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Sharing the Merit
Stories and milestones from the SINI community.
Bridges of Goodness: Europe–Spring 2025
A Month-Long Meditation Program with Khenpo Kunga Dakpa We're pleased to announce that Khenpo Kunga Dakpa (SINI Bridges Fellow) will lead the second European Bridges of Goodness program this May 2025. Locations and Dates Amsterdam: May 5th–18th | More information (in...
Reflections from Manju Von Rospatt
I was very happy to join SINI as a volunteer this past January and February, and I'm excited to share some of my reflections on the experience. Having just completed my MA in Development Studies in the Netherlands, I was looking forward to doing something completely...
Embracing Joyous Effort in Learning
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 Next?
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...
Season’s Greetings: Listening and Reflecting
“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...
Bridging East and West: A Scholar’s Journey from SINI to Harvard Divinity
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...
EDP Classes to Return to SINI From Manali
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...
Nurturing Growth and Gratitude
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...
Science for Monastics 2024 – Neuroscience
In March, our dear friends Drs. Mary Catherine and Richard Frazier returned to SINI to conduct their annual Science and English for Monastics workshop
SINI’s EDP Director Eden Merritt Shares Her Work with a Global Audience
EDP Director Eden Merritt was invited to present her fascinating research at the prestigious TESOL International Conference in Tampa, Florida.
Building Bridges of Goodness in Europe
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.
Learning Strategies to Best Support Contemporary Buddhist Monastic Teachers
In today’s complex socio-religious landscape, Dharma centers and traditional monastic communities face challenges in how best to present the teachings.