• FRIEND
  • 12+
    per month
  • Become a Friend
  • Support Non-Profit Buddhist Education
  • Member-Only Events
  • Bi-Annual Member Letter from Pema Khandro
  • Open Teaching Recordings: Guided Meditation Series, Excellent Path to Enlightenment: Module 1, Transforming Fear
  • Digital Download: Presence as the Path – First Year Meditation Manual
  • 10% Discount on General Programs
  • Self-Paced Courses: Buddhist Ethics, Sutra Tantra Dzogchen, Tibetan Dream Yoga
  • 25% Discount on Intensive Study & Certificate Programs
  • Vajrayana Training Bi-Monthly Online Modules & Recordings. Current Module: The Vajrayogini Teachings.
  • *Free Tuition on General Curriculum and Retreats: Vajrayana Retreat, Dzogchen Retreat, Chod Retreat, Bliss Retreat, Vajra Sangha Retreat, Vajrayana Training, Changing Your Karma, Ngakpa Training, Ngondro Training
  • Become a Friend
  • SUPPORTER
  • 54+
    per month
  • Become a Supporter
  • Support Non-Profit Buddhist Education
  • Member-Only Events
  • Bi-Annual Member Letter from Pema Khandro
  • Open Teaching Recordings: Guided Meditation Series, Excellent Path to Enlightenment: Module 1, Transforming Fear
  • Digital Download: Presence as the Path – First Year Meditation Manual
  • 10% Discount on General Programs
  • Self-Paced Courses: Buddhist Ethics, Sutra Tantra Dzogchen, Tibetan Dream Yoga
  • 25% Discount on Intensive Study & Certificate Programs
  • Vajrayana Training Bi-Monthly Online Modules & Recordings. Current Module: The Vajrayogini Teachings.
  • *Free Tuition on General Curriculum and Retreats: Vajrayana Retreat, Dzogchen Retreat, Chod Retreat, Bliss Retreat, Vajra Sangha Retreat, Vajrayana Training, Changing Your Karma, Ngakpa Training, Ngondro Training
  • Become a Supporter
  • SNOW LION
  • 150+
    per month
  • Become a Snow Lion
  • Support Non-Profit Buddhist Education
  • Member-Only Events
  • Bi-Annual Member Letter from Pema Khandro
  • Open Teaching Recordings: Guided Meditation Series, Excellent Path to Enlightenment: Module 1, Transforming Fear
  • Digital Download: Presence as the Path – First Year Meditation Manual
  • 50% Discount on General Programs
  • Self-Paced Courses: Buddhist Ethics, Sutra Tantra Dzogchen, Tibetan Dream Yoga, Medicine Buddha
  • 25% Discount on Intensive Study & Certificate Programs
  • Vajrayana Training Bi-Monthly Online Modules & Recordings. Current Module: The Vajrayogini Teachings.
  • *Free Tuition on General Curriculum and Retreats: Vajrayana Retreat, Dzogchen Retreat, Chod Retreat, Bliss Retreat, Vajra Sangha Retreat, Vajrayana Training, Changing Your Karma, Ngakpa Training, Ngondro Training
  • Become a Snow Lion
  • SUSTAINER
  • 250+
    per month
  • Become a Sustainer
  • Support Non-Profit Buddhist Education
  • Member-Only Events
  • Bi-Annual Member Letter from Pema Khandro
  • Open Teaching Recordings: Guided Meditation Series, Excellent Path to Enlightenment: Module 1, Transforming Fear
  • Digital Download: Presence as the Path – First Year Meditation Manual
  • 100% Discount on General Programs*
  • Self-Paced Courses: Buddhist Ethics, Sutra Tantra Dzogchen, Tibetan Dream Yoga, Medicine Buddha
  • 40% Discount on Intensive Study & Certificate Programs
  • Vajrayana Training Bi-Monthly Online Modules & Recordings. Current Module: The Vajrayogini Teachings.
  • *Free Tuition on General Curriculum and Retreats: Vajrayana Retreat, Dzogchen Retreat, Chod Retreat, Bliss Retreat, Vajra Sangha Retreat, Vajrayana Training, Changing Your Karma, Ngakpa Training, Ngondro Training
  • Become a Sustainer

About Membership

The Buddhist Yogis Sangha is a network of people who support the integration of Buddhist wisdom into every aspect of life.

Membership is open to anyone – any faith, background, orientation or walk of life. Our community is diverse – with people participating from all over the world. Members attend retreats, attend online classes, or simply join membership as an expression of support for the tradition of Tibet’s Buddhist Yogis and the teachings of Pema Khandro Rinpoche.

Your Membership:

  • Supports our mission to offer accessible Buddhist education
  • Promotes the lineage of Buddhist yogis
  • Shares Pema Khandro’s teachings
  • Supports Pema Khandro’s programs and retreats
  • Develops online programs
  • Continues our residential centers
  • Runs our dynamic practice communities
  • Supports leadership development for local sangha leaders
  • Sustains our humanitarian projects to educate children in the Himalayas
  • Links our worldwide Buddhist Yogis sangha together

Membership is an expression of generosity and support. Our non-profit organization is supported by a combination of tuition from courses, monthly membership, and individual donations. However, our monthly membership pledges are the major source of funding that provides the steady basis of support. Through these pledges, we plan our courses and maintain our operating expenses.

Membership is a way to connect. Membership pledges also create a network of sangha members who support our mission and keep in touch with the heart of our community. Member-only events offer a way to connect through member-only teachings online like Dzogchen Day, or members-only events in person, like the Tsok gatherings and events with teachers. Member letters from Pema Khandro Rinpoche and a member-only online library offer inspiration and learning. Membership links up like-minded people through online discussion groups, email groups, and community building member events.

FAQ

Follow these steps to update, pause, or cancel your subscription at anytime:

  1. Visit www.buddhiststudiesinstitute.org.
  2. Log in with your username and password.
  3. Navigate to Member Portal → My Member Account → Subscriptions,
    or go directly to buddhiststudiesinstitute.org/account.
  4. Find your current subscription and select Update, Pause, or Cancel.
  5. Follow the prompts and confirm to save your changes.

To update your credit card or payment details:

  1. Log in at buddhiststudiesinstitute.org.
  2. Go to Member Portal → My Member Account → Subscriptions.
  3. Locate your active subscription and select Update.
  4. Enter your new payment information and save your changes.

To switch to a different membership level, you’ll need to cancel your current subscription first. Once canceled, you can start a new subscription at your desired level.

Most membership levels may be changed, paused, or canceled at any time*. (To switch to a different membership level, you’ll need to cancel your current subscription first. Once canceled, you can start a new subscription at your desired level.)

*In some circumstances, there may be a time commitment connected with Membership level when access to a program is linked with membership. Ex. Access to Vajrayana Training is linked with a time commitment of 6 months of Snow Lion membership

Additional costs may apply based on Member level.
Please refer to the benefits chart above to see what is included for each level of Membership.

*The only expenses not covered by the ALL ACCESS PASS are:
– Guest teacher classes and events
– Catering and meals for events
– Lodging costs when the school rents residential retreat facilities
– Donations to teachers
– Certificate Trainings

All donations and payments for tuition, membership, or services are non-refundable.

*However, in the case that payment was made but attendance was not possible, credit may be applied to future tuition or services. 

Donations to Ngakpa International and Pema Khandro Foundation are tax deductible.
Federal Tax ID:  68-0529687.

*Any payments for which services are rendered, such as but not limited to: classes, courses, training, retreats, meals, or lodging, are not tax deductible according to US Federal Tax law.