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Every Two Months

Three Cups Zoom Gatherings

Building Community Across Borders

Join monastic educators from across the Himalayas for bilingual online sessions exploring modern pedagogical approaches

About the Gatherings

A Virtual Community of Practice

Every two months, we come together online to share experiences, learn from experts, and explore innovative approaches to Buddhist education

Connect Across Borders

Join monastic educators from India, Nepal, Bhutan, and beyond in a shared virtual space

Bilingual Sessions

All sessions conducted in both English and Tibetan with interactive breakout rooms

Expert Presentations

Learn from experienced educators and practitioners bridging tradition with innovation

Session Format

Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours per session
Frequency: Every two months
Interactive: Includes breakout rooms for small group discussions
Languages: English and Tibetan with translation support
Past Sessions

Recent Gatherings

Explore the topics we've covered in our recent online sessions

August 16, 2025

Guided Meditation for Lay Audience

Arun Poudel & Lopon Urgyen Sherab

Techniques and approaches for leading meditation sessions with lay practitioners, making ancient practices accessible to modern audiences.

June 28, 2025

Working with Emotional Challenges for a Modern Audience

Dr. Chencho Dorji & Dr. Joseph Arpaia

Practical approaches to addressing emotional and mental health challenges faced by contemporary students, combining Buddhist wisdom with modern psychology.

May 10, 2025

Body, Speech and Mind

Dr. Elaine Yuen

An exploration of the traditional Buddhist framework of body, speech, and mind, and how these principles can be applied in modern educational contexts.

Who Can Join

Open to All Monastic Educators

  • Alumni of the Three Cups Monastic Teacher Training Program
  • Monastic educators from any tradition interested in modern pedagogical approaches
  • Collaborators and partners working with monastic education initiatives
  • Anyone committed to supporting authentic Buddhist education in the modern world
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