The Practical Application of the Paramitas | Calculations: Astrology, Geomancy & Finances
With Tulku Migmar Tsering, Tenzin Loden, Tsunma Jamyang Donma, RP, CRPO and Andrea Sherman, Ph.D.
July 14 - 18, 2025
Join us for Week 5 of the Samye Institute Summer Immersion Program! In this fifth week, we are joined by Tenzin Loden, who will help us explore traditional sciences that connect time, space, and personal livelihood. In the afternoon Tulku Migmar Tsering will continue teaching on the Inner Science of Buddhist meditation and will be joined by the Noble Living, Noble Caring, Noble Dying team, Tsunma Jamyang Donma and Andrea Sherman
The Samye Summer Institute Immersion in the Buddhist Arts & Sciences is an immersive six-week program offers a unique opportunity to delve into the timeless wisdom of the Buddhist tradition. Combining intellectual exploration with personal transformation, it integrates teachings on the inner fields of knowledge—Buddhist philosophy and meditative practices—with the outer fields of knowledge, such as logic, medicine, language, artisanry, astrology, and geomancy. These teachings are delivered by accomplished Tibetan masters and academically-trained scholar-practitioners, fostering a holistic learning experience. Apply here for a summer to remember.
Classes run Monday through Friday, offering four daily sessions:
- Morning Meditation (7:00–8:00 AM): Traditional Tibetan Buddhist practices such as Treasury of Blessings (Module 1) and Concise Manual for Daily Practice (Module 2).
- Outer Fields of Knowledge (10:30 AM–12:00 PM): Sessions led by expert instructors.
- Buddhist Philosophy and Practice (2:30–4:00 PM): Teachings on achieving Buddhahood with Tulku Migmar.
- Personal Sitting Practice (4:00–5:00 PM): Individual meditation held daily in the same natural spot on campus. This practice fosters a deeper connection to the land, allowing participants to attune to the surrounding plants, wildlife, and the rhythms of the natural environment, enriching their meditative experience and sense of connection.
How You’ll Transform
This six-week journey offers more than just an academic or meditative experience—it provides an opportunity to harmonize the intellectual, spiritual, and physical aspects of life. By engaging deeply with the inner and outer fields of knowledge, participants will develop a holistic understanding of how ancient wisdom can be integrated into modern life.
Daily practices, such as meditation in nature and mindful movement, foster a profound connection to the environment and a sense of balance between inner awareness and outer engagement. Through guidance from accomplished Tibetan masters, expert scholars, and contemplative ecologists, students will cultivate insights that resonate far beyond the program.
Ultimately, this program is designed to inspire meaningful transformation, helping participants to integrate these teachings into their personal lives while building a deeper relationship with themselves, their communities, and the natural world.
Spaces are limited—apply today to this journey of self-discovery and holistic transformation. Experience the natural beauty of Samye’s rural campus, learn from accomplished teachers, and immerse yourself in practices that inspire lasting change.
Visit the Samye Institute Summer Immersion website for more details.
About the Teachers

Tulku Migmar Tsering
Tulku Migmar Tsering is a master of the Chokling New Treasures lineage of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. He was born in Nubri, Nepal in 1975 and began his training at an early age after having been recognized as a reincarnate lama. Tulku Migmar began his formal education in 1983 at Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling […]
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Tenzin Loden
Tenzin Loden completed his schooling at Tibetan Children's Village with a major in Science and Mathematics. After graduating, he volunteered as a teacher for five months at the school. He then attended Men-Tsee-Khang, Tibetan Medical and Astro-Science College, studying Tibetan Astro-Science for five years, followed by a one-year internship in the Astro-Science Department of Men-Tsee-Khang. […]
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Tsunma Jamyang Donma, RP, CRPO
Tsunma Jamyang Donma, RP, CRPO, is a certified clinical chaplain and pastoral counselor. She serve as Lead for Spiritual & Religious Care and The Mindfulness Project at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada and is an ordained Buddhist nun. Tsunma provides ongoing support to patients, families, and staff, as well as on-call throughout […]
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Andrea Sherman, Ph.D.
Andrea Sherman, Ph.D., is a gerontologist, educator, trainer and end-of-life doula, and is co-author of Transitional Keys: Rituals to Improve Quality of Life for Older Adults. She is Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America, and New York Academy of Medicine, former Curriculum Consultant to the Bronx VA, and National Center for Creative Aging, and […]
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