With Pema Khandro, Father Francis Tiso, Lama Lhanang Rinpoche, Chagdud Khadro, Shugen Roshi, Julie Rogers, Jim Tucker, M.D., Koshin Paley Ellison and Dr. William McGrath
Open Dates
Teachings on Death and Dying Facing realities of dying, death, and grief are central to our human experience. This program offers practical instructions for helping others in the process of dying and an overview of essential knowledge on death, bardo, and rebirth. This includes self-paced lectures on dying, loss, grief, and illness from Lamas and scholars of Buddhist Studies. Support the Buddhist Studies Institute by donating for these precious teachings. Your contribution, big and small, helps makes in-depth Buddhist training and education more accessible for all. May the teachings spread and flourish!
With Dr. Nicole Willock, Julie Regan, Ph.D., Pema Khandro, Lama Willa Miller, Amy Langenberg , Dr. Ann Gleig, Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, Lama Rod Owens, Dr. Jim Hopper, Dr. Elizabeth Call and Damchö Diana Finnegan
Open Dates
Join Pema Khandro and a group of esteemed Buddhist Studies scholars for an exploration of the history of Buddhist Sexualities from celibacy, to sacred sexuality in Buddhist Tantra and a simple approach to embodied integration with nature in Dzogchen. Support the Buddhist Studies Institute by donating for these precious teachings. Your contribution, big and small, helps makes in-depth Buddhist training and education more accessible for all. May the teachings spread and flourish!
This course on Buddhist Ethics goes through the Five Buddhist Precepts. The five precepts form the basis of a Buddhist way of life and the vows that Buddhists Seek to follow. The Five Precepts are a discipline of freedom, honor, and precision that cover the potent themes of life from the extraordinary perspective of non-duality. Support the Buddhist Studies Institute by donating for these precious teachings. Your contribution, big and small, helps makes in-depth Buddhist training and education more accessible for all. May the teachings spread and flourish!
With Holly Gayley, Judith Simmer-Brown, Sarah Jacoby, Amy Langenberg , Damchö Diana Finnegan, Venerable Karma Lekshe Tsomo and Pema Khandro
Open Dates
This is the missing history of women in Tantric Buddhism. This course addresses the fascinating story of nuns, mothers, teachers, consorts, prophets, and disciples. Taught by scholar-practitioners whose groundbreaking research on women and Buddhism has changed the way we think of Buddhist history. This course will address the history of women in Buddhism, the history of yoginis and dakinis in India and Tibet, the stories of important Buddhist women, Buddhist philosophy on gender, sex, and sexuality, and the role of the consort in historical Tibet, and contemporary manifestations and so much more. Support the Buddhist Studies Institute by donating for…
Equanimity, calm, peace, inner strength, resilience, centeredness… there are so many reasons the world needs meditation teachers. Meditation Teachers can offer important tools for relating to these tumultuous times. Meditation promotes mindfulness and equanimity – the ability to let emotional states arise and pass without becoming overwhelming. With mindfulness, we are able to become aware of our mind-states, rather than carried away by them. It promotes the state of equanimity, the ability to respond skillfully to situations. Instead of responding with knee-jerk reactions, blame, resentment and anger we can choose healthier responses, such as loving-kindness and compassion. "The new…
Join us for a transformative weekend with scholars-and-practitioners of the highest calibre. In this immersive course, we dive into the luminous heart of the Dzogchen tradition through the lens of the great fourteenth-century master Longchenpa. His seminal work, the Tshig-dön mDzöd (The “Treasury of Words and Meaning”), offers a profound mapping of the mind’s nature, the ground of reality, and the path of awakening. Guided by David F. Germano — distinguished Tibetologist whose scholarship illuminates Longchenpa’s philosophical architecture. And by Tulku Pema Khandro, Ph.D.— a recognized lineage holder in the Nyingma-Kagyu streams, bridging deep contemplative practice with academic clarity. Together, they will…
If you are distraught about the condition of the world today, there is something you can do. You can become a certified Meditation teacher offering leadership, compassion, support and the possibility of peace.
Many of you wrote to us this past week asking for a little more time. In response, and with the wish to make this training accessible to all who feel called, we have extended the Early Bird rate for the 2026 Meditation Teacher Training until December 1st.
This program is one of our most cherished offerings. It brings together seasoned practitioners, new meditators, and dedicated students who wish to deepen their experience, stabilize their practice, or learn to guide others with clarity and confidence. It is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the Buddhist lineage while receiving practical tools for teaching meditation in modern contexts.
If you have been considering joining us, this extension creates a little more space to listen deeply, settle your intention, and take your next step.
What This Training Offers • A full curriculum rooted in Buddhist philosophy • Direct support and mentorship from Pema Khandro, Aruna Rigdzin and Satya Shiva • A community committed to authenticity, inquiry, and transformation • Skill-building in guiding meditation with presence, precision, and compassion • Opportunities for practice, and embodied understanding • Completion of a foundational pillar of Buddhist Chaplaincy Training. • For graduates who feel called to teach: the opportunity to apply for BSI’s Daily Meditation Online teaching team and future support roles.
Whether you plan to teach meditation formally or simply wish to stabilize your own inner life, this training offers a profound journey. Many graduates tell us that the most meaningful outcomes were the deep relationships, the sense of belonging, and the transformation that arose through steady practice.
If you feel that pull toward deeper practice, toward sharing meditation with others, or toward understanding the Buddhist path more fully, we welcome you to join us.
Extended Early Bird Tuition The Early Bird rate is now available through December 1st. After that date, standard tuition applies.
We encourage you to register soon if you intend to participate. Space is limited, and we want all who are committed to join with ease.
May this training support your practice, deepen your confidence, and nurture your wisdom in the year ahead.
With warmth, The Team at the Buddhist Studies Institute
200-Hour Certification
Meditation Teacher Training Self-Paced Course Content Accessible Now Live classes Jan 26 – June 27, 2026
Grounded in the unbroken Tibetan tradition and informed by modern best practices, the Meditation Teacher Training program blends classical Zhine methods with practical teaching skills rooted in ethics, boundaries, and cultural humility.
Begin now: access the self-paced curriculum, readings, and pre-reqs.
Establish momentum: start your Daily Meditation Accumulation
Live cohort: gather weekly from late January through June with mentorship and teaching practicum grounded in Tibetan tradition.
Train with expert teachers and a heartfelt community. Learn directly with Tulku Pema Khandro, Ph.D., senior faculty, and dedicated sangha mentors.
Free ~ 30 Minutes ~ Join Any Day ~ Join Every Day!
12pm PST 3pm EST | 8pm GMT
These short, steady sessions offer a serene space to cultivate peace and clarity, support your meditation discipline, and connect with community. Whether you are new to practice or well-established, our instructors will guide you through methods that foster tranquility, insight, and resilience.
Many MTT graduates continue their path here—supporting sessions, leading practice, and deepening their teaching presence within a warm and supportive environment.