2025 Nitartha Summer Institute
Friday July 18 – Tuesday August 5, 2025
Session 1: July 18 – July 26 | Session 2: July 28 – August 5
Join us in celebrating our 30th anniversary!
Online and Onsite in Portland, Oregon
Main Teachings
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
We are delighted that Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche will teach on
Reflections of Mahamudra Siddhas.
(Session 2)
Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen
We are also fortunate that Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen will teach on Distinguishing Phenomena and Pure Being by Maitreya.
(Session 1)
Rinpoche is confirmed to teach during Session 2 and
Acharya Lama Tenpa is confirmed to teach during Sessions 1 and 2.
This year’s Summer Institute will include two full onsite and online sessions with shedra study courses,
Mahamudra teachings and practice, and onsite enrichment courses.
Due to scheduling complexities, this year there will be no Session 3 Silent Retreat.
More Teachings and Practice Opportunities
Shedra Study Courses
The shedra courses are devoted to the in-depth study of the Buddhist view and to the contemplative practices through which participants can engage these teachings and apply them to their experience. This year’s courses include: Mind and Its World I with Clear Thinking, Mind and Its World II, Madhyamaka, Buddha Nature and Paths & Bhumis.
Read more.
Mahamudra Courses
This year’s Summer Institute offers four Mahamudra levels and a review course, including:
- Mahamudra Shamatha
- Mahamudra Vipashyana-I.
- Mahamudra Vipashyana-II
- Key Points of Mahamudra Shamatha and Vipashyana:
A Guided Review - Mahamudra Enhancement
Onsite Enrichment
Enrichment courses involve a high degree of interaction, which is why they are offered only onsite. This year’s courses include health and healing, space awareness, lujong (mind-body exercises) and debate. Participating in these activities complement and support our Summer Institute experience. Read more.
Tibetan Language
Tibetan language courses are also included in your tuition. This is an excellent opportunity to begin or continue your study of the language with our exceptional teachers. Nima Bhuti and Gerry Weiner will teach Beginning and Intermediate Colloquial Tibetan and Mark Seibold will teach Reading Tibetan Buddhist Literature (Intermediate). Read more.
Onsite location: All air-conditioned spaces at Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon
Space will be limited, as will the number of air-conditioned dorm rooms.