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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, 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.

09/18/2025

Why begin a meditation practice? Longtime practitioner and Nyingma Institute volunteer Caz Verde will be deeply exploring this topic in her first ever Dharma Talk, so if you are interested register on our Eventbrite! This event is in-person at Nyingma Institute and online via Zoom.

09/16/2025

Beautiful day in Berkeley, taken last week!

09/14/2025

An important reminder, and a good contemplation for this week!

09/11/2025

Join Abbe Blum as she dives deep into the transformational power of K*m Nye! How does K*m Nye affect meditation, movement and stillness, and relaxation over all! This Sunday, Abbe Blum will be going into all of this and more. Register on our Eventbrite, we look forward to seeing you in-person or on Zoom!

09/09/2025

Since 1972, we have been operating under the same mission- spreading the Nyingma tradition in Berkeley and beyond, and helping others find inner freedom. Want to learn more? Check out our website, linked in bio!

09/07/2025

Missing the Institute? Come for a tour or just stop in to say hello. Send us an email, we love visitors!

09/04/2025

Hugh Joswick is excited to announce a new publication from Mangalam- and the accompanying Dharma Talk! This Sunday, come and listen as he speaks about "Guardians of the Dharma: The Sixteen Arhats in Tibet." We will also have a pre-order form for this new Dharma Publishing book, sign up for a copy at the talk and receive 20% off!

08/31/2025

Want support when accumulating mantras for our upcoming Practice Day? Join our Practice Group, led by Pauline Yu! Mondays in September, from 7:00-8:30pm, register on our Classes page.

08/26/2025

Happy Tuesday from Nyingma Institute!

08/21/2025

Join Donna Morton, longtime K*m Nye Instructor, as she breaks down a helpful K*m Nye exercise- #13, 'Cleansing Breath!" Whether you join online or in-person, this method of purification is sure to make for a very refreshing Dharma Talk, just in time for the upcoming work week. Register at the link in bio!

08/19/2025

Nyingma Institute is proud to announce our upcoming Medicine Buddha Practice Day! Please let us know if you have any questions about this upcoming in-person event, we hope to see you October 4th!

08/17/2025

Local to Berkeley? Come hang out in Padmakara Garden with Suellen Ehnebuske this summer, and join us in meditation chanting, and snacks! Registration is available on Eventbrite, we hope to see you at the end of this month for our first session!

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1815 Highland Place
Berkeley, CA
94709

Website

https://nyingmainstitute.com/

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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!)