For the first time in U.S. History, the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and parinirvana was celebrated at The White House, with Tarthang Tulku lighting the Vesak lamps and offering prayers along with Rev. Marvin Harada and Venerable Uparatana. Through the esteemed...
Freedom in the United States Garuda: The American Eagle The Fourth of July, New Dimensions of Freedom by Tarthang Tulku In my tradition, the American Bald Eagle corresponds to the Garuda, one of four mythological animals that manifest the mission of Buddha-activity...
Since the Pandemic began, SINI has been providing food for 200 hungry families in Sarnath every full moon. On the occasion of Saga Dawa 2021 our dear Tsering Nyima, who manages the Institute, received funds from SINI donors for a relief effort, to distribute...
Message from the Director Welcome to this most auspicious time of the Buddhist calendar, Saga Dawa. This fourth lunar month (May 12 – June 10th), commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of the Buddha Shakyamuni. During this time, we are encouraged...