Nitartha Summer Institute 2021 is online!
Session 1: July 2–10, 2021
Session 2: July 12–20, 2021
Session 3: July 22–30, 2021
Registration will open March 15, 2021.
If you have any questions, please contact us by email info@nitarthainstitute.org or call us at (+1) 312-636-9112.
Tuition Includes
- Daily teachings by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche (18 talks over 2 sessions)
- Daily meditation sessions open to all students led by Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen (27 days over 3 sessions)
- Mahamudra Shamatha led by Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen for qualified students (18 days over 2 sessions)
- One shedra (study) level (up to 27 teachings)
- Elective Tibetan languages courses: Colloquial & Intermediate Tibetan (27 days over 3 sessions)
- Recordings of courses in which you are registered, to view at a time that is convenient for you!
Payment plans and financial assistance are available; click here to apply.
Refund policy: In case of cancellation, a full refund will be given by the registration deadline of June 11, 2021. A processing fee of $75 will be charged for cancellations between June 11 and July 1. No refunds will be possible on or after July 1, 2021.
Academic credit: Please note that tuition is $500 for students who are seeking academic credit from their educational institutions.
Daily Schedules
Sessions 1 & 2
Note: PT = Pacific Time, CEST = Central European Summer Time, CST = China Standard Time
Schedule for Sessions 1 & 2
| Period | Time | Course |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6:30–7:50 am PT 3:30–4:50 pm CEST 9:30 pm–10:50 pm CST |
Reading Tibetan Buddhist Literature (Intermediate Tibetan) {no class on Day 1} |
| 2 | 8:00–9:15 am PT 5:00–6:15 pm CEST 11:00 pm–12:15 am CST |
Community Meditation with Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen {Nitartha Summer Institute Orientation on Day 1} |
| — | 15 minutes | Break |
| 3 | 9:30–11:00 am PT 6:30–8:00 pm CEST 12:30–2:00 am CST (+1 day) |
Sandhinirmocana Sutra taught by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche |
| — | 90 minutes | Break |
| 4 |
12:30–2:00 pm PT |
Four levels of shedra (study) classes taught by Nitartha faculty: Level 1: Mind and Its World I & II Level 2: Mind and Its World III & IV Level 3: Madhyamaka Level 4: Cittamātra and Buddha Nature |
| — | 1 hour | Break |
| 5 |
3:00–4:30 pm PT |
Mahamudra Shamatha practice led by Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen: Prerequisites are required. Please click here to verify your eligibility. |
| — | 1 hour | Break |
| 6 |
5:30–6:30 pm PT |
Discussion groups – days vary depending on course (optional) |
| 7 |
7:00–8:30 pm PT |
Colloquial Tibetan (beginning and intermediate on alternating days, starting on Day 1) |
Period 1
6:30–7:50 am PT
3:30–4:50 pm CEST
9:30 pm–10:50 pm CST
Reading Tibetan Buddhist Literature (Intermediate Tibetan)
{no class on Day 1}
Period 2
8:00–9:15 am PT
5:00–6:15 pm CEST
11:00 pm–12:15 am CST
Community Meditation with Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen
{Nitartha Summer Institute orientation on Day 1}
BREAK
15 minutes
Period 3
9:30–11:00 am PT
6:30–8:00 pm CEST
12:30–2:00 am CST (+1 day)
Sandhinirmocana Sutra taught by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
BREAK
90 minutes
Period 4
12:30–2:00 pm PT
9:30–11:00 pm CEST
3:30–5:00 am CST (+1 day)
Four levels of shedra (study) classes
BREAK
1 hour
BREAK
1 hour
Period 6
5:30–6:30 pm PT
2:30–3:30 am CEST (+1 day)
8:30–9:30 am CST (+1 day)
Discussion Groups – days vary depending on course (optional)
Period 7
7:00–8:30 pm PT
4:00–5:30 am CEST (+1 day)
10:00–11:30 am CST (+1 day)
Colloquial Tibetan (beginning and intermediate on alternating days, starting on Day 1)
Students will be notified of any changes to the schedule.
Session 3
Session 3 is a continuation of shedra classes (levels 1, 2, and 4), Tibetan language classes, and Community Meditation.