A New Dawn

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Buddhist Studies Institute

A New Dawn

Help Buddhism Thrive

in 2025

As we approach the solstice, a time of transition from darkness to light, we reflect on the past to inspire the future. For over 2,500 years, the Buddhism has carried forward a lineage dedicated to deep transformation—both of individuals and society.

Protesting and self-help are important, but true change requires something deeper. To create lasting transformation, we must address the core of our being. Buddhism provides the path to this profound shift, reaching into the very heart of human nature to bring about lasting change.

This holiday season, we invite you to invest in yourself and others by donating to BSI. Your contribution helps us continue the essential teachings and practices that allow individuals to connect with their true potential, find their purpose, and make a lasting impact in the world.

Join us in nurturing true transformation.


We’ve raised $5000 so far –
Please donate now to help us reach our $25,000 Goal!

Buddhist Studies Institute is a project of Ngakpa International, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit EIN 68-0529687 and all gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Take Courses by Donation during the Holidays

For a limited time, the Buddhist Studies Institute is offering select courses by donation, allowing you to access profound teachings on meditation, Buddhist philosophy, and ethics at your own pace. These courses are designed to support your spiritual growth, offering valuable insights and practices to bring peace and clarity into your life. Contribute what you can and join our community in deepening your understanding and connection to these transformative teachings. Click below to explore these offerings.




Ngondro Training
Heart of the Vast Expanse
with Pema Khandro

Module 1 begins January 27

5pm PT | 8pm ET | 12pm AEDT

Ngondro meditations are the foundation of spiritual growth, focusing on identity, body, relationships, and the past and future. These practices purify, train, and empower the mind and body, addressing key areas of Buddhist psychology such as identity, relationships, forgiveness, and empowerment.

This comprehensive course on Ngondro will be taught in four modules to support the accomplishment of practice over the period of one year. Module 1, The Field of Buddhas, will focus on purification of speech and 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.

“There are different approaches to Ngondro, for some schools of Tibetan Buddhism it is reserved for much later. But for the Nyingma tradition we open the door to Ngondro meditations sooner, because for us it is the core or nucleus of spiritual training.”  – Pema Khandro on Ngondro

New Year
Meditation Marathon

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

30 Minutes Meditation

Begin the year with a transformative journey of self-discovery through meditation. Our New Year Meditation Marathon invites you to embrace change and growth through daily 30-minute guided sessions (8-8:30am PT) of Tibetan Zhine (Calm Abiding) meditation. Alongside the practice, we’ll explore the Five Buddhist Precepts, helping you cultivate inner peace, clarity, and compassion. An optional community discussion from 8:30-8:45am PT offers further reflection and connection. Join us as we open the door to profound transformation in the year ahead.

The Meditation Marathon is led by certified instructors from the Buddhist Studies Institute. Learn more about becoming a certified meditation instructor with our 2025 Meditation Teacher Training

Meditation Teacher Training

200 Hour Certification

February 10 – August 4, 2025

Embark on a transformative journey in 2025 and become a certified meditation teacher with the Buddhist Studies Institute’s comprehensive 200-hour program. This course blends live classes, mentoring, and practicums, diving deeply into traditional meditation practices, Buddhist philosophy, and ethics. Tailored to address the challenges of modern life, it equips future teachers with the wisdom, integrity, and compassion needed to guide diverse communities. Led by Pema Khandro, this program empowers you to learn the art of meditation instruction and bring lasting peace and transformation to a world in need.

Winter Schedule of Events

1st & 2nd Wednesdays
Vajrayana Training

**VT moved to Jan 8 + 15 due to Holiday Season

3rd Wednesdays
Ngakpa Training

**NT moved to Jan 22 due to Holiday Season

Jan 1 – 21
New Year Meditation Marathon

Jan 27 – Apr 8
Ngondro Module 1: Field of Buddhas

Feb 10 – Aug 4
Meditation Teacher Training

Feb 21 – 23
Love as a Path to Liberation

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


Reset, Recharge, and Renew

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New Year
Meditation Marathon

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

30 Minutes Meditation + 15 Minutes Optional Group Discussion

Start the year with a transformative journey of self-discovery through the meditation. Our New Year Meditation Marathon offers daily 30 minute guided sessions (8-8:30am PT) of Tibetan Zhine (Calm Abiding) meditation, along with reflections on the Five Buddhist Precepts, helping you cultivate peace, clarity, and compassion. Optional community discussion 8:30-8:45am PT.


The Meditation Marathon is led by certified instructors from the Buddhist Studies Institute. Learn more about becoming a certified meditation instructor with our 2025 Meditation Teacher Training

Become a certified meditation teacher in 2025 with the Buddhist Studies Institute’s robust 200-hour program. This self-paced course combines live classes, mentoring, and practicums, delving into traditional meditation, Buddhist philosophy, and ethics. Designed to address the complexities of modern life, it empowers teachers to guide diverse communities with wisdom, integrity, and compassion. Join a transformative journey led by Pema Khandro to learn the art of meditation instruction and bring peace to a turbulent world.

End of the Year Giving

We raised $4000 of our $25,000 Goal!

We are grateful for donations to support the End of Year 2024 Buddhist Studies Institute Fundraising drive. We are a grassroots organization and all of our funding is based on individual donations.

We hope you will remember us in your end of year giving and of course, if you can’t, then we also enjoy the continual support of volunteers, good will and prayers, the positive energy that has keeps us going! So please give however you can.

We have an exciting new year of programs and look forward to connecting with each other each other again and again. To make a donation, you can click the donate button below or mail your check to the address listed below. No amount is too small or too large! Every gift counts and makes a difference.

To gift by check, please make payable to Buddhist Studies Institute, and mail to:

Buddhist Studies Institute

P.O. Box 2396
Nevada City, California 95946
USA

Buddhist Studies Institute is a project of Ngakpa International, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit EIN 68-0529687 and all gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Thank you for your ongoing support and we look forward to seeing you for a full schedule of classes in 2025!

Warm Holiday Regards,

The Team at the Buddhist Studies Institute

Winter Schedule of Events

1st & 2nd Wednesdays
Vajrayana Training

**VT moved to Jan 8 + 15 due to Holiday Season

3rd Wednesdays
Ngakpa Training

**NT moved to Jan 22 due to Holiday Season

Jan 1 – 21
New Year Meditation Marathon

Jan 27 – Apr 8
Ngondro Module 1: Field of Buddhas

Feb 10 – Aug 4
Meditation Teacher Training

Feb 21 – 23
Love as a Path to Liberation

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


Pema Khandro’s 21 Tara Birthday Fundraiser is Today!

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Join us to celebrate Pema Khandros’s Birthday

The 21 Taras are the 21 different manifestations of the female bodhisattva Tara, each with unique attributes, colors, and names representing the various aspects of compassion. This powerful chanting meditation is practiced through a set of 21 praises dedicated to all the forms of compassion ranging from gentle to fierce.  It is a rare gift to be able to practice Praises to the 21 Taras in the presence of the 3 jewels, which we will do tonight!


Be our guest at this joyous celebration in honor of our beloved Pema Khandro Rinpoche’s birthday!

