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Daily Meditation

Open Dates
Daily Meditation online is daily from 12-12:30pm PT, offered by Buddhist Studies Institute certified meditation instructors as a free service to our worldwide community. Together – We Practice!
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Donate – Save Dakini Mountain!

Open Dates
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...
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Vajrayana Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

February 8, 2023
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…]
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Ngakpa Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

February 15, 2023
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...
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Losar Tibetan New Year Celebration for Members – Online

With Pema Khandro

February 22, 2023
All Members of Ngakpa International and the Buddhist Studies Institute are welcomed to join us for our annual Tibetan Lunar New Year Celebration - Online!
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Ngondro Training, Module 1 – The Field of Buddhas

With Pema Khandro

February 27, 2023
Ngondro are the foundational practices for purifying, training and empowering the body-mind. They form the basis of Vajrayana meditation and serve as the foundation for the highest practices of the nature of mind...
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Vajrayana Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

March 1, 2023
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…]
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Buddhism & Sexuality – Online

With Julie Regan, Ph.D. and Pema Khandro

March 3 - 5, 2023
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.
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Teaching Trauma Informed Meditation

With Pema Khandro, Aruna Rig'dzin and Dr. Satya

March 6 - 27, 2023
Geared towards supporting Meditation Instructors, this class is open to Meditation Instructors certified through the Buddhist Studies Institute or currently enrolled in Meditation Instructor Training, and to meditation instructors who received their instruction and training through other programs and schools. It is also offered as part of the 180-hour Meditation Instructor Training curriculum offered through the Buddhist Studies Institute. Optional weekly 30 minute Focus Groups offer review and discussion of self-paced coursework and time for fostering community connections. Dates & Times: Mondays Mar 6-27, 1-1:30pm pt / 4-4:30pm et Mar 6 - Focus group Mar 13 - LIVE WITH PEMA KHANDRO…
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Vajrayana Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

March 8, 2023
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…]
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Ngakpa Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

March 15, 2023
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...
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Healthy Boundaries for Teachers and Leaders

With Pema Khandro, Aruna Rig'dzin and Dr. Satya

March 25 - April 24, 2023
Geared towards supporting Meditation Instructors, this webclass is open to Meditation Instructors certified through the Buddhist Studies Institute or...
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Chakrasamvara Empowerment & Teachings

With Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche and Pema Khandro

March 31 - April 2, 2023
Enter the practice of deity yoga in this weekend retreat focused on Chakrasamvara meditation.
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Vajrayana Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

April 5, 2023
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…]
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Vajrayana Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

April 12, 2023
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…]
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Ngakpa Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

April 19, 2023
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...
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Vajrayana Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

May 3, 2023
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…]
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Vajrayana Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

May 10, 2023
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…]
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Ngakpa Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

May 17, 2023
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...
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Vajrayana Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

June 7, 2023
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…]
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Vajrayana Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

June 14, 2023
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…]
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Ngakpa Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

June 14, 2023
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...
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Vajrayana Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

July 5, 2023
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…]
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Vajrayana Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

July 12, 2023
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…]
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Ngakpa Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

July 19, 2023
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...
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Vajrayana Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

August 2, 2023
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…]
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Vajrayana Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

August 9, 2023
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…]
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Ngakpa Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

August 16, 2023
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...
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Vajrayana Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

September 6, 2023
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…]
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Vajrayana Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

September 13, 2023
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…]
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Ngakpa Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

September 20, 2023
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...
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Vajrayana Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

October 4, 2023
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…]
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Feast of Nectar – Vajra Sangha Retreat

With Pema Khandro

October 6 - 8, 2023
Feast of Nectar - Vajra Sangha Retreat Oct 6th-8th. In-person - Location TBA Pre-requisite: Vajra Sangha membership
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Vajrayana Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

October 11, 2023
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…]
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Ngakpa Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

October 18, 2023
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...
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Vajrayana Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

November 1, 2023
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…]
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Vajrayana Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

November 8, 2023
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…]
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Ngakpa Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

November 15, 2023
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...
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Vajrayana Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

December 6, 2023
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…]
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Vajrayana Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

December 13, 2023
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…]
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Ngakpa Training – Online

With Pema Khandro

December 20, 2023
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...
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

