Letter to a Friend by Master Nagarjuna – Teacher: tba

July 22 – August 9

One of the most celebrated texts by the Indian master Nagarjuna, Letter to a Friend is a poem on the most important aspects of the theory and practice of the Mahayana path, composed specifically for a lay person. Succinct and complete, the study of this text is an excellent opportunity to learn from the source

Year 3 of ‘The Complete Path’ with His Holiness the 42nd Sakya Trizin

August 15 to September 4

This course is part of a 7-year program with His Holiness, guiding students systematically through the entire path, from the Sutra teachings up to the Vajrayana path as taught in the Sakya tradition. To participate in this course, students must have completed parts 1 and 2, which can be done online as well.

Shamatha Retreat with Ven. Dhammadipa

September 9 to 17

Shamatha (‘calm abiding’) refers to a state of mind free of defilements, clear, calm and focused. Such a mind is necessary in the pursuit of wisdom, which is the only tool to overcome ignorance, the root-cause of all suffering.

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Bodhicaryavatara, by Shantideva – The Way of the Bodhisattva – Teacher: His Holiness Ratna Vajra Rinpoche

The Bodhicaryavatara by Shantideva is one of the most celebrated works of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. It teaches in detail the Bodhisattva’s practice of bodhicitta, the heart of awakening, cultivated both in daily life and in meditation.

Parting from the Four Attachments, by Manjushri and Sachen Kunga Nyingpo – Teacher: His Holiness Ratna Vajra Rinpoche

The Bodhicaryavatara by Shantideva is one of the most celebrated works of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. It teaches in detail the Bodhisattva’s practice of bodhicitta, the heart of awakening, cultivated both in daily life and in meditation.

Madhyamakavatara, by Chandrakirti – Introduction to the Middle Way – Teacher: Khenpo Ngawang Jorden

A detailed presentation of the philosophy of emptiness, based on the classical treatise by Chandrakirti, one of the main expounders of the Madhyamaka or Middle Way school in India. This treatise is a commentary on the Mulamadhyamakakarika, the Root Verses on the Middle Way by Nagarjuna, the father of this tradition.

The Meditator’s Nest – Building a Spiritual Practice: Oral teachings on the essentials of the Buddhist path – Teacher: Khenpo Jamyang Tenzin

Drawing from his scholastic and contemplative training, as well as his personal understanding of modern life, Khenpo Jamyang Tenzin offers excellent guidance to both beginners and experienced practitioners on the Buddha’s way. Based on the pith instructions transmitted in the Sakya tradition, such as the Lamdré teachings on The Three Visions and the instructions on Parting from the Four Attachments, as well as the Indian classics of Buddhist philosophy like Shantideva’s The Way of the Bodhisattva and Chandrakirti’s Introduction to the Middle Way, the teachings offered here show us how to integrate both elements—theory and practice—in a most meaningful way on our path.

Shamatha – 10-Day Calm Abiding Retreat – Teacher: Ven. Dhammadipa

Shamatha (‘calm abiding’) refers to a state of mind free of defilements, clear, calm and focused. Such a mind is necessary in the pursuit of wisdom, which is the only tool to overcome ignorance, the root-cause of all suffering. For this reason, proficiency in shamatha meditation is an essential part of the Buddhist training, regardless of which tradition one follows.

Purifying the Mind: The Path of Buddhist Meditation – Teacher: Ven. Dhammadipa

An in-depth introduction to the theory and practice of Buddhist Meditation