It’s that time of year again! In support of our partners at Sarnath International Nyingma Institute (SINI), we invite our extended community to discover SINI’s immersive cultural pilgrimage through Northern India. From January 23 - February 6, 2025, explore the traditional Dharma teachings on the Four Noble Truths in a way that speaks to you. Become acquainted with the Tibetan monastic tradition and delve into the foundational Buddhist teachings at the very places where they were originally delivered 2,500 years ago.

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“Beyond the beliefs of any one religion, there is the truth of the human spirit. Beyond the power of nations, there is the power of the human heart,” (Quotes, p. 15).

“You deserve to experience all these treasures and manifest their significance to all humanity,” (Quotes, p. 89).

Why Participate?

Begin your spiritual journey with a five-day seminar at SINI, located in Sarnath where the Buddha first taught The Four Noble Truths. This pilgrimage will take you to some of the most sacred Buddhist sites, including Sarnath’s Dhamek Stupa, Vulture Peak, Nalanda University, and Bodhgaya, where the Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. Additionally, SINI’s English language students, who are Khenpos and teachers, have the valuable opportunity to deliver Dharma talks and engage in discussions in English. Participants are welcomed into the community of Tibetan Buddhist monastics from India, Nepal, and Bhutan, providing a unique learning environment with opportunities extending beyond the classroom.

What’s Included?

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Participant Reviews

Profoundly Nourished: "I felt so comfortable and at home in the SINI ‘sacred field.’ There was so much deep, genuine connection with just a few words, and so many people with a positive vision. The journey itself—the walk on the stupa path, the Bodhi tree, resonates deeply with me and leaves me feeling profoundly nourished. I’m truly grateful for the experience and would love to return soon!” (Britta H.).

Something I Had Never Experienced: “SINI’s atmosphere of quiet, communal mission, is something I had never experienced in decades of living around the world. Though the monks suffer exile from family and motherland, they are fun-loving and focused on learning English for daily life and to further the spread of Buddhism; they model what a human being can be.” (Katherine K.).

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