Awakening Faith in the Lotus Born Guru: Three-Day Retreat Thursday, May 16 – Saturday, May 18, 2024 In person at the Nyingma Institute We invite you to join us for a three-day retreat focused on connecting with Guru Padmasambhava, the fully awakened master who...
Buddhist Studies Overview At the heart of the Institute’s programs are in-depth courses in traditional Buddhist Studies. These courses investigate the nature of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha; Abhidharma, the study of mind and mental events; the Bodhisattva path and...
Nyingma Psychology Overview Students in these courses study the nature of consciousness, identify patterns of thought, feeling, and emotion, and examine the connection between “inner” and “outer” experience, with a focus on healing and transformation. See current...
Skillful Means Overview Many of us would like to experience greater satisfaction in our everyday work. Can we make work enjoyable while meeting our goals and finding creative accomplishment? Through practical techniques in transforming awareness, concentration, and...
1969 Tarthang Tulku arrives in the Bay Area. In a small house on Webster Street, he holds classes on Tibetan language and basic Buddhist teachings on Tuesday evenings, as well as four-hour sessions on Saturdays consisting of basic teachings, prostrations and...
