NEWS
Sharing the Merit
Stories and milestones from the SINI community.
Tibetan Language Programs
SINI continues to grow as an international hub for Classical and Colloquial Tibetan learning. We offer multiple course levels both online and in-person at our Sarnath campus, including Classical Tibetan with Dr. Tenzin Ghegay (from Introduction through Advanced...
Looking Ahead to 2026
Three Cups Teacher Training Program January 5-9, 2026 Four Noble Truths Seminar and Pilgrimage scheduled for January/February 2026 37th Nyingma Monlam January 19-28, 2026 Continued expansion of Tibetan language programs Further development of English versions and...
CELEBRATING RINPOCHE’S 90TH BIRTHDAY
Here at Sarnath International Nyingma Institute, we started the celebration with the Vice Chancellor of Centre Institute for Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS) Varanasi, Prof. Wangchuk Dorji Negi, joining us as the Chief Guest for the first session of the program. We also...
RINPOCHE’S 90TH BIRTHDAY
Dear Friend, On October 10th, we celebrated Rinpoche's 90th birthday! I asked him before his birthday what would be a nice way to celebrate and he replied with kind eyes and silence. So I understood, even before asking the question, that this birthday and his other...
THE EDP SUMMER PROGRAM
FINDING BEAUTY IN MONSOON SEASON This year's monsoon season carried both challenges and quiet joys to SINI's EDP Program. With the rains came frequent power outages, unstable internet and cell service, and delayed travel after the conclusion of the summer session. But...
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...