Nyingma Institute in Berkeley California

Nyingma Institute in Berkeley California Founded by Tibetan Lama Tarthang Tulku in 1972, we offer a wide range of classes, retreats, and weekend workshops in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

https://linktr.ee/nyingmainstitute With an emphasis on joyful engagement in life, the Nyingma Institute in Berkeley, California has been bringing the riches of the Tibetan tradition to the Western world since 1972. We offer training in meditation, Buddhist studies, and Tibetan language in ways that blend cognitive and experiential learning. Tibetan Yoga, Nyingma Psychology, and the Time, Space, an

d Knowledge vision were all developed here by our founder Tarthang Tulku. These unique fields of study provide effective ways to counteract tension, clear the mind, and open body and mind to new dimensions of feeling. Instruction is offered in three formats: weekly 90-minute classes, weekend workshops, and longer retreats. In addition to scheduled programs, private retreats are offered year-round, allowing you to go on retreat on your own schedule. In the Bay Area for over forty years, the Nyingma Institute offers a gentle path of self-knowledge and altruistic service based upon the Buddha’s teachings. We continue to deepen this tradition by offering events for a range of interests an ages. Our meditation garden is open 9 AM to 6 PM daily.

04/20/2026

Join us Sunday, May 3rd for free meditation & K*m Nye Tibetan Yoga sessions, faculty meet & greet and a historic tour! Snacks provided.

Come check out the Nyingma Institute, one of the oldest Tibetan Buddhist centers in the West. We are welcoming Berkeley and the surrounding Bay Area for a tour of the property, free meditation and K*m Nye Yoga sessions, and a faculty meet-and-greet to learn more about our courses and programs. Join us for this free public event and connect with others who are curious about what we have to offer. Snacks and tea will be provided at the end.

A home, a practice, a purpose. All in one place.Our full-time work-study program lets you live and work at a Tibetan Bud...
04/14/2026

A home, a practice, a purpose. All in one place.

Our full-time work-study program lets you live and work at a Tibetan Buddhist center in the Berkeley hills, while actually having time to study, practice, and slow down.

Swipe to hear from people who’ve done it.

Want to learn more? Join us this weekend—online or in person—for a free Dharma talk and Q&A with one of our current staff members. It’s a great chance to ask questions and get a feel for the community ✨

04/10/2026

Medicine Buddha practice is one of the most powerful healing methods in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, invoked for physical, psychological, and spiritual wellbeing for centuries.

In this video, Nyingma Institute staff member Pauline explains a bit about the practice and shares the mantra. Watch until the end to hear it. 🙏💙

If this resonates with you, we have an upcoming Medicine Buddha workshop coming soon. Stay tuned!

04/06/2026

More simple wisdom from our founder, Tarthang Tulku. In times of great uncertainty and upheaval, it can be easy to sink into despair. The Buddhist tradition reminds us that change is not just possible, it’s inevitable.

Hope is always available to us 🌟

03/25/2026

Spring has arrived in Padmakara Garden! Our meditation garden in Berkeley is coming alive, complete with spring flowers, bees, butterflies, and even some turkeys 🦃

03/17/2026

Simple, but not easy. What would it actually look like to live this way: to treat being alive as something precious, every day?

03/15/2026

K*m Nye is a Tibetan energy practice for deep relaxation and healing, working with the body’s own energy to release old patterns and return to yourself 🌟

If you’d like to try this powerful practice, Emily will be leading a K*m Nye workshop called “Healing the Heart with Tibetan Yoga” on April 11th, from 10am-1pm. Link to register in our bio under “Workshops and Retreats.”

03/14/2026

Here’s a glimpse into my day as a full-time volunteer at a meditation center in Berkeley, CA ✨ living and working here has changed the way I relate to my time, work, and self.

If living in supportive spiritual community interests you, feel free to DM me or check out the work-study program at the link in our bio :)

Our emotions, both pleasant and unpleasant, can offer a window into our internal experience. This Sunday we will be join...
03/12/2026

Our emotions, both pleasant and unpleasant, can offer a window into our internal experience. This Sunday we will be joined by Erika Rosenberg, Ph.D. and Nyingma faculty member, for a free Dharma talk in which we will discuss how tools such as mindfulness can help us to learn from our emotional responses in order to experience more inner peace.

Drop-ins welcome! To RSVP or join online, register here and you will receive a zoom link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-dharma-talks-tickets-357778423897?aff=oddtdtcreator

Happy International Women’s Day! Today we’re highlighting Yeshe Tsogyal, one of the most important figures in Tibetan Bu...
03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! Today we’re highlighting Yeshe Tsogyal, one of the most important figures in Tibetan Buddhism, and a powerful symbol of female enlightenment in a tradition where feminine wisdom is often underrepresented.