Every year, Pema Khandro requests that any gifts of appreciation be made as monetary donations to her favorite non-profit organization, the Buddhist Studies Institute! Even if you cannot join the celebration tonight, you can still dedicate your appreciation gift by clicking the Donate button below.


Thank you for your ongoing support and we look forward to seeing you for a full schedule of classes in 2025!

Warm Holiday Regards,

The Team at the Buddhist Studies Institute

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


🪷 Giving Tuesday 🪷

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Buddhist Studies Institute

Today is Giving Tuesday!

Dear Dharma Friends,

This year, our online school, the Buddhist Studies Institute, has continued to offer transformative programs to deepen our wisdom and compassion.

2024 Successes

Thanks to your support, we achieved remarkable milestones in 2024:

  • Technology Upgrades: $10,000 funded expanded Zoom capacity, enhanced editing tools, and transcription software.

  • System Maintenance: $4,000 maintained smooth operations of our online platform.

  • Security Enhancements: $650 improved online safety and functionality.

  • Carrying Forward Stability: $2,350 allocated for future needs.

Your generosity has allowed us to build a resilient, accessible platform for sharing the dharma with a global audience.

2024: A Year of Transformation

This past year was extraordinary. We served over 60 members through 131 programs, including online teachings, in-person retreats, and advanced training in Ngondro, Vajrayana, and Dzogchen.

Highlights included:

  • A pilgrimage to Bhutan tracing Longchenpa’s footsteps.

  • The Six Yoga Intensive upon Khandro-La’s return.

  • Over $13,800 in scholarships and financial aid, reflecting our commitment to generosity and inclusion.

Looking Ahead to 2025

Our plans for the coming year include:

  • Ngondro Training Returns! Come start ngondro with us or finally finish it!

  • Vajrayana Training continues, join us for an in depth study of the Vajrayogini practice

  • Launching a Chaplaincy Program and Advanced Meditation Instructor Training.

  • Shedra-level teachings with Khenpo Yeshe and special programs with Sarah Jacoby, Holly Gayley, Drupon Dorje Rinpoche, and more.

  • Retreats and intensives to deepen our connection to Buddhist wisdom.

Join Us for Our Year-End Fundraiser

This Giving Tuesday and year-end season, we invite you to support the continuation of our programs and services through donations. Your support ensures that the Buddhist Studies Institute continues to flourish, reaching more people and transforming lives. Our goal is to raise $25,ooo in the year-end fundraiser. Let’s rise to this challenge together and strengthen the foundation for a compassionate and awakened world. Your support matters. Donate today and be a part of this vital work.

Thank you for your generosity, vision, and unwavering love. 

Together, we can continue our thriving school in the new year!

With deep gratitude,
The Buddhist Studies Institute

To gift by check, please make payable to Buddhist Studies Institute and mail to:

Buddhist Studies Institute

P.O. Box 2396
Nevada City, California 95946
USA

Buddhist Studies Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit EIN 68-0529687 and all gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Join us for Pema Khandro’s Birthday

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)


Going Beyond the Boulders

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Resiliency-in-Action

Going Beyond the Boulders

As Tantric practitioners, we expect obstacles, difficulties and resistance.

We train so we are still altruistic and resilient, even after innumerable challenges. Padmasambhava predicted troubled times in the future.

He offered the dharma  to ‘go beyond the boulders’.

~Tulku Pema Khandro

Resiliency-In-Action

The story of Ngakpa International, our beloved teacher Pema Khandro-La and our sangha is a story of resilience, generosity and commitment in the face of great uncertainty.  In this current time of upheaval, we rely on the stability of our precious teacher, the dharma and the community of our devoted sangha. We rely on the vision of our logo, the Gyakil (Wheel of Joy) to cultivate complete openness, lucid presence and compassion.

Gyakil, Wheel of Joy

Our online school, the Buddhist Studies Institute offers us many programs to grow our suppleness, compassion and stable force.  Since our inception, we’ve all faced numerous challenges and even profound losses, both in our individual lives and as a sangha. Through your devotion, dedication and generosity, we’ve miraculously come together to help one another, and even weathered the emotional and economic uncertainties of the pandemic.

We practice the dharma to dance with this level of uncertainty and call in the benevolent forces, Dakinis and Dakas who clearly support us to fulfill our aspirations for success. Against all odds, we’re still here.

So what is success? Success is continuing to offer these teachings so people may practice and receive the treasures of the dharma. Success is growing the stability to bring the dharma to more and more people.

As we approach the turning of the New Year,  please join us in continuing to manifest this vision through your generous practices, donations and offerings.

Our Successes

Thanks to your generosity, we are thriving both on-line and in-person, receiving the precious Longchen Nyingthig teachings from Khandro-La. Our international community has grown since the pandemic, our membership has increased, teachings are available online to people across multiple time zones. Recordings of the programs now allow even more participants to experience the profound dharma and practices at their convenience. All this is clearly responding to a need for in-depth practices offered by Khandro-La who walks with unshakable integrity within our loving sangha.

2023 Technology Fundraiser

We are thrilled to share the impact of your generous support from last year’s fundraiser!

Thanks to your contributions, we raised $17,000 towards our technology goals in 2023. Here’s how your support made a difference:

  • $10,000 funded critical technology upgrades, including:expanded zoom, enhanced editing tools and transcription software.

  • $4,000 allocated to maintaining our current systems, ensuring smooth operation, and ongoing support for our programs and online platform.

  • $650 dedicated to essential security upgrades for our online presence.

  • $2,350 remaining to carry forward into 2025.

We sincerely appreciate all your support in helping us build a resilient, accessible platform for wisdom and connection.

2024 Educational Programs

2024 was a watershed year for us. We served over 60 members and offered over 131 programs online and in-person retreats, bi-monthly classes, Ngondro, Meditation Instructor and other leadership training. Khandro-La and the  illustrious visiting teachers offered dharma and empowerments for a full range of Buddhist studies from introductory meditation instruction, Mahayana, Vajrayana and some of the most pith, advanced Dzogchen teachings. The year culminated this fall with a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Bhutan, following in the footsteps of Longchenpa. When Khandro-La and the sangha returned from abroad, she offered the precious Six Yoga Intensive.

Financial Aid/ Scholarships

Our organization is founded on practices of generosity. One way we fulfill this is by offering financial assistance, work study and scholarships to people in need. In 2023, we offered over $13,800 of financial aid and support to our members.

2025 Future Dharma Programs

We have a rich calendar of events for the upcoming year. As well as continuing our ongoing Vajrayana and Ngakpa Trainings, we are launching our Chaplaincy Program and an Advanced Meditation Instructor Training. We are also blessed to have Khandro-La offer shedra-level teachings with esteemed Dzogchen scholar Khenpo Yeshe; teachings with Sarah Jakoby and Holly Gayley;  a Chakrasamvara Retreat with Drupon Dorje Rinpoche; and a Korde Rushen Retreat.

Our 2024 Year-End Fundraising Goal

Help us land stability in uncertainty.

Join with us in all your creative visioning, practices and funds to support Ngakpa International and our educational arm, Buddhist Studies Institute.

Let’s land our dharma teachings by meeting the challenges of uncertainty with unflagging  ground. Let’s rise up to this challenge so we can encounter our true nature.On this path of the Awakened Mind Warriors we cultivate a stable, calm, caring and compassionate way of being.

