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In this Wisdom Dharma Chats episode, Ani la will share insights into her spiritual journey—from a childhood marked by hardship to finding sanctuary in monastic life and ultimately discovering music as both a refuge and a powerful vehicle for compassion. Together, she and host Daniel Aitken will explore how music can become a spiritual practice in its own right—opening the heart, nurturing resilience, and connecting us to something greater.
Contemplative practice plays a central role in all Buddhist traditions. This course offers an accessible exploration of the varieties of Buddhist meditation, focusing on core practices and their underlying theories.
We begin by exploring the styles of practice prominent in early Buddhism, and then examine the new versions of practice, including tantric approaches, that arose with the Mahāyāna, or “Great Vehicle,” in India. We then turn to the contemplative styles that these Indian approaches inspire in the traditions of Tibet, such as the nondual practice of Mahāmudrā.
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Contemplative practice plays a central role in all Buddhist traditions. This course offers an accessible exploration of the varieties of Buddhist meditation, focusing on core practices and their underlying theories.
We begin by exploring the styles of practice prominent in early Buddhism, and then examine the new versions of practice, including tantric approaches, that arose with the Mahāyāna, or “Great Vehicle,” in India.
We then turn to the contemplative styles that these Indian approaches inspire in the traditions of Tibet, such as the nondual practice of Mahāmudrā.
Enroll today for a profound and enriching exploration of the heart of the Dharma across cultures and history.
Tuition: $247 USD
After enrolling, check your email for a welcome email with instructions on how to take the course. When you enroll in any Wisdom Academy course, you agree to our terms of use. Enrolled students have lifetime access to course materials. Wisdom is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your tuition supports the creation of more courses like this one. Thank you! For more about our terms, please see the Wisdom Academy FAQ.
Are you looking for a comprehensive online program to discover Dzogchen and study the Great Perfection with renowned teachers?
Join the Wisdom Experience as an In-Depth member and study Dzogchen teachings online with authentic teachers—one course at a time, at your own pace, four times a year.
Gain access to four expertly curated Dzogchen courses online, rooted in the Great Perfection tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Each course is designed to help you cultivate clarity, wisdom, and a deeper, more stable practice—all while saving over $500.
Whether you’re new to Dzogchen or an experienced practitioner, you’ll enjoy learning about vipashyana, shamatha, and trekchö with the structure, support, and guidance needed to dive deeply into the transformative practice of Dzogchen.
If you’re an existing Wisdom Experience member, you’ll be redirected to your membership page when you click “Join Now.” From there, click on “Upgrade Membership,” select the “In-Depth Annual” option, and check out to complete your upgrade.
Are You Ready to Deepen Your Practice with Thupten Jinpa?
The Buddha’s teachings are vast and profound and without the right guidance, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure of where to begin.
But what if you had a structured way to explore the depths of Tibetan Buddhism—learning directly from one of the world’s foremost scholars, Thupten Jinpa?
With an In-Depth Membership, you can do just that! You’ll gain access to expertly curated courses that illuminate Tibetan Buddhist teachings, helping you cultivate clarity, wisdom, and a deeper practice—all while saving up to $991. Whether you’re just beginning or seeking to refine your understanding, this membership provides the tools, structure, and support you need to transform your practice.
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A song from the Ganges
Over a thousand years ago, on the banks of the Ganges River, the great Indian mahasiddha Tilopa sang a song directly to his heart disciple, Naropa. This song distilled the entirety of the Mahāmudrā path, revealing how to recognize the nature of mind directly, without reliance on conceptual elaboration.
Naropa transmitted this teaching to Marpa Lotsawa, who brought it to Tibet, where it was passed down through the Kagyu lineage.
Now, that living stream continues—taught with clarity and devotion by His Holiness Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa, whose commentary opens the meaning for contemporary practitioners.
Enroll now and enjoy at your own pace!
Tuition: $297
After enrolling, check your email for a welcome email with instructions on how to take the course. When you enroll in any Wisdom Academy course, you agree to our terms of use. Enrolled students have lifetime access to course materials. Wisdom is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your tuition supports the creation of more courses like this one. Thank you! For more about our terms, please see the Wisdom Academy FAQ.
This course is a deep, rigorous exploration of the two most influential schools of Mahāyāna Buddhist philosophy—Yogācāra (Mind-Only) and Madhyamaka (Middle Way).
Taught by leading philosopher Mark Siderits, you’ll explore the core arguments, debates, and unresolved questions that have shaped Buddhist thinking about reality, consciousness, and emptiness for centuries.
The course is based on Mark’s book Buddhism As Philosophy, the most popular book for undergraduate courses on Buddhist philosophy.
This course will give you the conceptual tools and philosophical rigor to test and deepen your own understanding of Buddhist teachings.
If you want to test, clarify, and deepen your understanding of Buddhist philosophy at its highest level, this course is for you.
The course starts August 1, but you can learn at your own pace. Scroll down to see a full schedule.
Tuition: $247
Includes lifetime access for enrolled students!
