Buddhist Studies Institute

Wishing you Peace, Health and Prosperity this Holiday Season and in the New Year!

~ Best Wishes from Pema Khandro and the Buddhist Studies Institute

Meditation Teacher Training

200 Hour Certification

February 10 – August 4, 2025

Are you ready to embark on a journey that will transform your life and the lives of those around you? The Buddhist Studies Institute’s 200-hour Meditation Teacher Training is more than just a course—it’s an opportunity to deeply connect with your inner wisdom and step into the role of a guide, helping others find peace, clarity, and balance in today’s challenging world.

This comprehensive program combines live classes, mentoring, and practical experience, offering you an in-depth exploration of traditional meditation practices, Buddhist philosophy, and ethical teachings. It’s designed not only to cultivate your own meditation practice but also to equip you with the skills, compassion, and integrity needed to lead others on their path to healing and transformation.

Under the guidance of Pema Khandro, you will learn to teach meditation in a way that addresses the unique needs of modern life, bringing lasting peace and profound change to individuals and communities. This training is for those who feel called to make a meaningful impact and help others cultivate inner peace in a world that needs it now more than ever.

If you’re ready to transform your own life and inspire lasting change in others, we invite you to join us in this powerful journey.

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A New Dawn

Embrace Transformation This Holiday Season

As we move past the solstice and into the holiday season, it’s the perfect time for reflection and transformation. At the Buddhist Studies Institute, we help individuals tap into their inner potential and create lasting change in their lives and communities.

This holiday season, we invite you to invest in your own transformation and support others on their journey. Your donation helps sustain the teachings and practices that empower individuals to connect with their true selves and make a meaningful impact in the world.

Join us in fostering real transformation—help illuminate the path to peace, wisdom, and purpose for all.

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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.

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 cornerstone of deep spiritual transformation, guiding practitioners to confront and heal key aspects of their lives—identity, relationships, body, and the past and future. These practices purify, train, and empower the mind and body, addressing critical areas of Buddhist psychology such as identity, forgiveness, empowerment, and relational dynamics.

This comprehensive Ngondro course will be taught in four modules over the course of one year, supporting steady progress in your practice. Module 1, The Field of Buddhas, will focus on the purification of speech and the generation of the refuge field. This practice helps you connect with your lineage, learn about your spiritual resources, and build a strong foundation of support for your journey.

This course is an invitation to begin a deep, transformative process that will guide you to spiritual freedom, healing, and a more empowered, authentic life.

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New Year Meditation Marathon

Start the Year with a Transformative Journey of Self-Discovery

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

30 Minutes Meditation

This New Year, open the door to profound personal transformation through meditation. Our New Year Meditation Marathon invites you to embrace change, growth, and deeper self-awareness with daily 30-minute guided sessions (8-8:30am PT) of Tibetan Zhine (Calm Abiding) meditation.

Throughout this transformative journey, we’ll explore the Five Buddhist Precepts, helping you cultivate inner peace, clarity, and compassion—tools to create lasting change in your life. An optional community discussion from 8:30-8:45am PT provides space for further reflection and connection, enriching your experience and supporting your growth.

Join us as we step into the year ahead with a commitment to personal transformation, empowering you to live with greater purpose, peace, and presence.

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

Embrace Transforming
Take Courses by Donation this Holiday Season

This holiday season, the Buddhist Studies Institute is offering a special opportunity to access transformative teachings by donation. For a limited time, you can explore select courses on meditation, Buddhist philosophy, and ethics—designed to support your spiritual growth and bring peace and clarity into your life.

These teachings are an invitation to deepen your understanding, cultivate inner peace, and align with the transformative power of Buddhist wisdom. Contribute what you can, and join our community in this journey of personal growth and profound change.

Don’t miss this chance to invest in your spiritual journey. Click below to explore our courses and begin your path of transformation today.