We can not do this alone.

Thank you for your generous hearts of service.

Thank you for your vision and love.

Giving Tuesday is Tommorrow!

To all the supporters of the Buddhist Studies Institute – thank you!

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow, and we are grateful for donations to support the End of Year 2024 Buddhist Studies Institute Fundraising drive. We are a grassroots organization and all of our funding is based on individual donations.

We hope you will remember us in your end of year giving and of course, if you can’t, then we also enjoy the continual support of volunteers, good will and prayers, the positive energy that has keeps us going! So please give however you can.

We have an exciting new year of programs and look forward to connecting with each other each other again and again. To make a donation, you can click the donate button below or mail your check to the address listed below. No amount is too small or too large! Every gift counts and makes a difference.

To gift by check, please make payable to Ngakpa International, and mail to:

Ngakpa International

P.O. Box 2396
Nevada City, California 95946
USA

Ngakpa International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit EIN 68-0529687 and all gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Join us for Pema Khandro’s Birthday

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.

Surrounded by Buddhist Women

In October Khandro-la, sangha members, friends, and Dharma teacher Jampa Stewart traveled to the sacred land of Bhutan for a pilgrimage in the footsteps of Longchempa. A few years ago, Pema Khandro also travelled to another sacred land, Indonesia, for the Sakyadhita International Association of Buddhist Women’s Conference where she presented on Women’s Leadership in Tibetan Buddhism’s History.


Volunteer Opportunities
with the Buddhist Studies Institute

Are you grateful for BSI and looking for ways to contribute? Support the Buddhist Studies Institute, an online school dedicated to preserving and promoting Tibetan Buddhist education, and become a volunteer!

We’re seeking people to help with:

  • Fundraising

  • Marketing

  • Website support

Your skills can help expand our reach, deepen our impact, and support our mission of offering accessible teachings, fostering compassionate communities, and preserving ancient wisdom for future generations.

Be part of this joyful 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


Together, Let’s Go Beyond the Boulders

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Buddhist Studies Institute

Resiliency-in-Action

Going Beyond the Boulders

As Tantric practitioners, we expect obstacles, difficulties and resistance.

We train so we are still altruistic and resilient, even after innumerable challenges. Padmasambhava predicted troubled times in the future.

He offered the dharma  to ‘go beyond the boulders’.

~Tulku Pema Khandro

Resiliency-In-Action

The story of Ngakpa International, our beloved teacher Pema Khandro-La and our sangha is a story of resilience, generosity and commitment in the face of great uncertainty.  In this current time of upheaval, we rely on the stability of our precious teacher, the dharma and the community of our devoted sangha. We rely on the vision of our logo, the Gyakil (Wheel of Joy) to cultivate complete openness, lucid presence and compassion.

Gyakil, Wheel of Joy

Our online school, the Buddhist Studies Institute offers us many programs to grow our suppleness, compassion and stable force.  Since our inception, we’ve all faced numerous challenges and even profound losses, both in our individual lives and as a sangha. Through your devotion, dedication and generosity, we’ve miraculously come together to help one another, and even weathered the emotional and economic uncertainties of the pandemic.

We practice the dharma to dance with this level of uncertainty and call in the benevolent forces, Dakinis and Dakas who clearly support us to fulfill our aspirations for success. Against all odds, we’re still here.

So what is success? Success is continuing to offer these teachings so people may practice and receive the treasures of the dharma. Success is growing the stability to bring the dharma to more and more people.

As we approach the turning of the New Year,  please join us in continuing to manifest this vision through your generous practices, donations and offerings.

Our Successes

Thanks to your generosity, we are thriving both on-line and in-person, receiving the precious Longchen Nyingthig teachings from Khandro-La. Our international community has grown since the pandemic, our membership has increased, teachings are available online to people across multiple time zones. Recordings of the programs now allow even more participants to experience the profound dharma and practices at their convenience. All this is clearly responding to a need for in-depth practices offered by Khandro-La who walks with unshakable integrity within our loving sangha.

2023 Technology Fundraiser

We are thrilled to share the impact of your generous support from last year’s fundraiser!

Thanks to your contributions, we raised $17,000 towards our technology goals in 2023. Here’s how your support made a difference:

  • $10,000 funded critical technology upgrades, including:expanded zoom, enhanced editing tools and transcription software.

  • $4,000 allocated to maintaining our current systems, ensuring smooth operation, and ongoing support for our programs and online platform.

  • $650 dedicated to essential security upgrades for our online presence.

  • $2,350 remaining to carry forward into 2025.

We sincerely appreciate all your support in helping us build a resilient, accessible platform for wisdom and connection.

2024 Educational Programs

2024 was a watershed year for us. We served over 60 members and offered over 131 programs online and in-person retreats, bi-monthly classes, Ngondro, Meditation Instructor and other leadership training. Khandro-La and the  illustrious visiting teachers offered dharma and empowerments for a full range of Buddhist studies from introductory meditation instruction, Mahayana, Vajrayana and some of the most pith, advanced Dzogchen teachings. The year culminated this fall with a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Bhutan, following in the footsteps of Longchenpa. When Khandro-La and the sangha returned from abroad, she offered the precious Six Yoga Intensive.

Financial Aid/ Scholarships

Our organization is founded on practices of generosity. One way we fulfill this is by offering financial assistance, work study and scholarships to people in need. In 2023, we offered over $13,800 of financial aid and support to our members.

2025 Future Dharma Programs

We have a rich calendar of events for the upcoming year. As well as continuing our ongoing Vajrayana and Ngakpa Trainings, we are launching our Chaplaincy Program and an Advanced Meditation Instructor Training. We are also blessed to have Khandro-La offer shedra-level teachings with esteemed Dzogchen scholar Khenpo Yeshe; teachings with Sarah Jakoby and Holly Gayley;  a Chakrasamvara Retreat with Drupon Dorje Rinpoche; and a Korde Rushen Retreat.

Our 2024 Year-End Fundraising Goal

Help us land stability in uncertainty.

Join with us in all your creative visioning, practices and funds to support Ngakpa International and our educational arm, Buddhist Studies Institute.

Let’s land our dharma teachings by meeting the challenges of uncertainty with unflagging  ground. Let’s rise up to this challenge so we can encounter our true nature.On this path of the Awakened Mind Warriors we cultivate a stable, calm, caring and compassionate way of being.

We can not do this alone.

Thank you for your generous hearts of service.

Thank you for your vision and love.

Giving Tuesday is Tommorrow!

To all the supporters of the Buddhist Studies Institute – thank you!

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow, and we are grateful for donations to support the End of Year 2024 Buddhist Studies Institute Fundraising drive. We are a grassroots organization and all of our funding is based on individual donations.

We hope you will remember us in your end of year giving and of course, if you can’t, then we also enjoy the continual support of volunteers, good will and prayers, the positive energy that has keeps us going! So please give however you can.

We have an exciting new year of programs and look forward to connecting with each other each other again and again. To make a donation, you can click the donate button below or mail your check to the address listed below. No amount is too small or too large! Every gift counts and makes a difference.

