2013 Summer Institute
Each year, Nitartha Summer Institute offers the full Foundation and Intermediate curriculums of Nitartha Institute, as well as several courses from its Advanced curriculum. We also offer courses on the Tibetan language and on the Science of Healing from the Tibetan tradition.
The 18th annual Nitartha Summer Institute will take place from July 13–August 10, 2013 at Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA. Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche will teach at the first session (July 13–July 27). We have also invited a special guest, Venerable Hin Hung from the University of Hong Kong, to be with us for the first session. Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen and Mitra Karl Brunnhölzl will teach during both sessions.
The 2013 Summer Institute will consist of two two-week sessions:
- Session I: July 13–27, 2013 (July 13 and July 27 are travel days)
- Session II: July 27–August 10, 2013 (July 27 and August 10 are travel days)
The program will be located on the beautiful campus of Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. Classes run six days a week, with Saturdays off to explore the beautiful area around Bellingham.
Summer Institute Courses
Nitartha Institute will offer all of its Foundation and Intermediate Curriculum courses during Summer Institute, along with Tibetan Language courses. This summer, BUD 630 Buddha Nature: Luminous Heart of the Tathāgata will be included in BUD 780 Uttaratantra & Sūtras of the Third Turning: The Lion’s Roar of Irreversibility.
We will announce Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche's specific course as soon as it is determined. We will also announce Venerable Hin Hung's teaching schedule as soon as it is determined.
Session I courses (July 13–27):
- BUD 799 Advanced Text (Taught by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche)
- The Platform Sūtra of the Sixth Patriarch (Taught by Venerable Hin Hung)
- BUD 500 Analytical Meditation I
- BUD 501 Mind and Its World I: Valid Cognition
- BUD 502 Clear Thinking
- BUD 520 Mind and Its World III: Modes of Engagement
- BUD 601 Chittamātra Philosophical Tradition: Appearances Are Mere Mind
- BUD 760 Madhyāntavibhāga: The Distinction Between the Middle and Extremes (Taught by Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen)
- BUD 780 Uttaratantra & Sūtras of the Third Turning: The Lion's Roar of Irreversibility (Taught by Mitra Karl Brunnhölzl)
- LAN 510 Literary Tibetan I
- LAN 511 Colloquial Tibetan I
- LAN 530 Literary Tibetan III
- LAN 531 Colloquial Tibetan III
- ART 510 Lineage, Essence & Expression: The Golden Rosary
Session II courses (July 27–August 10):
- BUD 500 Analytical Meditation I
- BUD 510 Mind and Its World II: Mental Events & Causality
- BUD 530 Mind and Its World IV: Vaibhāshika and Sautrāntika Philosophical Traditions
- BUD 550 Unraveling Logic in Buddhist Texts I
- BUD 553 Debate I
- BUD 554 Debate II
- BUD 555 Debate III
- BUD 610 Madhyamaka Philosophical Tradition: Not Even a Middle
- BUD 620 Paths and Bhumis
- BUD 760 Madhyāntavibhāga: The Distinction Between the Middle and Extremes (Taught by Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen)
- BUD 780 Uttaratantra & Sūtras of the Third Turning: The Lion's Roar of Irreversibility (Taught by Mitra Karl Brunnhölzl)
- LAN 520 Literary Tibetan II
- LAN 521 Colloquial Tibetan II
- LAN 540 Literary Tibetan IV
- LAN 541 Colloquial Tibetan IV
"Incredible. It's a study program but at times felt like a retreat. It surpassed my expectations."
Summer Institute student
More Information
For additional information about Summer Institute, please contact Tim Walton at executive.vp@nitarthainstitute.org.
