The Nyingma Institute, founded by Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche, is one of America’s oldest Tibetan Buddhist centers of learning.

Receive gentle guidance in a supportive setting
Immerse yourself in a day-long workshop or week-long retreat
Rest and renew in a tranquil, sacred environment

Step 1: Heal the causes of suffering and generate a positive momentum of body, speech and mind

Step 2: Enter a path of inquiry and insight into the nature of being
Step 3: Realize your potential to benefit yourself and others
Tribute to Jack van der Meulen

Tribute to Jack van der Meulen

“Jack was a loving, kind, open-hearted being who introduced countless people to the treasures of Kum Nye and the spiritual life.”

Offering the Caring Anthem

Offering the Caring Anthem

We at the Nyingma Institute, dedicated to the Buddhist path of healing the causes of suffering and generating a positive momentum of body, speech and mind offer these words from Tarthang Tulku’s Caring book for all of us, inter-connected . . .

Bodhisattva Path in Action

Our founder, Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche, created a network of organizations that have made a historic contribution to the preservation of Tibetan culture. At the Nyingma Institute, we emphasize the importance of putting one’s spiritual ideals into action, and invite our dedicated students to join in this path of service.

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