Mangala Shri Bhuti Buddhist Studies Program

Each year Kongtrul Rinpoche teaches a series of public courses, ranging from the introductory to the advanced, as part of the Mangala Shri Bhuti Buddhist Studies Program.

"Aim for an education that will truly serve to illuminate the darkness of your mind. An education that will be your companion in this lifetime, and will accompany you through all your future births until enlightenment."

-Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

Nyingma Summer Seminar covers the essential views of the Three Yanas of Tibetan Buddhism, with a discussion on a particular text in the Mahayana section of the seminar. Words of My Perfect Teacher lays the foundation for Vajrayana practice with an explanation of the ngöndro, or preliminary practices, based on Patrul Rinpoche's keystone text by the same name. Shedra develops students' understanding of the classical philosophical texts of the sutra tradition, upon which the views of the Vajrayana are based. For those who wish to deepen their knowledge of the Tibetan language in the context of shedra-level study, Guna Institute, our center in India, offers a five year Tibetan Translator's Degree Program. The Vajrayana Seminar examines different key points of Vajrayana view and practice. Twice a year, Mangala Shri Bhuti hosts a drupcho, or group offering practice intensive, each for a period of nine days. Drupchos are performed for the increase of peace and spiritual practice throughout the world.

Taken together, this program establishes a broad and deep foundation of Buddhist knowledge and practice, particularly that of the Longchen Nyingthik Lineage.

For current program information and schedule, visit the Programs section of our site or view the schedule. If you have further questions, please write to one of our khenchungs at khenchung@mangalashribhuti.org.