PILGRIMAGES

Four Noble Truths
Seminar & Pilgrimage

A 15-day immersive journey to the birthplace of the Dharma. Study the Buddha’s most foundational teachings at SINI in Sarnath, where they were first delivered 2,500 years ago, then walk in his footsteps through Rajgir, Nalanda, and Bodhgaya.

Next Edition 3 – 17 January 2027
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15 days
7 sacred sites
10+ years running
Monks assembled before the Dhamek Stupa in Sarnath, where the Buddha first taught the Four Noble Truths

Voices

What Participants Say

«The structure of the program allowed me to live a new, fresh, and unforgettable experience where study and the senses were united, revealing the Buddha’s teachings.»

Cláudia  ·  FNT 2026

«I didn’t know much about the program when I signed up, but I’m so happy I did! It was a truly life-changing and magical experience, and I will definitely be back. The program was wonderfully put together, and the organizers took excellent care of us.»

Edina  ·  FNT 2025

«Traveling to India this year was simply great! So many different layers of experience at the same time! Overwhelming! Beautiful! Rich! Journey inside and journey outside! It was a grandiose adventure! I would recommend it to people of almost all backgrounds and ages to go there and experience the beauty of Tibetan and Indian culture and spirituality!»

Iris  ·  FNT 2025

«No words can express my deepest gratitude for everything I learned during the Four Noble Truths Pilgrimage, inside and outside the classroom. Stepping on such sacred grounds after being introduced to the very footprints of Buddhist philosophy by wise monastic teachers truly shook me. The whole experience was truly transformative and remains with me ever since.»

Ana  ·  FNT 2025

«I don’t actually have words to describe the fullness and gratitude I experienced at SINI’s Four Noble Truths Pilgrimage. The structure, the curriculum, the smiles and kindness of the monks, the delicious food, the incredible itinerary of sacred sites… all made for an unforgettable, transformative journey of understanding myself and my heart.»

Gloria  ·  FNT 2025

About the Program

Format 15-day Seminar & Pilgrimage
Dates 3 – 17 January 2027
Route Sarnath (6 nights in SINI), Rajgir (2 nights) and Bodhgaya (7 nights)
Sacred sites Dhamek Stupa in Sarnath, Varanasi Vulture Peak and Nalanda (Rajgir) Mahakala caves and Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya
Teachings In English by SINI Senior Khenpos
Participants The program is open to all; there are no specific prerequisites
Program fee $ 2,450 + single room supplement

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FNT 2025 participants