After enrolling, check your email for a welcome email with instructions on how to take the course. When you enroll in any Wisdom Academy course, you agree to our terms of use. Enrolled students have lifetime access to course materials. Wisdom is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your tuition supports the creation of more courses like this one. Thank you! For more about our terms, please see the Wisdom Academy FAQ. This course is not included in special sales in 2025.
Would you like to step onto a path that can take you completely beyond fear and confusion?
This is the path of Mahāmudrā—direct realization of the nature of mind.
Many of our most profound meditative experiences go far beyond the limits of language.
This is what you’ll explore in Mahāmudrā practice:
the power of abandoning language and discursive thought
for a direct encounter with mind itself.
It is an ancient, potent method for recognizing the nonduality and emptiness that have always been present.
If you’ve struggled in your practice—
perhaps with overwhelming mental activity or a sense of being stuck—
Mahāmudrā may be the key to breaking through.
Embark on your journey beyond fear and confusion. Join Ven. Robina Courtin in this step-by-step journey through Lama Yeshe’s transformative Mahāmudrā teachings.
The course begins July 11. Scroll down for a full schedule.
Tuition: $247
Includes lifetime access for enrolled students!
After enrolling, check your email for a welcome email with instructions on how to take the course. When you enroll in any Wisdom Academy course, you agree to our terms of use. Enrolled students have lifetime access to course materials. Wisdom is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your tuition supports the creation of more courses like this one. Thank you! For more about our terms, please see the Wisdom Academy FAQ. This course is not included in special sales.
This is more than an online course.
It’s a rare exploration of a profound, transformative teaching—one that cuts through complexity with Lama Yeshe’s fierce clarity and Ven. Robina’s living embodiment.
This isn’t a workshop—it’s a direct path for practitioners ready for a vivid encounter with their true nature.
For less than the cost of a weekend retreat, you’ll receive lifetime access to teachings designed to
• dismantle confusion,
• deepen your meditation,
• and offer a direct path to liberation.
Step into the power and expansiveness of Mahāmudrā. Click the button above to save your seat today.
When you finish this course, we believe you’ll possess a sense of confidence that you understand the core of shamatha theory, and you’ll have experienced a taste of shamatha.
In the course, you’ll deeply explore shamatha practice and the theme of balance, or the middle way. This includes both balancing structure and fluidity, and balancing attention. You’ll also discover how to cultivate an existence of ease, relaxation, and concentration even in the midst of modern life’s sometimes hectic pace.
As you take this course, you’ll learn how to cultivate three key qualities of attention:
1) Relaxation
2) Stillness and stability of body and mind
3) Clarity
The course also will delve into what it means to live a “marvelously meaningful life,” as Lama Alan says. You’ll learn about the role that shamatha has to play in experiencing the kind of deeper, more meaningful happiness that is truly transformative.
Join this course to discover how to escape the cycle of tension and exhaustion, and instead cultivate a practice that can support you all the way from daily life to liberation.
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When you finish this course, we believe you’ll possess a sense of confidence that you understand the core of shamatha theory, and you’ll have experienced a taste of shamatha.
In the course, you’ll deeply explore shamatha practice and the theme of balance, or the middle way. This includes both balancing structure and fluidity, and balancing attention. You’ll also discover how to cultivate an existence of ease, relaxation, and concentration even in the midst of modern life’s sometimes hectic pace.
As you take this course, you’ll learn how to cultivate three key qualities of attention:
1) Relaxation
2) Stillness and stability of body and mind
3) Clarity
The course also will delve into what it means to live a “marvelously meaningful life,” as Lama Alan says. You’ll learn about the role that shamatha has to play in experiencing the kind of deeper, more meaningful happiness that is truly transformative.
Join this course to discover how to escape the cycle of tension and exhaustion, and instead cultivate a practice that can support you all the way from daily life to liberation.
Full Tuition: $247
After enrolling, check your email for a welcome email with instructions on how to take the course. When you enroll in any Wisdom Academy course, you agree to our terms of use. Enrolled students have lifetime access to course materials. Wisdom is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your tuition supports the creation of more courses like this one. Thank you! For more about our terms, please see the Wisdom Academy FAQ.
Dive into the heart of Buddhist philosophy with Mark Siderits and explore profound teachings on nonself, suffering, and perception.
What is the self? How do we understand suffering? What is the nature of reality? Buddhism As Philosophy: Nonself and Reality invites you to tackle these profound questions with Mark Siderits, a philosopher known for his groundbreaking work in Buddhist thought.
The course is based on Mark’s book Buddhism As Philosophy, the most popular book for undergraduate courses on Buddhist philosophy.
In this course, you will
• gain a vivid new understanding of the sense of self as the origin of suffering,
• receive incisive guidance for examining and exploring your subjective sense of self,
• explore how the twelvefold chain of dependent origination explains the cycle of samsara and the perpetuation of suffering,
• and much more!
Sign up now and learn at your own pace. Scroll down to see a full schedule.
Tuition: $247
Includes lifetime access for enrolled students!