To gift by check, please make payable to Ngakpa International, and mail to:

Ngakpa International

P.O. Box 2396
Nevada City, California 95946
USA

Ngakpa International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit EIN 68-0529687 and all gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Join us for Pema Khandro’s Birthday

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.

Surrounded by Buddhist Women

In October Khandro-la, sangha members, friends, and Dharma teacher Jampa Stewart traveled to the sacred land of Bhutan for a pilgrimage in the footsteps of Longchempa. A few years ago, Pema Khandro also travelled to another sacred land, Indonesia, for the Sakyadhita International Association of Buddhist Women’s Conference where she presented on Women’s Leadership in Tibetan Buddhism’s History.


Volunteer Opportunities
with the Buddhist Studies Institute

Are you grateful for BSI and looking for ways to contribute? Support the Buddhist Studies Institute, an online school dedicated to preserving and promoting Tibetan Buddhist education, and become a volunteer!

We’re seeking people to help with:

  • Fundraising

  • Marketing

  • Website support

Your skills can help expand our reach, deepen our impact, and support our mission of offering accessible teachings, fostering compassionate communities, and preserving ancient wisdom for future generations.

Be part of this joyful 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


✨ ‘Tis the Season of Practice ✨

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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


✨ 21 Taras Birthday Fundraiser ✨

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Join us for the 21 Taras

Pema Khandro’s
Birthday Celebration Fundraiser

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)

2024 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

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


✨Choying Dzod Starts Tomorrow✨

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Choying Dzod Begins Tomorrow!

Choying Dzod:

Unwavering Natural Lucidity

with Pema Khandro, Ph.D. & Khenpo Yeshi

November 8 – November 10
Online

9am -12pm PT | 12pm-3pm ET | 5pm-8pm GMT+1

Beyond effort and achievement is the state of natural ease, the basic space of being. How to breakthrough to find this innate expanse is the focus of a profound Buddhist meditation manual known as The Treasury of Basic Space, The Choying Dzod (chos dbyings rin po che’i mdzod). It presents the essence of esoteric Tibetan Buddhism, known as Great Perfection, or Dzogchen (rdzogs chen) in verse form. Venerated as a manifestation of the expanse of reality itself, The Treasury of Basic Space is the quintessential Dzogchen text by the fourteenth century master, Longchenpa. Join Buddhist Studies Institute for this special program taught online by two esteemed Dzogchen scholars, Khenpo Yeshi, and Dr. Pema Khandro. Experience the power of the coinciding of study and practice.

Text to be studied: “ Jewel Treasure of the Dharmadhatu,” trns. Light of Berotsana

2024 Schedule of Events

ONGOING MONTHLY TRAINING

Daily Meditation Online
Vajrayana Training – 1st & 2nd Wednesday of each month
Ngakpa Training – 3rd Wednesday of each month

NOVEMBER
Six Yogas Intensive – November 4 – December 9

Choying Dzod – November 8 – November 10

DECEMBER

21 Taras Pema Khandro Birthday Fundraiser – December 4

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


✨ Six Yogas Intensive – Online Training with Pema Khandro – Starts Today! ✨

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Last Chance to Register –

Training Starts Today!

Six Yogas Intensive

Online Weekly Live Class –

Mondays with Pema Khandro, Ph.D.

November 4 – December 9
5pm-7pm PT | 8-10pm ET | 12pm-2pm AEDT*

&

Online Daily Group Practice

November 5 – December 17

8am-9am PT | 11am -12pm ET | 4pm-5pm GMT

Niguma, Naropa, Longchenpa and the greatest masters of the Tibetan traditions practiced a system of esoteric meditations known as The Six Yogas. Join scholar and teacher, Pema Khandro  Ph.D., for a seven week intensive journey into the history and practice of the Six Yogas. Practice these profound techniques in a warm and brilliant community.

Join scholar and teacher, Pema Khandro  Ph.D.,in this seven week journey into the six yogas including their history, their implicit contexts, the practices, and their adaptations over the thousand years that they have been taught.  Trained both as an academic and as a lineage holder of the tradition, Pema Khandro provides a rigorous and compassionate approach to the study of Buddhism.

Pre-requisites: Completing Ngondro is recommended, but not required. See more details at the link below.

*11/5 -12/10 in Australia (AEDT)

2024 Schedule of Events

ONGOING MONTHLY TRAINING

Daily Meditation Online
Vajrayana Training – 1st & 2nd Wednesday of each month
Ngakpa Training – 3rd Wednesday of each month

NOVEMBER
Six Yogas Intensive – November 4 – December 9

Choying Dzod – November 8 – November 10

DECEMBER

21 Taras – Pema Khandro Birthday Fundraiser – December 4

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


🪷💠Only 5 More Days Until The Six Yogas Intensive Begins!💫

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Six Yogas Intensive

Online Weekly Live Class –

Mondays with Pema Khandro, Ph.D.

November 4 – December 9
5pm-7pm PT | 8-10pm ET | 12pm-2pm AEDT*

&

Online Daily Group Practice

November 5 – December 17

8am-9am PT | 11am -12pm ET | 4pm-5pm GMT

Niguma, Naropa, Longchenpa and the greatest masters of the Tibetan traditions practiced a system of esoteric meditations known as The Six Yogas. Join scholar and teacher, Pema Khandro  Ph.D., for a seven week intensive journey into the history and practice of the Six Yogas. Practice these profound techniques in a warm and brilliant community.

Join scholar and teacher, Pema Khandro  Ph.D.,in this seven week journey into the six yogas including their history, their implicit contexts, the practices, and their adaptations over the thousand years that they have been taught.  Trained both as an academic and as a lineage holder of the tradition, Pema Khandro provides a rigorous and compassionate approach to the study of Buddhism.

Pre-requisites: Completing Ngondro is recommended, but not required. See more details at the link below.

*11/5 -12/10 in Australia (AEDT)

Choying Dzod:

Unwavering Natural Lucidity

with Pema Khandro, Ph.D. & Khenpo Yeshi

November 8 – November 10
Online

9am -12pm PT | 12pm-3pm ET | 5pm-8pm GMT+1

Beyond effort and achievement is the state of natural ease, the basic space of being. How to breakthrough to find this innate expanse is the focus of a profound Buddhist meditation manual known as The Treasury of Basic Space, The Choying Dzod (chos dbyings rin po che’i mdzod). It presents the essence of esoteric Tibetan Buddhism, known as Great Perfection, or Dzogchen (rdzogs chen) in verse form. Venerated as a manifestation of the expanse of reality itself, The Treasury of Basic Space is the quintessential Dzogchen text by the fourteenth century master, Longchenpa. Join Buddhist Studies Institute for this special program taught online by two esteemed Dzogchen scholars, Khenpo Yeshi, and Dr. Pema Khandro. Experience the power of the coinciding of study and practice.

Text to be studied: “ Jewel Treasure of the Dharmadhatu,” trns. Light of Berotsana

Pema Khandro’s

Birthday Celebration Fundraiser

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)

Everything Is This Wisdom

Pema Khandro for Lion’s Roar

Pema Khandro on the primordial knowing that, according to the Dzogchen teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, is the source and true nature of ourselves and all reality. Read the full article linked below.

