Learn to Revitalize Body and Mind

Explore meditation, Tibetan yoga, human psychology, and the art of living to your fullest potential. “Meditation is not withdrawal from life, it is an extension: we can take it with us to enrich whatever we do, wherever we go.” From Openness Mind by Tarthung Tulku,...

Sunday Evenings

Sunday Evenings As of 3/11/2020, all our programs are online only. Learn more If you’d like to attend Sunday Morning Kum Nye (10 am – Noon)  online via Zoom, please sign up HERE. You will receive the link in the confirmation email.  For the Sunday Talk (6 pm – 7 pm),...

Ways to Get Involved

Volunteer Part Time Full Time Residential Work-Study A Community of Volunteers Want to learn Buddhist practices and philosophy? Interested in being part of a Buddhist community? Looking to enter a meaningful path of inner growth and inquiry? Come join the volunteer...

Staying Here

Located a block away from UC Berkeley at the foothills of Highland and Hearst, we offer a quiet and reserved environment ideal for reflection and introspection. Rooms offer beautiful views of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge, or our peaceful meditation garden. Furnished...

About Us

Overview & Hours   The Nyingma Institute offers courses, workshops and retreats to the public. We have seven fields of study, including Meditation, Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga, Nyingma Psychology, and more. Our mission is to share the healing wisdom of the Nyingma...