NEWS
Sharing the Merit
Stories and milestones from the SINI community.
English for Dharma purposes summer program in Manali
Next week, SINI's English for Dharma Purposes summer program in Manali will be coming to an end. Students are now in the process of preparing for their final exams. It's been a rich summer of learning and teaching. Starting in September, the students will have a month...
Preserving Sacred Traditions
The Light of Buddhadharma Foundation International has recently been identified as a key partner with the Indian government to revitalize Buddhist heritage at sacred sites in Odisha through annual prayer ceremonies and enhanced visitor facilities. You may also be...
Creating the Textbooks for English for Dharma Purposes: From Inspiration to Reality
In March, our dear friends Drs. Mary Catherine and Richard Frazier returned to SINI to conduct their annual Science and English for Monastics workshop
Four Noble Truths Seminar and Pilgrimage
Our Four Noble Truths and Pilgrimage Program offers a two-week transformative program and pilgrimage. Walking in the Buddha's footsteps, studying ancient teachings in the places where they first flourished, and joining a community of sincere practitioners, this...
SINI On the Move: Manali Summer Program
Finding Home in the Foothills The SINI group packed everything up and headed to Manali in mid-April to escape the Sarnath heat. From 5th May the classes officially began for the summer program in Manali. While we miss the comforts of the SINI campus, everyone is...
Europe Tour for Bridges of Goodness: Khenpo Kunga Dakpa in Amsterdam and Cologne
Bridges of Goodness is a heartfelt initiative that builds spiritual andcultural bridges between East and West. It is rooted in the aspiration to share wisdom teachings in accessible, authentic, and compassionate ways—fostering mutual understanding and inner growth. ...
Summer at SINI: A Season of Stillness and Sweetness
“SINI taught me that beauty often reveals itself in silence, and peace sometimes comes wrapped in sunshine and fruit. It is not just a place—it is an experience, a gentle teacher, and a quiet friend during the warmest months of the year.” Ugen Tsering, SINI's...
English for Dharma Purposes
“Just as the great ocean has one taste, the taste of salt, so as this teaching anddiscipline has one taste, the taste of liberation.” Shakyamuni BuddhaDear Friend, In this newsletter, SINI highlights the English for Dharma Purposes Program, its director Eden...
Tibet Peace Ceremony
The Tibet Peace Ceremony, hosted by SINI, is a five-day sacred gathering that follows the Bodhgaya World Peace Ceremony, bringing together all monks, nuns, and lay practitioners from all Tibetan Buddhist traditions. With prayers and practices dedicated to the...
Spring News from SINI
“Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise one, gathering it little by little, fills oneself with good.” Dhammapada, Verse 122. Dear Friend, This newsletter includes information about our upcoming Building Bridges of Goodness Program in Europe, a...
Four Noble Truths Seminar and Pilgrimage Journey to the Source
January 14th-28th, 2026Save the Date! Destinations: Sarnath, Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda The Buddha first taught the Four Noble Truths in Sarnath, opening the path of awakening to all. Join SINI’s upcoming Four Noble Truths Seminar & Pilgrimage to experience this...
Meet SINI’s Newest Team Member: Monastic Education Coordinator Sengé Catherine
Sengé Catherine serves in the newly established role of Monastic Education Coordinator at SINI, focusing on strengthening Buddhist education in monasteries and nunneries in a world undergoing rapid change. She works across institutions to explore how traditional...