Buddhist Studies Institute

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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, to sacred sexuality in Buddhist Tantra and a simple approach to embodied integration with nature in Dzogchen.

This three day dialogue series will discuss questions such as what Buddhism says about polyamory, polygamy, and monogamy, where do queer sexualities fit in yab yum imagery, and more!

Teaching Trauma Informed Meditation
Mondays, March 6 – 27

Geared towards supporting Meditation Instructors, this class 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. I

Optional weekly 30 minute Focus Groups with Aruna Rig’dzin and Dr. Satya offer review and discussion of self-paced coursework and time for fostering community connections.

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Chakrasamvara Empowerment & Teachings

Online with Pema Khandro & Drupon Dorje Rinpoche

April 7-9, 2023

What is Chakrasamvara Meditation?
The Chakramsamvara meditation focuses on the non-dual union of the great hero and heroine, Chakrasamvara and Vajrayogini (as Vajravarahi). They are the two key deities of esoteric Buddhist meditation. This is the practice that raises the innate wisdom to persevere, even in the face of tremendous difficulties. As the great hero, Chakrasamvara calls forward innate stability and skill. As the wheel of great bliss, Chakrasamvara calls forward the joy of non-dual union of male and female energies within being.

Join us for this special event, the Chakrasamvara Empowerment, an initiation into the inner tantra practice of generation stage meditation, led by Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche and Lama Pema Khandro. This exceptional program will feature three mornings of instructions, empowerment and meditations of Chakrasamvara. It will be led by Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche who will give the empowerment and Lama Pema Khandro who will give the instructions for practice. We are honored to host the most excellent interpreter, Ina Bieler! The empowerment will be translated into lucid and easy to understand English.

Healthy Boundaries for Teachers and Leaders

With Pema Khandro, Aruna Rig’dzin and Dr. Satya

March 25 – April 24, 2023

Geared towards supporting Meditation Instructors, 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 also offered as part of the 180-hour Meditation Instructor Training curriculum offered through the Buddhist Studies Institute.