Buddhism is one of the greatest resources in the world, containing some of history’s greatest philosophers and leaders, offering two thousand years of humanities greatest insights into the nature of thought emotions and the sub-conscious mind. The world has turned to Buddhism for its great reservoir of contemplative technologies, for understanding the connection of body and mind, how to confront suffering and how to live a life built on compassion, inspiration and clarity. Within the Buddhist teachings the world has found a wealth of much needed wisdom from creating harmonious relationships to conducting ethical business.
Buddhism provides an extraordinary a support for the individual and cultural journey towards greater wisdom, wellness and sanity. In the age of information overload, it provides a context to vigorously cultivate a deeper intelligence, a more authentic presence and a harmonious way of life. In the daily grind of responsibilities, challenges and aspirations, Buddhism provides a source to recharge and tune into to that greater energy that comes from peace of mind.
As the world continues to draw from Buddhism’s vast resources, there is a need for quality education that helps to make sense of the immense diversity and complexity of Buddhism and allows for in-depth engagement with its practices and perspectives.
Pema Khandro’s mission is to make Buddhist education available to a modern audience, while preserving and sharing one of Buddhism’s most rare traditions – that of the Buddhist Yogis, the non-celibate, life embracing path of Buddhist Yogis of the Nyingma and Kagyu tradition. These thought leaders, philosophers and teachers believed that every person has the potential to wake up to greater clarity and ease, right where they are. All that is needed is cultivating a deeper kind of “higher education.”
Pema Khandro’s activities provide accessible courses, classes and learning materials, provide training for the public and for serious practitioners, leaders, health professionals and teachers. She offers in depth distance learning opportunities as well as the transformational retreat events which are held regularly, as well as leads a vibrant community and residential center.
