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Stories from the Field

Read about our work with monastic educators across the Himalayas and the evolving landscape of Buddhist education.

Dharma Influencers for the Modern World
Stories from the Field • June 16, 2025

Dharma Influencers for the Modern World

Young monks are taking to social media to share the Dharma. Meet the monastics using Instagram, YouTube, and podcasts to reach new audiences.

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The Great Transmission: A Living Legacy of Wisdom Across Generations
Reflections • May 23, 2025

The Great Transmission: A Living Legacy of Wisdom Across Generations

A film about preserving Buddhist texts reminds us that transmission is not just about passing on knowledge—it's about sustaining a living, dynamic path.

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The Emerging Path of Higher Education for Monastics
Deep Dives • May 13, 2025

The Emerging Path of Higher Education for Monastics

Buddhist monasteries and nunneries are embracing formal education pathways, offering government-recognized curriculum and university partnerships.

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Meditation Returns to the Monastery
Stories from the Field • May 12, 2025

Meditation Returns to the Monastery

At Tergar Shedra, meditation is being reintegrated into monastic education—creating space to ground studies in direct experience.

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What Is Buddhism? – A Story from the Hills
Stories from the Field • April 29, 2025

What Is Buddhism? – A Story from the Hills

A young tulku's journey back to his village reveals a profound gap in Buddhist understanding—and sparks a new commitment to serve his own community.

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Our First Three Cups Monastic Teacher Training Program
Program Updates • March 31, 2025

Our First Three Cups Monastic Teacher Training Program

33 monastics from all four schools gathered in Sarnath for our pilot teacher training program, exploring how to transmit the Dharma for modern audiences.

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About the Writer: Senge Catherine
Stories from the Field • March 30, 2025

About the Writer: Senge Catherine

Meet Senge Catherine, SINI's Monastic Education Coordinator, whose journey from France to the Himalayas led her to dedicate her life to supporting Buddhist education in monasteries and nunneries.

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