2024 Schedule of Events

ONGOING MONTHLY TRAINING

Daily Meditation Online
Vajrayana Training – 1st & 2nd Wednesday of each month
Ngakpa Training – 3rd Wednesday of each month

NOVEMBER
Six Yogas Intensive – November 4 – December 9

Choying Dzod – November 8 – November 10

DECEMBER

21 Taras – Pema Khandro Birthday Fundraiser – December 4

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


💠Upcoming Events at the Buddhist Studies Institute💠

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Choying Dzod:

Unwavering Natural Lucidity

with Pema Khandro, Ph.D. & Khenpo Yeshi

November 8 – November 10
Online

9am -12pm PT | 12pm-3pm ET | 5pm-8pm GMT+1

Beyond effort and achievement is the state of natural ease, the basic space of being. How to breakthrough to find this innate expanse is the focus of a profound Buddhist meditation manual known as The Treasury of Basic Space, The Choying Dzod (chos dbyings rin po che’i mdzod). It presents the essence of esoteric Tibetan Buddhism, known as Great Perfection, or Dzogchen (rdzogs chen) in verse form. Venerated as a manifestation of the expanse of reality itself, The Treasury of Basic Space is the quintessential Dzogchen text by the fourteenth century master, Longchenpa. Join Buddhist Studies Institute for this special program taught online by two esteemed Dzogchen scholars, Khenpo Yeshi, and Dr. Pema Khandro. Experience the power of the coinciding of study and practice.

Text to be studied: “ Jewel Treasure of the Dharmadhatu,” trns. Light of Berotsana

Six Yogas Intensive

Online Weekly Live Class –

Mondays with Pema Khandro, Ph.D.

November 4 – December 9
5pm-7pm PT | 8-10pm ET | 12pm-2pm AEDT*

&

Online Daily Group Practice

November 5 – December 17

8am-9am PT | 11am -12pm ET | 4pm-5pm GMT

Niguma, Naropa, Longchenpa and the greatest masters of the Tibetan traditions practiced a system of esoteric meditations known as The Six Yogas. Join scholar and teacher, Pema Khandro  Ph.D., for a seven week intensive journey into the history and practice of the Six Yogas. Practice these profound techniques in a warm and brilliant community.

Join scholar and teacher, Pema Khandro  Ph.D.,in this seven week journey into the six yogas including their history, their implicit contexts, the practices, and their adaptations over the thousand years that they have been taught.  Trained both as an academic and as a lineage holder of the tradition, Pema Khandro provides a rigorous and compassionate approach to the study of Buddhism.

Pre-requisites: Completing Ngondro is recommended, but not required. See more details at the link below.

*11/5 -12/10 in Australia (AEDT)

Pema Khandro’s

Birthday Celebration Fundraiser

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)

Aren’t You Supposed To Be Enlightened?

(when you should be alarmed)

by Pema Khandro

“Are we supposed to be “enlightened?” Are we supposed to be perfect? If not, how do we measure our lives as Buddhists? If we are not expecting that, what standards are we holding ourselves to?” Read the full article linked below.

2024 Schedule of Events

ONGOING MONTHLY TRAINING

Daily Meditation Online
Vajrayana Training – 1st & 2nd Wednesday of each month
Ngakpa Training – 3rd Wednesday of each month

NOVEMBER
Six Yogas Intensive – November 4 – December 9

Choying Dzod – November 8 – November 10

DECEMBER

21 Taras – Pema Khandro Birthday Fundraiser – December 4

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


✨Six Yogas and Choying Dzod with the Buddhist Studies Institute✨

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Choying Dzod:

Unwavering Natural Lucidity

with Pema Khandro, Ph.D. & Khenpo Yeshi

November 8 – November 10
Online

9am -12pm PT | 12pm-3pm ET | 5pm-8pm GMT+1

Beyond effort and achievement is the state of natural ease, the basic space of being. How to breakthrough to find this innate expanse is the focus of a profound Buddhist meditation manual known as The Treasury of Basic Space, The Choying Dzod (chos dbyings rin po che’i mdzod). It presents the essence of esoteric Tibetan Buddhism, known as Great Perfection, or Dzogchen (rdzogs chen) in verse form. Venerated as a manifestation of the expanse of reality itself, The Treasury of Basic Space is the quintessential Dzogchen text by the fourteenth century master, Longchenpa. Join Buddhist Studies Institute for this special program taught online by two esteemed Dzogchen scholars, Khenpo Yeshi, and Dr. Pema Khandro. Experience the power of the coinciding of study and practice.

Text to be studied: “ Jewel Treasure of the Dharmadhatu,” trns. Light of Berotsana

Six Yogas Intensive

Online Weekly Live Class –

Mondays with Pema Khandro, Ph.D.

November 4 – December 9
5pm-7pm PT | 8-10pm ET | 12pm-2pm AEDT*

&

Online Daily Group Practice

November 5 – December 17

8am-9am PT | 11am -12pm ET | 4pm-5pm GMT

Niguma, Naropa, Longchenpa and the greatest masters of the Tibetan traditions practiced a system of esoteric meditations known as The Six Yogas. Join scholar and teacher, Pema Khandro  Ph.D., for a seven week intensive journey into the history and practice of the Six Yogas. Practice these profound techniques in a warm and brilliant community.

Join scholar and teacher, Pema Khandro  Ph.D.,in this seven week journey into the six yogas including their history, their implicit contexts, the practices, and their adaptations over the thousand years that they have been taught.  Trained both as an academic and as a lineage holder of the tradition, Pema Khandro provides a rigorous and compassionate approach to the study of Buddhism.

Pre-requisites: Completing Ngondro is recommended, but not required. See more details at the link below.

*11/5 -12/10 in Australia (AEDT)

Pema Khandro’s

Birthday Celebration Fundraiser

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)

Pema Khandro for Lion’s Roar
When We Have No Choice

Sometimes there’s no way out. It’s at those times that we can discover the depth and resilience of the mind. Read what Pema Khandro says about When We Have No Choice, in Lion’s Roar.


2024 Schedule of Events

ONGOING MONTHLY TRAINING

Daily Meditation Online
Vajrayana Training – 1st & 2nd Wednesday of each month
Ngakpa Training – 3rd Wednesday of each month

NOVEMBER
Six Yogas Intensive – November 4 – December 9

Choying Dzod – November 8 – November 10

DECEMBER

21 Taras – Pema Khandro Birthday Fundraiser – December 4

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


✨Early Registration Discount Ends Today✨

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Early Registration Discount Ends Today

Choying Dzod:

Unwavering Natural Lucidity

with Pema Khandro, Ph.D. & Khenpo Yeshi

November 8 – November 10
Online

9am -12pm PT | 12pm-3pm ET | 5pm-8pm GMT+1

Beyond effort and achievement is the state of natural ease, the basic space of being. How to breakthrough to find this innate expanse is the focus of a profound Buddhist meditation manual known as The Treasury of Basic Space, The Choying Dzod (chos dbyings rin po che’i mdzod). It presents the essence of esoteric Tibetan Buddhism, known as Great Perfection, or Dzogchen (rdzogs chen) in verse form. Venerated as a manifestation of the expanse of reality itself, The Treasury of Basic Space is the quintessential Dzogchen text by the fourteenth century master, Longchenpa. Join Buddhist Studies Institute for this special program taught online by two esteemed Dzogchen scholars, Khenpo Yeshi, and Dr. Pema Khandro. Experience the power of the coinciding of study and practice.