January 19, 2022 by BuddhistYogis

ENERGY AND POWER

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Dear Dharma Friends,

I turned on the news the other day and found out there was a Tsunami advisory on the West coast. Dakini Mountain is far from the coast, but it was another example of how we are in a time of multiple crisis, from the pandemic to climate change, to personal health and social change. Challenges are a part of life, and there are times like these when it is the governing theme of life, when uncertainty is more apparent. Which is why it makes perfect sense that Tibetan Buddhists spend so much time and effort training to have a stable, calm mind whatever arises – a mind that is not dull and stuck but is flexible, adaptive, present enough to be responsive. One of our primary ways of training for this in Buddhist tantra is a meditation series called “ngondro.” It is a hard-core meditation series, it takes six to nine months to complete though some people take years or even decades. It includes forty thousand to four hundred thousand repetitions of various mind, body techniques and prayers. Great yogis would even then repeat the ngondro series again, once, twice, some say it is ideal to do it four or five times. I met nuns living on a mountain top in Nepal who had done the ngondro series eleven times!  Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche said that trying to do good in the world without first doing ngondro is like trying to build a palace on a frozen lake – because we cannot do good for others without having a firm foundation. Why do Tibetan Buddhists value this type of meditation training so much? Why not just do Calm Abiding? I believe it is because of the value there is on energy and power in Buddhist tantra. The idea is that one must deal with one’s own fundamental obstructions and untie one’s own knots in order to be in a clear state, the type of clarity that is required to show up in the world. In Tibetan Buddhism our greatest value is kindness and love, but these are not simple states to maintain, we have to train. Ngondro is the ideal training because we exercise and express our wisdom energies, letting go of our fictive self to find the expanse within which kindness is possible and is authentic. It also addresses a fundamental concern of tantra, which is how we are with our identity. According to Buddhism, ordinarily, human beings live in states of grasping and self-clinging. The model in Buddhism instead is a model of interdependence and care. For tantra it is additionally a matter of creativity, of engagement with sacred energies like the Buddhas, bodhisatttvas, Dakinis and other wisdom beings. The practices of tantric meditation are contemplations that these buddhas live within us as our very own innermost mind. So that way identity shifts from a locked, dualistic prison to be a domain of display, of creative altruism, an axis of liberation. As Thinley Norbu Rinpoche said, “Fish play in water, birds play in the sky, ordinary beings play on earth. Sublime beings play in display.” I often think of this when I think about the purpose of ngondro, which works in such a deep way with how we know ourselves, with what we know ourselves to be. Ngondro is a process of refuge, resource, healing and empowerment so that we can begin to play in the display of how we are in the world.
 
There are different approaches to ngondro, for some schools of Tibetan Buddhism it is reserved for much later.  But for the Nyingma tradition we open the door to ngondro meditations sooner, because for us it is the core or nucleus of spiritual training. 
 
We have been fortunate to continue ngondro through the pandemic via the Buddhist Studies Institute. We had our first online training with the Iron Mice, the group who started ngondro in the year of the Iron Mice and completed it during the pandemic. Congratulations Iron Mice! Some of the Iron Mice will continue to join us again this year. This year, we will also start a new group, the Water Tigers, who will begin and complete ngondro together during the pandemic and beyond into the after times. For this year’s group we have expanded support, weekly ngondro practice meetings and we will also continue to offer practice partners. You are warmly invited to join us, there is always a place for you here.
 
Praying for your good health and for everyone you know to also be healthy or recover swiftly. 
 
May we meet at Dakini Mountain,
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NGONDRO TRAINING STARTS JAN 24TH!

2022 Ngondro Generic

2022 is the year you will finally finish Ngondro!
HEART OF THE VAST EXPANSE
Ngondro Training
With Pema Khandro
 
Begins January 24th, 2022
 
Self-Paced Classes
Live Webinars
Weekly Practice Group

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Meditation is more than you think! Tibetan Buddhists engage in meditation as a dynamic system for identity transformation, healing from the past, changing karma and generating resilient compassion. Ngondro is pillar of Vajrayana meditation engaging with all the techniques that central to Buddhist Tantra. But Ngondro can be extremely difficult to complete by oneself. It is a practice best done with expert guidance and community support. In 2022, the Ngondro Training is being offered in an expanded program with extra support – weekly Monday night meetings plus live webinars and self paced material. 

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Join the Ngondro Training at the first Live Webinar Class with Pema Khandro on January 24th, 2022. Then get all your questions answered in the quarterly live classes with Pema Khandro.

