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16 Students Completed the Teacher Training

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Donate – The Dakini Mountain Emergency Fund

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Dakini Mountain and Ngakpa International have been severely affected by the pandemic which has caused a major loss of income. Every contribution at this time makes a difference... More
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New Year Meditation Marathon

Open Dates
100 Days of Practice is an annual meditation marathon offered by the Buddhist Studies Institute. It’s also a Tibetan Yogis tradition to practice 100 days in the winter.  So Together – We Practice! More
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Excellent Path

January 27, 2021
Buddhist Philosophy Online, Open Teaching Webcast. This is a monthly class to support your meditation practice and meet the challenge of integrating meditation into a full, dynamic life […] More
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Ngakpa Live – Online

January 27, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Valid Cognition Course with Geshe Sonam

January 28, 2021
Study Buddhist logic and epistemology to understand how mind knows, (in Sanskrit, Pramana or in Tibetan, tshad ma) and identify how wrong knowledge causes cyclic suffering.This is the study of a classic text on Valid Cognition... More
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Vajrayana Training – Online

February 3, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
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Valid Cognition Course with Geshe Sonam

February 4, 2021
Study Buddhist logic and epistemology to understand how mind knows, (in Sanskrit, Pramana or in Tibetan, tshad ma) and identify how wrong knowledge causes cyclic suffering.This is the study of a classic text on Valid Cognition... More
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The Deep Retreat with Pema Khandro

February 5 - 7, 2021
Online Restorative Meditation Retreat  With Pema Khandro After a year of obstacles and stress, we invite you to join us for a weekend of restoration, serenity and serene contemplation of the ultimate purpose of life. More
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Vajrayana Training – Online

February 10, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
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Valid Cognition Course with Geshe Sonam

February 11, 2021
Study Buddhist logic and epistemology to understand how mind knows, (in Sanskrit, Pramana or in Tibetan, tshad ma) and identify how wrong knowledge causes cyclic suffering.This is the study of a classic text on Valid Cognition... More
Register Now

Ngakpa Training – Online

February 17, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Excellent Path

February 24, 2021
Buddhist Philosophy Online, Open Teaching Webcast. This is a monthly class to support your meditation practice and meet the challenge of integrating meditation into a full, dynamic life […] More
Register Now

Ngakpa Live – Online

February 24, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Vajrayana Training – Online

March 3, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Vajrayana Training – Online

March 10, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Ngakpa Training – Online

March 17, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Excellent Path

March 24, 2021
Buddhist Philosophy Online, Open Teaching Webcast. This is a monthly class to support your meditation practice and meet the challenge of integrating meditation into a full, dynamic life […] More
Register Now

Ngakpa Live – Online

March 24, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Vajrayana Training – Online

April 7, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
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Vajrayana Training – Online

April 14, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
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Ngakpa Training – Online

April 21, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Excellent Path

April 28, 2021
Buddhist Philosophy Online, Open Teaching Webcast. This is a monthly class to support your meditation practice and meet the challenge of integrating meditation into a full, dynamic life […] More
Register Now

Ngakpa Live – Online

April 28, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Vajrayana Training – Online

May 5, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
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Vajrayana Training – Online

May 12, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
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Ngakpa Training – Online

May 19, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Excellent Path

May 26, 2021
Buddhist Philosophy Online, Open Teaching Webcast. This is a monthly class to support your meditation practice and meet the challenge of integrating meditation into a full, dynamic life […] More
Register Now

Ngakpa Live – Online

May 26, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Vajrayana Training – Online

June 2, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
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Vajrayana Training – Online

June 9, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
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Ngakpa Training – Online

June 16, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Excellent Path

June 23, 2021
Buddhist Philosophy Online, Open Teaching Webcast. This is a monthly class to support your meditation practice and meet the challenge of integrating meditation into a full, dynamic life […] More
Register Now

Ngakpa Live – Online

June 23, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Vajrayana Training – Online