Text to be studied: “ Jewel Treasure of the Dharmadhatu,” trns. Light of Berotsana

Six Yogas Intensive

Online Weekly Live Class –

Mondays with Pema Khandro, Ph.D.

November 4 – December 9
5pm-7pm PT | 8-10pm ET | 12pm-2pm AEDT*

&

Online Daily Group Practice

November 5 – December 17

8am-9am PT | 11am -12pm ET | 4pm-5pm GMT

Niguma, Naropa, Longchenpa and the greatest masters of the Tibetan traditions practiced a system of esoteric meditations known as The Six Yogas. Join scholar and teacher, Pema Khandro  Ph.D., for a seven week intensive journey into the history and practice of the Six Yogas. Practice these profound techniques in a warm and brilliant community.

Join scholar and teacher, Pema Khandro  Ph.D.,in this seven week journey into the six yogas including their history, their implicit contexts, the practices, and their adaptations over the thousand years that they have been taught.  Trained both as an academic and as a lineage holder of the tradition, Pema Khandro provides a rigorous and compassionate approach to the study of Buddhism.

Pre-requisites: Completing Ngondro is recommended, but not required. See more details at the link below.

*11/5 -12/10 in Australia (AEDT)

2024 Schedule of Events

ONGOING MONTHLY TRAINING

Daily Meditation Online
Vajrayana Training – 1st & 2nd Wednesday of each month
Ngakpa Training – 3rd Wednesday of each month

OCTOBER
A Journey to Bhutan – October 2 – October 18

NOVEMBER
Six Yogas Intensive – November 4 – December 9

Choying Dzod – November 8 – November 10

DECEMBER

21 Taras – Pema Khandro Birthday Fundraiser – December 4

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


✨Choying Dzod Teachings Return! 🪷

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Choying Dzod:

Unwavering Natural Lucidity

with Pema Khandro, Ph.D. & Khenpo Yeshi

November 8 – November 10
Online

9am -12pm PT | 12pm-3pm ET | 5pm-8pm GMT+1

Beyond effort and achievement is the state of natural ease, the basic space of being. How to breakthrough to find this innate expanse is the focus of a profound Buddhist meditation manual known as The Treasury of Basic Space, The Choying Dzod (chos dbyings rin po che’i mdzod). It presents the essence of esoteric Tibetan Buddhism, known as Great Perfection, or Dzogchen (rdzogs chen) in verse form. Venerated as a manifestation of the expanse of reality itself, The Treasury of Basic Space is the quintessential Dzogchen text by the fourteenth century master, Longchenpa. Join Buddhist Studies Institute for this special program taught online by two esteemed Dzogchen scholars, Khenpo Yeshi, and Dr. Pema Khandro. Experience the power of the coinciding of study and practice.

Text to be studied: “ Jewel Treasure of the Dharmadhatu,” trns. Light of Berotsana

Six Yogas Intensive

Online Weekly Live Class –

Mondays with Pema Khandro, Ph.D.

November 4 – December 9
5pm-7pm PT | 8-10pm ET | 12pm-2pm AEDT*

&

Online Daily Group Practice

November 5 – December 17

8am-9am PT | 11am -12pm ET | 4pm-5pm GMT

Niguma, Naropa, Longchenpa and the greatest masters of the Tibetan traditions practiced a system of esoteric meditations known as The Six Yogas. Join scholar and teacher, Pema Khandro  Ph.D., for a seven week intensive journey into the history and practice of the Six Yogas. Practice these profound techniques in a warm and brilliant community.

Join scholar and teacher, Pema Khandro  Ph.D.,in this seven week journey into the six yogas including their history, their implicit contexts, the practices, and their adaptations over the thousand years that they have been taught.  Trained both as an academic and as a lineage holder of the tradition, Pema Khandro provides a rigorous and compassionate approach to the study of Buddhism.

Pre-requisites: Completing Ngondro is recommended, but not required. See more details at the link below.

*11/5 -12/10 in Australia (AEDT)

Four Points of Letting Go in the Bardo

Pema Khandro for Lion’s Roar

“It’s when we lose the illusion of control—a “bardo” state where we are most vulnerable and exposed—that we can discover the creative potential of our lives, says Pema Khandro. Read the full article linked below.

Are you interested in helping us spread the dharma?

The Buddhist Studies Institute is actively seeking a Manager to be available for 5-10 hours a week. This is a volunteer position.

Manager Responsibilities Include:

  • Create clear project plans and goals.

  • Establish a work plan at each stage of the project, and allocate resources accordingly.

  • Create and manage project budgets.

  • Review project plan to determine time frames

  • Remind team members of deadlines and keep team members on deadlines

  • Identify and remove any obstacles that might hinder the team’s ability to meet deadlines.

  • Effectively communicate project-relevant details throughout the organization.

  • Facilitate project-related team meetings.

  • Share project reports with governance committee

  • Collaborate on the Organization’s plans and priority

  • Design and launch evaluation surveys among team and community members.

  • Be the main point of contact for projects.

For more information, please email volunteer@buddhiststudiesinstitute.org or simply click the box below.


2024 Schedule of Events

ONGOING MONTHLY TRAINING

Daily Meditation Online
Vajrayana Training – 1st & 2nd Wednesday of each month
Ngakpa Training – 3rd Wednesday of each month

SEPTEMBER
Ngondro Module 4 – September 9 – October 28

OCTOBER
A Journey to Bhutan – October 2 – October 18

NOVEMBER
Six Yogas Intensive – November 4 – December 9

Choying Dzod – November 8 – November 10

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


A Journey to Bhutan is only 2 weeks away✈️

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A Journey to Bhutan

In the Footsteps of Longchenpa

Pilgrimage to Longchenpa’s Eight Lings in the Himalayan Mountain Kingdom of Bhutan

With Dr. Pema Khandro & Jampa MacKenzie Stewart

October 2 – 18, 2024

Join us for a transformative pilgrimage through Bhutan from October 2nd to 18th, 2024, led by scholar-practitioner Dr. Pema Khandro and Buddhist author Jampa Mackenzie Stewart. This spiritual journey to the Himalayas offers an intimate exploration of the sacred sites and teachings of Dzogchen master Longchenpa. Experience the profound beauty of Bhutan’s landscapes, sacred sites, and its rich Vajrayana Buddhist culture.

Our meticulously crafted itinerary is designed to cater to all levels of physical fitness and interests, ensuring a fulfilling experience for everyone. From daily teachings and meditation sessions to interactions with local lamas and yogis, every aspect is thoughtfully planned to deepen your understanding of the Buddhist view.

This unique pilgrimage is not just a trip but a deep dive into the teachings of a great master. It offers insights into the essence of practice against the backdrop of Bhutan’s breathtaking beauty. Reserve your spot now, as space is limited.


Ngondro Module 4: Intrinsic Wisdom

Module 4 Begins September 9- October 28

Mondays – Online
5-6:30pm PT | 8-9:30pm ET | 10am-11:30am AEST

It’s not too late… you can still join Ngondro Module 4. Even though classes began on September 9, you can catch the recordings and join in our cohort for Intrinsic Wisdom.

