Our Impact
The Three Cups Program gathers monastic teachers coming from various monasteries and nunneries.
Monasteries Already Joined
Monastics will gather from throughout India, Nepal, and Bhutan to participate in this transformative program.
Program Overview
Six Days to Enhance Your Teaching Journey
A practical teacher training program exploring three essential dimensions of teaching:
Who am I as a teacher?
Honor the sacred role of the Dharma teacher.
Who are my students, and how do I connect with them?
Understand today's learners to build meaningful connections.
How do I transmit and communicate the Dharma effectively?
Strengthen teaching methods, communication, and facilitation skills to create engaging learning experiences for your students.
Real-time application You Won't Just Learn It — You'll Practice It
Throughout the program, you'll immediately apply each new concept through practical activities, including:
- Micro-teaching sessions where you teach short lessons in a supportive environment
- Receive structured feedback from peers and experienced bi-cultural facilitators
- Ensure every new skill becomes part of your teaching, not just your notes
Program Benefits
What You Can Expect
International Community
Join a growing community of like-minded monastic teachers
Panel Discussions
Exchange ideas and experiences with monastic educators from across the region and beyond
Expert Presentations
Learn from experts who are effectively adapting their teaching for a changing world
Bilingual Materials
Presentation materials provided in English and Tibetan
Q&A Sessions
Direct access to presenters for your questions and concerns
Quiz & Prizes
Friendly quizzes with prizes throughout the program
Expert Faculty
Meet Your Presenters
Learn from experienced educators and practitioners who bridge tradition with innovation
Lead Trainers & Facilitators
Joseph Faria
Teacher & Translator
Asha Pillai-Balsara
Trainer
Senge Catherine
Monastic Education Coordinator
Monastic Educator Contributors
Khenpo Pema Woser
Teacher
Geshe Lharampa Jampal Kelsang
Teacher
Lopon Karma Shenden
Presenter
Stay tuned! Bios for our newest presenters and additional esteemed guests will be revealed shortly.
Eligibility
Who Is This For?
- ✓ Traditionally trained monastic teachers (monks and nuns) from all four Tibetan Buddhist schools
- ✓ Monastic educational leaders (principals and directors)
- ✓ Monastic teachers who are currently teaching monastics and/or laypeople
- ✓ Monastic teachers from both major and remote monasteries or centers across Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Tibet
- ✓ Monastic teachers who live outside this region are also welcome to apply
Full Support
What We Will Provide
Everything you need to focus on learning and connecting with fellow educators
Comfortable lodging at SINI for the duration of the program
All meals provided throughout your stay
All training materials and resources in English and Tibetan
Modest travel budget available for participants from Bhutan, India, and Nepal
Visit the Dhamek Stupa, where the Buddha first turned the wheel of Dharma
Surprise talks and special presentations throughout the program
Note: A modest travel budget is available for participants coming from Bhutan, India, and Nepal. Longer international travel must be covered personally.
Program Sponsors
The Three Cups Monastic Teacher Training Program is generously supported by the Khyentse Foundation and the Sarnath International Nyingma Institute.
Teaching Partnerships
In partnership with
Registration
Ready to Join Us?
Register now to secure your place in the December 2026 Three Cups Monastic Teacher Training Program. Limited seats available—don't miss your chance!
Application deadline: October 15, 2026
Have Questions?
Contact our program coordinators
Sarnath International Nyingma Institute
SA 14/52 P-2, Baraipur, Varanasi, UP 221007, India