Programs
Samye Institute Summer Immersion: The Buddhist Arts & Sciences
With Phakchok Rinpoche, Tulku Migmar Tsering, Ven. Wangchuk Dorjee Negi, John Makransky, Hilary Herdman, Oriane Lavole, Seth Auster-Rosen, Tawni Tidwell, Tenzin Loden and Alex Yiannopoulos
This 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 […]
Sustainable Compassion and Wisdom Training
With Tulku Migmar Tsering, John Makransky and Hilary Herdman
Join us for Week 1 of the Samye Institute Summer Immersion Program! In this first week, we are joined by Prof. John Makransky, who will lead us into a deeper understanding of how to develop sustainable compassion and wisdom. These daily sessions will be complemented by daily teachings with Tulku Migmar Tsering, and supported throughout […]
Logical Reasoning: Knowing the Mind, Knowing the World
With Tulku Migmar Tsering, Seth Auster-Rosen and Alex Yiannopoulos
Join us for Week 2 of the Samye Institute Summer Immersion Program! In this second week, we are joined by Seth Auster-Rosen and Alexander Yiannopolous, PhD, who will lead us into a deeper understanding of key philosophical insights from the four major Buddhist schools, linking observation with introspection.These daily sessions will be complemented by daily […]
Artisanry & Craftsmanship: Evoking the Environment of Awakening
With Tulku Migmar Tsering and Urgyen Gyalpo
Join us for Week 3 of the Samye Institute Summer Immersion Program! In this third week, we are joined by traditioanl Tibetan thangka painter Urgyen Gyalpo, who will lead us into a deeper understanding of how Tibetan iconography can evoke an environmental of awakening. These daily sessions will be complemented by daily teachings with Tulku […]
Awakening Dignity: A Weekend Retreat
With Phakchok Rinpoche and Sophie (Shu-chin) Wu
We are delighted to offer a first-of-its-kind weekend retreat based on Awakening Dignity: A Guide to Living a Life of Deep Fulfillment, led by co-authors Phakchok Rinpoche and Sophie (Shu-chin) Wu. This retreat marks the beginning of Phakchok Rinpoche’s summer teaching series at Samye Hermitage New York, welcoming both absolute beginners and seasoned students. The […]
Mahamudra Retreat: Instructions from the Mahayana & Mahasiddha Traditions
With Phakchok Rinpoche
We are delighted that Phakchok Rinpoche will return this summer to Samye Hermitage New York, his North American seat, to lead a masterclass in the practice of Mahamadura meditation, the profound path to realizing the very nature of our minds. During this week-long retreat, Phakchok Rinpoche will guide participants through the ground, path and the […]
Medicine & Wellness: Crafting Inner-Outer Harmony
With Tulku Migmar Tsering and Tawni Tidwell
Join us for Week 4 of the Samye Institute Summer Immersion Program! In this fourth week, we are joined by Tawni Tidwell, TMD, PhD, who will help us engage practical life-skills for living in harmony with your environment and community. These daily sessions will be complemented by daily teachings with Tulku Migmar Tsering, and supported […]
The Trinley Nyingpo: Teachings & Empowerment
With Phakchok Rinpoche
We are honored that Phakchok Rinpoche will conclude his series of masterclass teachings this summer with an introduction to the Path of Realization. This path, as taught by the great Mahaguru Padmasambhava, leads students through the traditional Vajrayana journey of practice. Entering this path begins with taking refuge and receiving empowerment. On this transformative […]
Calculations: Astrology, Geomancy & Finances
With Tulku Migmar Tsering and Tenzin Loden
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. These daily sessions will be complemented by daily teachings with Tulku Migmar Tsering, and supported throughout by Hilary Herdman, […]
Integrating Buddhist Arts & Sciences in Daily Life
With Tulku Migmar Tsering and Hilary Herdman
Join us for Week 6 of the Samye Institute Summer Immersion Program! In this sixth week, we are joined by Hilary Herdman, PhD, and Robert Offner, who will help us bring it all together with guided mentorship and planning for your life, home, and community. These daily sessions will be complemented by daily teachings with […]