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 the sense of empowerment. Join Pema Khandro and the Buddhist Studies Institute for a journey into Ngondro, the core practice of Buddhist tantra.

Module 4: Intrinsic Wisdom. This module focuses on the key theme of Vajrayana, which is empowerment, to experience the power of the indestructible buddhanature within oneself. It begins with Vajrayogini meditation and the seven line prayer, a prayer used widely in the Nyingma tradition to supplicate the awakened mind. This is followed by the guru yoga meditation and merging into Buddhahood.

Six Yogas Intensive

Online Weekly Live Class –

Mondays with Pema Khandro, Ph.D.

November 4 – December 9
5pm-7pm PT | 8-10pm ET | 12pm-2pm AEDT*

&

Online Daily Group Practice

November 5 – December 17

8am-9am PT | 11am -12pm ET | 4pm-5pm GMT

Niguma, Naropa, Longchenpa and the greatest masters of the Tibetan traditions practiced a system of esoteric meditations known as The Six Yogas. Join scholar and teacher, Pema Khandro  Ph.D., for a seven week intensive journey into the history and practice of the Six Yogas. Practice these profound techniques in a warm and brilliant community.

Join scholar and teacher, Pema Khandro  Ph.D.,in this seven week journey into the six yogas including their history, their implicit contexts, the practices, and their adaptations over the thousand years that they have been taught.  Trained both as an academic and as a lineage holder of the tradition, Pema Khandro provides a rigorous and compassionate approach to the study of Buddhism.

Pre-requisites: Completing Ngondro is recommended, but not required. See more details at the link below.

*11/5 -12/10 in Australia (AEDT)

Choying Dzod:

Unwavering Natural Lucidity

with Pema Khandro, Ph.D. & Khenpo Yeshi

November 8 – November 10
Online

9am -12pm PT | 12pm-3pm ET | 5pm-8pm GMT+1

Beyond effort and achievement is the state of natural ease, the basic space of being. How to breakthrough to find this innate expanse is the focus of a profound Buddhist meditation manual known as The Treasury of Basic Space, The Choying Dzod (chos dbyings rin po che’i mdzod). It presents the essence of esoteric Tibetan Buddhism, known as Great Perfection, or Dzogchen (rdzogs chen) in verse form. Venerated as a manifestation of the expanse of reality itself, The Treasury of Basic Space is the quintessential Dzogchen text by the fourteenth century master, Longchenpa. Join Buddhist Studies Institute for this special program taught online by two esteemed Dzogchen scholars, Khenpo Yeshi, and Dr. Pema Khandro. Experience the power of the coinciding of study and practice.

Text to be studied: “ Jewel Treasure of the Dharmadhatu,” trns. Light of Berotsana

Meet the Teacher

Pema Khandro for Lion’s Roar

Pema Khandro gets personal with the Lion’s Roar readership.


Are you interested in helping us spread the dharma?

The Buddhist Studies Institute is actively seeking a Manager to be available for 5-10 hours a week. This is a volunteer position.

Manager Responsibilities Include:

  • Create clear project plans and goals.

  • Establish a work plan at each stage of the project, and allocate resources accordingly.

  • Create and manage project budgets.

  • Review project plan to determine time frames

  • Remind team members of deadlines and keep team members on deadlines

  • Identify and remove any obstacles that might hinder the team’s ability to meet deadlines.

  • Effectively communicate project-relevant details throughout the organization.

  • Facilitate project-related team meetings.

  • Share project reports with governance committee

  • Collaborate on the Organization’s plans and priority

  • Design and launch evaluation surveys among team and community members.

  • Be the main point of contact for projects.

For more information, please email volunteer@buddhiststudiesinstitute.org or simply click the box below.


2024 Schedule of Events

ONGOING MONTHLY TRAINING

Daily Meditation Online
Vajrayana Training – 1st & 2nd Wednesday of each month
Ngakpa Training – 3rd Wednesday of each month

SEPTEMBER
Ngondro Module 4 – September 9 – October 28

OCTOBER
A Journey to Bhutan – October 2 – October 18

NOVEMBER
Six Yogas Intensive – November 4 – December 9

Choying Dzod – November 8 – November 10

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


✨Advanced Meditation Teacher Training Starts Tomorrow!✨

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There’s still time…

Advanced Meditation Teacher Training Starts Tomorrow!

Advanced Meditation Teacher Training

Begins September 13- September 15*

9am-12pm PT | 12-3pm ET | 5-8pm GMT

Take meditation teaching to the next level by receiving an Advanced Meditation Teacher Certificate from the Buddhist Studies Institute. There is an urgent need for Meditation teachers who have rigorous, in-depth training beyond Mindfulness techniques. Mindfulness has opened the door to meditation in every possible setting from elementary schools to board rooms. This has left a gap for those interested in Buddhist meditation and Buddhist traditions, students want to learn more and need expert teachers to guide them.

This course focuses on the teaching of three core practices to introduce students to the Buddhist tradition. Advanced Meditation teachers will learn to lead:

  • Tonglen, the meditation on love and compassion from Mahayana Buddhism,

  • The Heart Sutra chanting meditation, the foundation of non-duality

  • The Four Noble Truths, the Buddha’s first teaching and the core principles of Buddhism

    *This training is multi-modal and dynamic and will include the weekend sessions plus weekly practice sessions and weekly practicums. Click the box below for full details on this 3-year program.

2024 Schedule of Events

ONGOING MONTHLY TRAINING

Daily Meditation Online
Vajrayana Training – 1st & 2nd Wednesday of each month
Ngakpa Training – 3rd Wednesday of each month

SEPTEMBER
Ngondro Module 4 – September 9 – October 28
Advanced Meditation Teacher Training – September 13-15

OCTOBER
A Journey to Bhutan – October 2 – October 18

NOVEMBER
Six Yogas Intensive – November 4 – December 9

Choying Dzod – November 8 – November 10

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


Letter from Pema Khandro

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Letter from Pema Khandro

Dear Dharma Friends,

I remember in my interview with Myokei Caine-Barrett for a LionsRoar panel I was doing, I asked her what advice she would give to her younger self. She said, it would be, to “tell the whole truth of your life to someone.”  
I remembered being really surprised that she gave the same answer that I would give as well – which is fundamentally, above all, to cultivate deep, authentic, honest relationships as the core resource of a spiritual life.

It was one of the things that so many people learned during the pandemic is how much we need relationships and need community. In a Buddhist life it is like this too – we need connections, the feedback that relationships give us, and the opportunities for mutual care… community can take spiritual work to the next level. Whether online or in person, its the whole range of conversations, from small talk to deep sharing that generates a sense of connection and belonging that is such a core human need, so I would say too that if there is one advice I could give others for their spiritual path it is that, to prioritize friendship, community, and sangha.

There is something particularly special about the relationships formed in a Buddhist practice community. Through Buddhist meditation we share the experience of being deeply quiet together in a group, or chanting. That non-verbal experience, and somatic experience of calm and safety in a group is something our bodies and nervous systems need know.