If you’re interested in learning more, this month we’ll be offering a workshop on Yeshe Tsogyal’s practice and journey to enlightenment. Register here for our workshop: https://nyingmainstitute.com/courses-new/npr-es26-essence-of-the-lotus-trilogy-exploring-mind-retreat-2/

Modern ideas of self-love can encourage our self-esteem, but they can also promote competitiveness and jealousy. Join us...
03/05/2026

Modern ideas of self-love can encourage our self-esteem, but they can also promote competitiveness and jealousy. Join us this Sunday for a free Dharma talk with Nyingma faculty member Emily Provosty, in which we will learn to develop self-love that comes from a place of security and compassion.

Drop-ins welcome! To RSVP or join us online, register here and you will receive a zoom link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-dharma-talks-tickets-357778423897?aff=oddtdtcreator

In challenging times such as these, Buddhist teachings can help us relate differently to the anxiety and fear that often...
02/26/2026

In challenging times such as these, Buddhist teachings can help us relate differently to the anxiety and fear that often accompany great change and suffering. Join Nyingma faculty member Santosh Philip for another free Dharma talk this Sunday, in which we will discuss how to shift away from worry, guilt, and other negative internal states through an understanding of how our mind, or “internal system,” operates.

Drop-ins welcome! To RSVP or to join us online, register here and you will receive a zoom link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-dharma-talks-tickets-357778423897?aff=oddtdtcreator

In challenging times such as these, Buddhist teachings can help us relate differently to the anxiety and fear that often...
02/26/2026

In challenging times such as these, Buddhist teachings can help us relate differently to the anxiety and fear that often accompany great change and suffering. Join Nyingma faculty member Santosh Philip for another free Dharma talk this Sunday, in which we will discuss how to shift away from worry, guilt, and other negative internal states through an understanding of how our mind, or “inner system” operates.

Drop-ins welcome! To receive a zoom link to attend online, register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-dharma-talks-tickets-357778423897?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/23/2026

Prayer flags can be found throughout the Himalayas, spread along peaks and trails. According to Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the prayers and mantras printed on prayer flags are blown away by the wind, spreading goodwill and compassion to all beings.

The flags pictured above are from the Nyingma Institute, located high in the Berkeley foothills, where we get plenty of wind to carry the blessings out into the Berkeley community ✨

Have you ever heard of Khandro Yeshe Tsogyal, one of the most important woman in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition? Join us...
02/18/2026

Have you ever heard of Khandro Yeshe Tsogyal, one of the most important woman in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition? Join us this March for a workshop where we will explore her journey to enlightenment, using techniques such as visualization, supplication, and other contemplative practices.

More information can be found on our website: https://nyingmainstitute.com/workshopsretreats-2/

Come join us for our free Dharma talk this Sunday, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn from a monk scholar! Drop-...
02/12/2026

Come join us for our free Dharma talk this Sunday, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn from a monk scholar! Drop-ins welcome.

Early Spring Term begins Monday, Feb. 9. Join us for classes in meditation, Buddhist studies, K*m Nye Tibetan yoga, Tibe...
02/07/2026

Early Spring Term begins Monday, Feb. 9.

Join us for classes in meditation, Buddhist studies, K*m Nye Tibetan yoga, Tibetan language, and more!

Learn more via the Classes link in our bio or at nyingmainstitute.com/courses

In anticipation of our Spring Term, we’re highlighting our intermediate meditation class, taught by Khenpo Kalsang, a fa...
01/29/2026

In anticipation of our Spring Term, we’re highlighting our intermediate meditation class, taught by Khenpo Kalsang, a faculty member at the Nyingma Institute and a distinguished Tibetan Buddhist instructor. Come join us and take advantage of this amazing opportunity to learn from a renowned scholar whose teachings bridge traditional wisdom and modern practice.

More information about Khenpo Kalsang and his course can be found on our website: https://nyingmainstitute.com/courses/

We’re so excited to announce our class list for our spring term, beginning February 9th! Here you can browse our many of...
01/27/2026

We’re so excited to announce our class list for our spring term, beginning February 9th! Here you can browse our many offerings, and full descriptions and registration are available on our website: https://nyingmainstitute.com/courses/

Which class are you most excited for?

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With an emphasis on joyful engagement in life, the Nyingma Institute in Berkeley, California has been bringing the riches of the Tibetan tradition to the Western world since 1972. We offer training in meditation, Buddhist studies, and Tibetan language in ways that blend cognitive and experiential learning. Tibetan Yoga, Nyingma Psychology, and the Time, Space, and Knowledge vision were all developed here by our founder Tarthang Tulku. These unique fields of study provide effective ways to counteract tension, clear the mind, and open body and mind to new dimensions of feeling. Instruction is offered in three formats: weekly 90-minute classes, weekend workshops, and longer retreats. In addition to scheduled programs, private retreats are offered year-round, allowing you to go on retreat on your own schedule. In the Bay Area for over forty years, the Nyingma Institute offers a gentle path of self-knowledge and altruistic service based upon the Buddha’s teachings. We continue to deepen this tradition by offering events for a range of interests an ages. Our meditation garden is open 9 AM to 6 PM daily. (Please note that the garden is closed temporarily for renovations!)