexuality with Pema Khandro Buddhism & Sexuality Online with Pema Khandro and Esteemed Guests March 3rd – 5th, 2023 Join Dr. Pema Khandro, Dr. Nicole Willock and Dr. Julie Regan for an exploration of the history of Buddhist Sexualities from celibacy, […]

Ngondro Training Starts Today!

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Buddhist Studies Institute Ngondro Training Starts Today! Module 1 Field of Buddhas Monday, February 27th – Online 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern Entering the Heart of the Vast Expanse Join an international group of like-minded travelers on a profound journey into the heart of Vajrayana meditation. The Heart of the Vast Expanse is […]

Only 2 Days Left to Enroll

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Buddhist Studies Institute Ngondro Training Starts Monday Module 1 Field of Buddhas Monday, February 27th – Online 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern Entering the Heart of the Vast Expanse Join an international group of like-minded travelers on a profound journey into the heart of Vajrayana meditation. The Heart of the Vast Expanse is […]

The Tantric Preliminaries – Starts in 1 Week

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Buddhist Studies Institute Ngondro Training Module 1 Field of Buddhas Starts Monday, February 27th – Online 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern The Tantric Preliminaries – Find Your Way to the Vajra World The traditional training in Tibetan tantra begins with the series of profound meditations known as ngondro. They offer a reorientation of […]

This is the Year You Finish Ngondro

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Buddhist Studies Institute Ngondro Training Module 1 Field of Buddhas Starts Monday, February 27th – Online 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern Register Now for Ngondro Training Build your life on a solid foundation. Ngondro presents the core practices of Buddhist psychology, working with core needs in identity, relationality, forgiveness and repair, resources and […]

Buddhism & Sexuality – Registration is Open

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Buddhist Studies Institute Join Dr. Pema Khandro, Dr. Nicole Willock and Dr. Julie Regan for an exploration of the history of Buddhist Sexualities from celibacy, to sacred sexuality in Buddhist Tantra and a simple approach to embodied integration with nature in Dzogchen. Bonus Content Includes: Conversations on Buddhism & Sexuality with Pema Khandro, […]

Vajrakilaya

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Buddhist Studies Institute Vajrakilaya Open to Vajra Sangha Members Saturday, February 4th – Online 9 – 11:30am Pacific / 12pm – 2:30pm Eastern The Vajra Sangha retreat is an opportunity for practice, study, and community celebration for the long-term students of Pema Khandro who have been enrolled in Vajra Sangha membership. Register Now […]

Change to Upcoming Event Schedule

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Buddhist Studies Institute Recent Changes to the 2023 Calendar of Events Due to a scheduling conflict, the Buddhism & Sexuality weekend will now take place the first weekend of March and the Vajra Sangha Online Meeting will take place on February 4th. Buddhism and the Environment has thus been moved to the first […]

Five Buddhist Precepts from a Tantric Perspective – Starts Tonight!

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Buddhist Studies Institute Five Buddhist Precepts – from a Tantric perspective Starts Tonight The five precepts form the basis of a Buddhist way of life and the vows that Buddhists Seek to follow. The Five Precepts are a discipline of freedom, honor, and precision that cover the potent themes of life from the […]

Tonight: Pema Khandro & Ven. Karma Lekshe Tsomo

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Buddhist Studies Institute Special Event with Ven Karma Lekshe Tsomo & Pema Khandro So much has changed for Buddhist women in the last three decades, this dharma conversation features two pioneering women who have devoted their lives to these changes. Join Ven. Karma Lekshe Tsomo and Dr. Pema Khandro for this special evening […]

Introducing: Focus Training for Students, Teachers, Members and Leaders

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Buddhist Studies Institute Introducing: 9 Modules of Focus Training Open to Students, Teachers, Members, and Leaders Go at your own pace – Join One or Join them All Join the Introduction – Jan 21st Each Module Includes Live Online Study, Practice & Discussion with Pema Khandro Weekly Online Focus Groups & Community Discussions […]

Last Chance this Year!

  Last Chance this Year! Dear Friends, Today is the last day of 2022. I invite you to take this opportunity to make a final donation of this year to Save Dakini Mountain. Dakini Mountain is a sanctuary for quiet time in nature, community connections, sustainability, gender equality and diversity. The purpose of Dakini Mountain […]