Nyingma Institute in Berkeley California

Founded by Tibetan Lama Tarthang Tulku in 1972, we offer a wide range of classes, retreats, and weekend workshops in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

http://www.nyingmainstitute.org With an emphasis on joyful engagement in life, the Nyingma Institute in Berkeley, California has been bringing the riches of the Tibetan tradition to the Western world since 1972. We offer training in meditation, Buddhist studies, and Tibetan language in ways that blend cognitive and experiential learning. Tibetan Yoga, Nyingma Psychology, and the Time, Space, and K

09/05/2024

Community Meditation + In Person Dharma Talk this Sunday! - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671636-uq8xe1d0s4-6672410

08/31/2024

First Community Meditation Starts Tomorrow! - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671636-uq8xe1d0s4-6672353

08/26/2024

Community Meditation Begins this Sunday! - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671636-uq8xe1d0s4-6672305

08/23/2024

Saturday Workshop + Free Sunday Talk 🪶 - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671636-uq8xe1d0s4-6672291

08/16/2024

Early Fall Classes + Free Sunday Talk - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671636-uq8xe1d0s4-6672240

08/13/2024

Early Fall Classes Start Next Week! - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6672218

08/10/2024

Early Fall Classes + Free Sunday Talk - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671636-uq8xe1d0s4-6672192

08/06/2024

Early Fall Classes Start Soon! - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6672170

08/02/2024

New Online Program: Deepening Dimensions of Mind - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671636-uq8xe1d0s4-6672144

07/27/2024

Save the Date: Community Garden Meditation - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671636-uq8xe1d0s4-6672085

07/12/2024

Free Sunday Dharma Talk + Sunday K*m Nye - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671636-uq8xe1d0s4-6671945

07/11/2024

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Open Journey

A young prince in a blissful kingdom is captivated by the magical possibilities of life. A wizard appears with an enchanting horse and invites the prince to ride. The prince embarks on a thrilling, uncontrollable journey, eventually losing his way. Years later, he finds his way back, realizing he was deceived by illusions. This tale symbolizes our entrapment in life through longing and fascination, emphasizing the need to understand the origins of our experience and awaken to our true being.

https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/982381371

Based on a story by Tarthang Tulku
Produced by Guna Foundation
Animation by Zati Studio (Bangkok)

Connect with us:
facebook.com/thegunafoundation
facebook.com/zatistudio

07/09/2024

How to Meditate Workshop this Saturday! - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671636-uq8xe1d0s4-6671912

07/05/2024

Join Us for a Meditation Workshop + A Free Sunday Dharma Talk - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671636-uq8xe1d0s4-6671885

07/02/2024

🦋 How to Meditate Workshop + Daily K*m Nye 🦋 - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671636-uq8xe1d0s4-6671863

06/28/2024

How to Meditate Workshop + Free Sunday Dharma Talk - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671636-uq8xe1d0s4-6671849

06/21/2024

How to Meditate Workshop + Free Sunday Dharma Talk - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671636-uq8xe1d0s4-6671786

06/14/2024

Summer Classes + Free Sunday Dharma Talk - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671636-uq8xe1d0s4-6671735

06/11/2024

Summer Classes Begin Next Week! - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671712

06/08/2024

Summer Classes + Free Sunday Dharma Talk - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671636-uq8xe1d0s4

06/04/2024

Register for Summer Classes at the Nyingma Institute - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671668

06/01/2024

Free Sunday Dharma Talk: The Gift of Work - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671636

05/28/2024

Filled with Devotion Saturday Workshop - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671615

05/25/2024

Join our Workshop: Filled with Devotion - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671610

05/21/2024

How to Meditate Workshop this Saturday 💫 - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-6671582

05/18/2024

Grounded in Freedom Online Retreat - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-1296676

05/16/2024

Join us for our Saturday How to Meditate Workshop + Our Daily Online K*m Nye - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-1296672

05/12/2024

Padmasambhava 3-Day Retreat this Upcoming Weekend - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-1296664

05/10/2024

Upcoming Saturday Workshop: How to Meditate - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-1296660

05/06/2024

🧘‍♀️ Impermanence Workshop this Saturday 🧘‍♂️ - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-1296652

05/03/2024

Upcoming Saturday Workshop: Befriending our Aging Being - https://mailchi.mp/nyingmainstitute/01-28-1296648

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Our Story

With an emphasis on joyful engagement in life, the Nyingma Institute in Berkeley, California has been bringing the riches of the Tibetan tradition to the Western world since 1972. We offer training in meditation, Buddhist studies, and Tibetan language in ways that blend cognitive and experiential learning. Tibetan Yoga, Nyingma Psychology, and the Time, Space, and Knowledge vision were all developed here by our founder Tarthang Tulku. These unique fields of study provide effective ways to counteract tension, clear the mind, and open body and mind to new dimensions of feeling.

Instruction is offered in three formats: weekly 90-minute classes, weekend workshops, and longer retreats. In addition to scheduled programs, private retreats are offered year-round, allowing you to go on retreat on your own schedule.

In the Bay Area for over forty years, the Nyingma Institute offers a gentle path of self-knowledge and altruistic service based upon the Buddha’s teachings. We continue to deepen this tradition by offering events for a range of interests an ages.

Our meditation garden is open 9 AM to 6 PM daily. (Please note that the garden is closed temporarily for renovations!)

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Sunday Talk
Beautiful view this morning; magical sunrise #excusethedirtywindow #berkeley #campanille
Bees and purple flowers on a sunny morning
Wildlife hanging out on our stairs here today ... a young buck?
There are little birds hopping about whom I hoped to capture, but they managed to evade the camera. :) View from the off...
Clearing out dirt around the area where there will be stairs #constructionunderway
We’re grilling some vegetables for lunch today!
Hmmmm :)
Flowers and chirps here ...
Prayers spinning all day long #prayerwheels

Address


1815 Highland Place
Berkeley, CA
94709

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