Live Webinars and Self-Paced Learning

with Pema Khandro

Ngondro self-paced classes and live webinars will be led by Lama Pema Khandro, scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism. Khandro-la’s teachings emphasize Buddhist philosophy and practice from a trauma-informed, feminist perspective that engages tradition with the great questions of our time. Classes with Pema Khandro will be given by self-paced videos and live meetings once a quarter, with practice sessions led in between by Tsalgyur.

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New for 2022:
Monday Nights
Ngondro Practice
Led by Tsalgyur

Ngondro students can enjoy support to accomplish the accumulations with a weekly online practice group. It is optional to join with your ngondro community every Monday night in Ngondro practice led by Tsalgyur. 

 

Also, foster a community through signing up for an accountability partner to support each other through the journey. 

About Tsal’gyur Dorje Tsalgyur has been studying with Pema Khandro since 2005. She is the Membership Co-ordinator and Registrar for the Buddhist Studies Institute and has been on the leadership team for Ngakpa International since 2012. Tsal’gyur is a certified Yoga Instructor, Meditation Teacher, and Teaching Assistant in the school. Having danced professionally for 10 years, she now teaches ballet, yoga, and meditation in group classes and private lessons.

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THE WORLD NEEDS MEDITATION TEACHERS MORE THAN EVER

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Meditation Instructor Training 2022

With Pema Khandro, Aruna Rig’dzen, & Dr. Satya

 

150 Hour Certification Training

Begins March 26, 2022

 

The Meditation Instructor Training supplies the fundamental knowledge and experience necessary to lead meditation classes and one-day meditation intensives.

People all over the world have turned to Buddhist meditation as a source of wisdom. Meditation offers a powerful method to access a sense of spaciousness, peace and authentic presence.

The practical benefits of meditation are well documented. Research shows it improves mood, reduces stress (Brown & Warren 2003), it improves memory, visuospatial reasoning, sustained attention and executive brain function (Zeidan et al. 2010). It reduces sub-clinical depression and anxiety (Schreiner and Malcolm 2012). 

From a Buddhist point of view, when we know how to meditate, we learn how to work with mind and emotions. We have a practice for unraveling conditioned scripts and unconscious habits. Meditation is a pathway to discovering human goodness by making peace with our mind. Ultimately, it is a method for getting free from dissatisfaction, resolving confusion and waking up to see reality more clearly.

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UPCOMING EVENTS & OTHER NEWS

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Daily & Weekly Programs

  • Daily Meditation, Free Every Day at 12 PT / 3pm ET Taught by many wonderful, certified Meditation Instructors!
  • Vajrayana Training, 1st & 2nd Wed at 6pm PT
  • Ngakpa Training, 3rd Wed at 6pm PT
  • Excellent Path, 4th Wed at 6pm PT
  • Umdze Training, 4th Wed

January

  • Jan 24, Ngondro Training – Module 1 The Field of Buddhas

February

  • Feb 23 – Excellent Path – Buddhist Philosophy Resumes
  • Feb 26 – Dakini Day Chod – Laughter of the Dakinis

March – Next MIT begins in March!

  • Mar 4 – Tibetan New Year Celebration Online. Members Only – Celebrate the conclusion of the season of practice and the beginning of a new time! Member of the year will be announced!
  • Mar 26, Meditation Instructor Training

As more details roll out for our Upcoming Events, please visit the Event List Here.


SELF-PACED COURSES

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A Return to Sanity
Buddhist Ethics
with Pema Khandro
 
Self-Paced Course Online
Open Teaching – No Prerequisites
 
This course focuses on tantric interpretations of the Five Buddhist Precepts. The Five Precepts are a discipline of freedom, honor, openness and precision that cover the potent themes of life from the uncommon, extraordinary perspective of non-duality. 
 
Topics covered in this course include:
  • Buddhist theories about vegetarian lifestyle vs. meat-eating, 
  • Buddhist perspectives on alcohol and drug use, 
  • Conscious use of sexual energy, Buddhist philosophy about desire
  • Handling resources, money and spirituality
  • Honesty, and the speech that takes us beyond confusion.
 
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PEMA KHANDRO NEW ARTICLE ON LION’S ROAR

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Breaking Open in the Bardo
By Pema Khandro Rinpoche | January 2, 2022
 
It’s when we lose the illusion of control – when we’re most vulnerable and exposed – that we can discover the creative potential of our lives. Pema Khandro Rinpoche explains four essential points for understanding what it means to let go, and what is born when we do. 
 
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