What is the schedule like?
The days begin with lujong (body training)for onsite students, followed by meditation and study throughout the day. After lunch, onsite students can
Can I complete Nitartha’s curriculum by taking the Summer Institute?
Not all of the courses offered by Nitartha are taught at Summer Institute. By taking 3 Summer Institutes plus 3 semester courses,
Are discounts available for students with limited resources?
Nitartha Institute aims to enable everyone who is interested in attending our courses to access our programs. Therefore, we established the Payment
What is the payment and refund policy?
All payments must be made in full when you complete the Summer Institute registration form, unless a PPFA (Payment Plan/Financial Assistance) is
Why are there prerequisites for some classes?
Since some of Nitartha's classes are advanced, it is important to have the right kind of preparation in order to benefit from
Do I need to be a Buddhist in order to attend?
Nitartha Summer Institute is open to people from all types of religious backgrounds. While some of our formal practice sessions include Buddhist
Are meditation sessions a requirement?
As the Buddha taught, meditation and study support each other. Philosophy greatly helps our meditation experience, and our personal experience with meditation
Do I have to be familiar with Buddhist philosophy?
While there are no requirements to attend Level 1 courses, some prior Buddhist studies would be helpful, especially knowledge about basic topics
Do I have to be a student of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche?
Nitartha is open to everyone regardless of their teacher-student relationships. Some Nitartha students are formal students of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, some are