July 7, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Vajrayana Training – Online

July 14, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Ngakpa Training – Online

July 21, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Excellent Path

July 28, 2021
Buddhist Philosophy Online, Open Teaching Webcast. This is a monthly class to support your meditation practice and meet the challenge of integrating meditation into a full, dynamic life […] More
Register Now

Ngakpa Live – Online

July 28, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Vajrayana Training – Online

August 4, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Vajrayana Training – Online

August 11, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Ngakpa Training – Online

August 18, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Excellent Path

August 25, 2021
Buddhist Philosophy Online, Open Teaching Webcast. This is a monthly class to support your meditation practice and meet the challenge of integrating meditation into a full, dynamic life […] More
Register Now

Ngakpa Live – Online

August 25, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Vajrayana Training – Online

September 1, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
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Vajrayana Training – Online

September 8, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Ngakpa Training – Online

September 15, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Excellent Path

September 22, 2021
Buddhist Philosophy Online, Open Teaching Webcast. This is a monthly class to support your meditation practice and meet the challenge of integrating meditation into a full, dynamic life […] More
Register Now

Ngakpa Live – Online

September 22, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Vajrayana Training – Online

October 6, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Vajrayana Training – Online

October 13, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Ngakpa Training – Online

October 20, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Excellent Path

October 27, 2021
Buddhist Philosophy Online, Open Teaching Webcast. This is a monthly class to support your meditation practice and meet the challenge of integrating meditation into a full, dynamic life […] More
Register Now

Ngakpa Live – Online

October 27, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Vajrayana Training – Online

November 3, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Vajrayana Training – Online

November 10, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Ngakpa Training – Online

November 17, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Vajrayana Training – Online

December 1, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Vajrayana Training – Online

December 8, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Ngakpa Training – Online

December 15, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

May 14, 2017 by Khandro News

The first ever online version of the Meditation Instructor Training created by Pema Khandro was completed last weekend. This course has been taught in a variety of formats over the last fifteen years, a ninety-day course, a twenty-one day retreat, a once a month year-long retreat, and now as an online training. Participants completed 60 hours of training. (Read more about the training here – Pema Khandro’s Meditation Teacher Training.) This included daily meditation practice and lessons led by Assistant Teachers, Satya Shiva and Aruna Rigdzin, as well as a daily teaching on meditation led by Pema Khandro Rinpoche. The lessons focused on the practice of Calm Abiding Meditation and the science of mind in Buddhist thought.

Twenty-one lessons focused on the practice of Calm Abiding Meditation,  known as Zhine in Tibetan or Shamatha in Sanskrit. It included lessons on what is mind, the stages of meditation, techniques for Calm Abiding Meditation, breathing practices for warm-ups for meditation, ethics for teaching, teaching methodology and more. There were extensive weekly exams on the material and weekend workshops on teaching. The weekend workshops were interactive for the trainees using the online format. This gave them an opportunity to see each other, receive feedback on teaching and dialogue as a group. They also completed daily meditation journals throughout the course.

There were extensive weekly exams on the material and weekend workshops on teaching. The weekend workshops were interactive for the trainees using the online format. This gave them an opportunity to see each other, receive feedback and dialogue as a group. They also had daily meditation journals.

One of the surprising elements of the course is the bond formed by all the participants, who practiced together, wrote and read each other’s daily meditation journals, met in workshops and supported each other through the teaching exams.

Twenty-students began the course and sixteen students finished. They were offered the choice to finish the final requirement, which was a teaching practicum, within the month-long period of the training or to take three months to finish it. Four students finished it within the first month and graduated. Twelve more students will have until August to complete their practicum. The practicum required the trainees to teach three meditation classes in an underserved community. This included classes for people suffering from anxiety and trauma, classes for youth with behavioral challenges, classes for mothers in a small town in Bali and classes for people with chronic stress.

Congratulations to the four graduates and best wishes to the twelve students as they complete their practicum.

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