Enjoy Patricia Mathews' recent interview with Gen Franziska and learn more about her love of teaching colloquial Tibetan. SINI's Colloquial Tibetan Program is popular for its beginner-friendly book, innovative materials like animated videos and webinars, and a...
What happens when SINI students complete the three-year EDP program? One transition to integrating English language skills and monastic work begins in the second year of EDP when students are invited to join the Translation Program. SINI's translation program bridges...
“We are showered every day with gifts, but they are not meant for us to keep.Their life is in their movement, the inhale and the exhale of our shared breath. Our work and our joy are to pass along the gift and to trust that what we put out into the universe will...
My name is Khenpo Kalsang, and my path to Harvard Divinity School has been one of determination, support, and a vision that originated years ago. Coming from the Sarnath International Nyingma Institute (SINI) in India, I embarked on a journey to expand my knowledge of...
After a productive summer in Manali, EDP students and teachers returned to Sarnath on October 1 to start a new semester. While in Manali, Assistant Director Osha Johnson and EDP teacher Jamie Luria were joined by Jeremy Cahill. Eden Merritt continues as Director of...
Dear Friends, As we come to the close of an eventful year, I am filled with gratitude and admiration for the growth we have nurtured together in SINI’s small but global community. This November, we reflect on the extraordinary journeys and achievements of our...
In March, our dear friends Drs. Mary Catherine and Richard Frazier returned to SINI to conduct their annual Science and English for Monastics workshop
EDP Director Eden Merritt was invited to present her fascinating research at the prestigious TESOL International Conference in Tampa, Florida.
Over the past few weeks, SINI has been collaborating with our Nyingma Centers in Amsterdam and Cologne with retreats and programs led by Khenpo Kunga Dakpa. This collaboration is the fruit and blessings of many years of work on all sides.
In today’s complex socio-religious landscape, Dharma centers and traditional monastic communities face challenges in how best to present the teachings.
The English for Dharma Purposes program (EDP) 2024-2025 teacher team continues to be led by the skillful guidance of Eden Merritt, the Director and author of the EDP textbook series. From Canada, Eden orchestrates the program and is finalizing the third volume in the...
The SINI Four Noble Truths seminar acts as a practicum for SINI EDP students and they made clear connections with each of their students by using analogies and stories. Their interactions with us created an open atmosphere for learning.