Tibetan Buddhism with Thupten Jinpa

Your Personal Pathway

As a In-Depth member, you’ll gain access to a carefully curated selection of four (4) transformative courses designed to build your knowledge and practice step by step. You can select any four courses you want from the Wisdom Experience Course Catalog, or choose to follow one, or just parts, of our designed programs to help guide you. The Tibetan Buddhism with Thupten Jinpa program will help you gain a deep, practical, and inspiring understanding of Vajrayana teachings with an unmatched guide.

Jinpa isn’t just a teacher—he’s a bridge between classical Tibetan Buddhist wisdom and modern understanding. As a former monastic with a Geshe Lharam degree, a PhD from Cambridge, and over 30 years of experience as the principal English translator for His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Jinpa offers a uniquely clear and accessible way to engage with Tibetan Buddhism’s deepest teachings.

And now we’re thrilled to share that this September (2025) we’ll be adding Jinpa’s third Wisdom Academy course, Mind Training, to the Wisdom Experience Course Catalog. This means with an In-Depth membership, you’ll have the opportunity to study a curated and illuminating program which guides you through some of the most profound and transformative teachings of Tibetan Buddhism—all while saving almost $1,000. Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts, retreats, and additional learning resources designed to support your study and practice.

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.

Wisdom is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which means we’re committed to reinvesting every membership contribution into sharing the Dharma, supporting teachers, and expanding our library of exceptional Buddhist content. By becoming a member, you become a vital part of this process. Thank you for supporting our mission to share the Dharma!

Your Tibetan Buddhism Learning Track with Jinpa

While you can select any four (4) courses from Wisdom Experience Course Catalog as part of your In-Depth Membership, these are the four that we have selected as part of this program.*

🧘 Tsongkhapa’s Madhyamaka – Discover the profound philosophy of emptiness as developed by Je Tsongkhapa, one of Tibet’s greatest thinkers. Learn how his understanding of Madhyamaka can transform your meditation practice and deepen your realization of emptiness.

🧠 How the Mind Works – Gain a Buddhist psychological perspective on the mind’s functions, emotions, and cognitive processes. Jinpa provides accessible yet deeply profound teachings on mental factors, perception, and the roots of suffering and wisdom.

🌀 Mind Training (Lojong) (Coming September 2025) – Go beyond the traditional seven-point mind training and explore a broader, deeper approach to lojong. Learn how training the mind in compassion and wisdom leads to lasting transformation and liberation.

📚 + One Additional Course – Expand your knowledge further with another course from the Wisdom Experience Course Catalog, allowing you to personalize your journey even more.
If you need an idea, we recommend Illuminating the Mind featuring his Holiness the Dalai Lama and guided by Jinpa.

⭐ Bonus: Exclusive Member Perks – Your membership also includes:

📖 20% off all book purchases – Grow your personal library
📚 Over 170 books in the Reading Room – Access a vast digital library of books
🎞️ Films & Lecture Series – Engaging, expert-led video content
🧘 One-day & eight-week retreat recordings – Opportunities to deepen your meditation practice with beloved teachers
🖋️ The Art of Translating Tibetan: A Masterclass with Thupten Jinpa – Discover the art of translation with the Dalai Lama’s personal primary translator
🌏 A global learning community – Join a network of serious practitioners
💸 Exclusive member sales – Special discounts on additional courses & resources

*By joining from this page, you will automatically be added to Tsongkhapa’s Madhyamaka and How the Mind Works as part of the Tibetan Buddhism with Thupten Jinpa program; however, should wish to change your selection, and select a different course from the Wisdom Experience Course Catalog you may do so by emailing us at [email protected].

Learn More About the Courses in this Program

Thupten Jinpa Langri was educated in the classical Tibetan monastic academia and received the highest academic degree of Geshe Lharam (equivalent to a doctorate in divinity). Jinpa also holds a BA in philosophy and a PhD in religious studies, both from the University of Cambridge, England. Since 1985, he has been the principal translator for the Dalai Lama, accompanying him to the United States, Canada, and Europe. He has translated and edited many books by the Dalai Lama, including The World of Tibetan Buddhism, Essence of the Heart Sutra, and the New York Times bestseller Ethics for the New Millennium.
Jinpa has published scholarly articles on various aspects of Tibetan culture, Buddhism, and philosophy, and books such as Songs of Spiritual Experience: Tibetan Poems of Awakening and Insight (coauthored) and Self, Reality and Reason in Tibetan Thought. He is the editor of the Library of Tibetan Classics. He serves on the advisory board of numerous educational and cultural organizations in North America, Europe, and India. He is currently the president and the editor-in-chief of the Institute of Tibetan Classics, a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to translating key Tibetan classics into contemporary languages. And he also currently chairs the Mind & Life Institute and the Compassion Institute.

¹ In-depth members have access to exclusive video content such as multiple 8-week retreats with Lama Alan Wallace, one-day retreats, concerts, etc. They also have access to our entire catalog of movies and documentaries, lecture series, Thupten Jinpa’s Masterclass: The art of Translating Tibetan, and more.
² Wisdom Academy Courses are created by the Wisdom Academy, on branch of Wisdom, and are their own unique products. Newly released courses from Wisdom Academy are not included in the offering for In-depth members.
³ The Wisdom Experience Course Catalog is made up of a selection of Wisdom Academy Courses. To learn more about which courses are included and to see the selection of courses that In-Depth members can select from please click here. In-Depth members can enroll in two courses at a time, and will retain access to all completed courses as long as they are an In-Depth member.

For full terms and conditions including cancellation time periods, click here.