I have noticed also that being in community is a way of resisting the echo-chamber that social media creates. In our community, because of its cross-cultural, multi-generational and international character – people who might not meet otherwise, communicate across timezones, engaging with such a wide array of fascinating people. It can be surprising and healing. We learn from each other and grow together on the deepest levels. Indeed, I have witnessed the sangha support each other through births, deaths, illnesses, disappointments, and triumphs, such friendships are precious resources, it is such a honor to experience how the sangha jewel can be a refuge indeed.

This is why I have trained meditation teachers all these years, to foster communities, communities based on care and contemplation, and this of course has been such a primary mission of the Buddhist Studies Institute, to hold a highly connected environment in which rigorous dharma study and practice can be engaged. I believe this is the best way to change the world, with thousands of meditation teachers in places I might never go, representing the tradition in the way only they can. Watching this come to fruition with the graduates of our program has been one of the great joys of my life, and I want to continue to support the meditation teachers that I have trained over the last two decades.

For this reason I am overjoyed to be beginning our Advanced Meditation Teacher Training course this weekend, an opportunity for the development of new Umdzes, the group practice leaders, and a way to support our ever growing community with new teachers and leaders. May we nurture and foster precious community together.

My best to you always,



✨Ngondro Starts Today!✨

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It’s not too late to join Ngondro-
Training Starts Today!

Ngondro Module 4: Intrinsic Wisdom

Module 4 Begins September 9- October 28

Mondays – Online
5-6:30pm PT | 8-9:30pm ET | 10am-11:30am AEST

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 the sense of empowerment. Join Pema Khandro and the Buddhist Studies Institute for a journey into Ngondro, the core practice of Buddhist tantra.

Module 4: Intrinsic Wisdom. This module focuses on the key theme of Vajrayana, which is empowerment, to experience the power of the indestructible buddhanature within oneself. It begins with Vajrayogini meditation and the seven line prayer, a prayer used widely in the Nyingma tradition to supplicate the awakened mind. This is followed by the guru yoga meditation and merging into Buddhahood.

2024 Schedule of Events

ONGOING MONTHLY TRAINING

Daily Meditation Online
Vajrayana Training – 1st & 2nd Wednesday of each month
Ngakpa Training – 3rd Wednesday of each month

SEPTEMBER
Ngondro Module 4 – September 9 – October 28
Advanced Meditation Teacher Training – September 13-15

OCTOBER
A Journey to Bhutan – October 2 – October 18

NOVEMBER
Six Yogas Intensive – November 4 – December 9

Choying Dzod – November 8 – November 10

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


✨Check out the latest Buddhist Studies Institute Offerings✨

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Ngondro Module 4: Intrinsic Wisdom

Module 4 Begins September 9- October 28

Mondays – Online
5-6:30pm PT | 8-9:30pm ET | 10am-11:30am AEST

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 the sense of empowerment. Join Pema Khandro and the Buddhist Studies Institute for a journey into Ngondro, the core practice of Buddhist tantra.

Module 4: Intrinsic Wisdom. This module focuses on the key theme of Vajrayana, which is empowerment, to experience the power of the indestructible buddhanature within oneself. It begins with Vajrayogini meditation and the seven line prayer, a prayer used widely in the Nyingma tradition to supplicate the awakened mind. This is followed by the guru yoga meditation and merging into Buddhahood.

Advanced Meditation Teacher Training

Begins September 13- September 15*

9am-12pm PT | 12-3pm ET | 5-8pm GMT

Take meditation teaching to the next level by receiving an Advanced Meditation Teacher Certificate from the Buddhist Studies Institute. There is an urgent need for Meditation teachers who have rigorous, in-depth training beyond Mindfulness techniques. Mindfulness has opened the door to meditation in every possible setting from elementary schools to board rooms. This has left a gap for those interested in Buddhist meditation and Buddhist traditions, students want to learn more and need expert teachers to guide them.

This course focuses on the teaching of three core practices to introduce students to the Buddhist tradition. Advanced Meditation teachers will learn to lead:

  • Tonglen, the meditation on love and compassion from Mahayana Buddhism,

  • The Heart Sutra chanting meditation, the foundation of non-duality

  • The Four Noble Truths, the Buddha’s first teaching and the core principles of Buddhism

    *This training is multi-modal and dynamic and will include the weekend sessions plus weekly practice sessions and weekly practicums. Click the box below for full details on this 3-year program.

A Journey to Bhutan

In the Footsteps of Longchenpa

Pilgrimage to Longchenpa’s Eight Lings in the Himalayan Mountain Kingdom of Bhutan

With Dr. Pema Khandro & Jampa MacKenzie Stewart

October 2 – 18, 2024

Join us for a transformative pilgrimage through Bhutan from October 2nd to 18th, 2024, led by scholar-practitioner Dr. Pema Khandro and Buddhist author Jampa Mackenzie Stewart. This spiritual journey to the Himalayas offers an intimate exploration of the sacred sites and teachings of Dzogchen master Longchenpa. Experience the profound beauty of Bhutan’s landscapes, sacred sites, and its rich Vajrayana Buddhist culture.

Our meticulously crafted itinerary is designed to cater to all levels of physical fitness and interests, ensuring a fulfilling experience for everyone. From daily teachings and meditation sessions to interactions with local lamas and yogis, every aspect is thoughtfully planned to deepen your understanding of the Buddhist view.

This unique pilgrimage is not just a trip but a deep dive into the teachings of a great master. It offers insights into the essence of practice against the backdrop of Bhutan’s breathtaking beauty. Reserve your spot now, as space is limited.


Six Yogas Intensive

Online Weekly Live Class –

Mondays with Pema Khandro, Ph.D.

November 4 – December 9
5pm-7pm PT | 8-10pm ET | 12pm-2pm AEDT*

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Online Daily Group Practice

November 5 – December 17

8am-9am PT | 11am -12pm ET | 4pm-5pm GMT

Niguma, Naropa, Longchenpa and the greatest masters of the Tibetan traditions practiced a system of esoteric meditations known as The Six Yogas. Join scholar and teacher, Pema Khandro Ph.D., for a seven week intensive journey into the history and practice of the Six Yogas. Practice these profound techniques in a warm and brilliant community.

Join scholar and teacher, Pema Khandro Ph.D.,in this seven week journey into the six yogas including their history, their implicit contexts, the practices, and their adaptations over the thousand years that they have been taught.  Trained both as an academic and as a lineage holder of the tradition, Pema Khandro provides a rigorous and compassionate approach to the study of Buddhism.

Pre-requisites: Completing Ngondro is recommended, but not required. See more details at the link below.

*11/5 -12/10 in Australia (AEDT)

When Sadness Rages Like Fire

Pema Khandro for Lion’s Roar

In this podcast, Pema Khandro shares the life of the Tibetan yogi Shakbar, whose practice and teachings were inseparable from loss and grief.

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2024 Schedule of Events

ONGOING MONTHLY TRAINING

Daily Meditation Online
Vajrayana Training – 1st & 2nd Wednesday of each month
Ngakpa Training – 3rd Wednesday of each month

SEPTEMBER
Ngondro Module 4 – September 9 – October 28
Advanced Meditation Teacher Training – September 13-15

OCTOBER
A Journey to Bhutan – October 2 – October 18

NOVEMBER
Six Yogas Intensive – November 4 – December 9

Choying Dzod – November 8 – November 10

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