COURSES
Monastic Education
Leveraging over a decade of innovative and international educational programs, SINI offers integrative and forward-thinking programs tailored to the unique needs of Buddhist monastics. Our programs serve mature monastic students, primarily monks over 25 years old, who are learned Khenpos and Lopons eager to expand their capabilities for teaching and translation work.
Through our unique three-year English for Dharma Purposes program, monastics develop language proficiency while deepening their understanding of Buddhist philosophy, literature, science, and arts. Students progress through specialized tracks including translation studies and advanced academic English, preparing them to contribute to the urgent global effort to translate Tibetan texts and provide skillful Dharma teaching worldwide.
SINI's interdisciplinary approach combines traditional Buddhist scholarship with modern educational methods. Resident monks engage in cross-cultural exchanges, participate in workshops and seminars, and collaborate with international scholars and practitioners. This comprehensive educational framework ensures that ancient wisdom traditions remain vibrant and accessible for future generations while building bridges between Eastern and Western modes of knowledge.
See Our Educational Offerings Below.
English for Dharma Purposes
The English for Dharma Purposes (EDP) Program supports Buddhist monastics to become educators, translators, and cultural envoys to a global audience.
Three Cups Teacher Training
SINI develops skilled Dharma teachers through integrated training within our educational programs, empowering monastics to deliver teachings, lead discussions, engage in cross-cultural exchanges with international academic institutions, develop curriculum, and participate in the Three Cups initiative to serve global audiences.
Translation Theory & Practice
SINI offers specialized translation studies at beginner and intermediate levels, equipping monastics with the theoretical framework and practical skills needed to translate Tibetan texts and make Buddhist teachings accessible to global audiences.
Workshops / Seminars
SINI hosts interactive workshops and seminars where monks collaborate with scholars, esteemed teachers, and guest lecturers to explore diverse subjects from modern art to science, fostering interdisciplinary exchanges between contemporary issues and Dharma studies.
Building Bridges
SINI’s Building Bridges program connects our English-trained monastics with Nyingma centers worldwide, enabling graduates to teach directly in English to international sanghas and build bridges of goodness between Eastern wisdom and Western communities.
Academic and Institutional Partnerships
SINI collaborates with prestigious institutions including Oxford University, Harvard Divinity School, and Brandeis University, where our monastics engage in cross-cultural seminars, scholarly research fellowships, and academic exchanges.
Empower Global Dharma Teachers
Your Support Opens Doors to Worldwide Service
Your donation supports monastics in developing English skills to share Buddhist teachings globally, helping transform learned Khenpos and Lopons into skilled translators, workshop leaders, and international teachers equipped to guide practitioners worldwide. Each contribution enables these dedicated monastics to translate sacred texts, lead workshops, and bridge ancient wisdom with modern communication, ensuring profound Buddhist teachings reach seekers everywhere.
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