Institute News
Summer Buddhist Studies 2021 Registration Open
The light at the end of the pandemic year is here. This year we will be offering two summer Buddhist studies (shedra) programs online streamed live online and for later viewing from the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas. Going deep into the landscapes of Buddhist philosophy with two seminal texts, Mipham’s Beacon of Certainty and…
Read MoreTibetan Buddhist Teachings Available
The Garden of One Thousand Buddhas has set up a YouTube channel and posted free teachings. Contemporary issues, textual studies and meditation practice focused training. Worth checking out. Click here to access.
Read MoreRetreats Online
During the pandemic many retreats and events via webinar – see ewam.org for more information. This one highly recommended for shedra students. Taking Happiness and Suffering on the Path with Khen Rinpoche – Free Webinar When: Sundays, April 19 & 26, 2020 Time: 9-11am and 3-5 pm MST Khen Rinpoche will be teaching a live…
Read MoreSummer Program Cancelled
Updated Coronavirus Announcement: In accordance with the wishes of the supreme Gochen Tulku Sang-ngag Tenzin Rinpoche and Namchak Khen Rinpoche, the Pema Traktung retreat from April 17-19 and the Yeshe Lama retreat from April 23-May 2 are both cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. For those of you who have already registered and paid your…
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Read MoreCovid-19 Shedra Announcement
Dear friends and students, as of now the summer program is still scheduled and will be happening at the garden. We will review the situation as new updates are available and keep all interested and registered students informed of any changes. Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche continues to offer his heartfelt prayers to all those who have…
Read MoreShedra 2020 Schedule Released
The Summer Buddhist Studies Program information is posted. Registration and the listings on the weekend programs will be available soon. Its going to be an iconic year of incredible teachings!
Read MoreThe summer Buddhist studies program concludes with great new news
This years summer program concluded successfully after one month into the ever fascinating world of Buddhist philosophy. The Ewam Buddhist Institute published its first book by Patrul Rinpoche, ‘The General Meaning of the Treasury of Precious Qualities’, translated by Justin Kirkwood. Additionally during the program Khen Rinpoche and Jetsunma, the current main shedra teachers announced…
Read MoreDzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche on Buddhist Studies
I felt a very important message last month at Ranjung Yeshe Institute in Kathmandu for all students of Buddhism about the transmission and study of Tibetan Buddhism especially to other countries. A must watch. Dzongsar is beyond being bought or sold by anyone or any ideology; offering fresh, relevant and brilliant insights. https://shedrub.org/news/dzongsar_visit/…
Read MoreInstitute in Kathmandu
This past month several students of the summer shedra had the opportunity to partake of the transmissions and empowerments with Rabjam Rinpoche at Shechen Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal. The reading transmissions included the complete works of Jigme Lingpa and Patrul Rinpoche. This was a special almost inconceivable time for all of us as our program…
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