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The Journey to Contemplative Living

Is lasting happiness possible in an age of dwindling resources and rising interdependence? Gladly, new science says yes: we all can learn to tame stress and violence and live in sustainable peace, care and love. 

Yet the best maps and tools we have for this great change come not from new science but from the ancient wisdom of India and Tibet.

Nalanda Institute is a non-profit community working to build a sustainable future by infusing ancient contemplative science into contemporary culture and ways of life. 

We combine public teaching—one-time events; fall and spring classes; and our four year program—with private counseling and mentoring to help people learn all they need for their journey to contemplative living.  

To support learning, public and private, we offer online resources, translations and publications, professional supervision and clinical research.

 

Our new Four Year Program in Sustainable Happiness begins this fall. Learn more

News & Events Spotlight

FOUR YEAR PROGRAM

Our Four Year Program continues with Clearing the Mind: The Gradual Path of Self-Transformation. This course is offered to one and all and begins March 26. Learn more

Workshop Clearing the Mind for Social Engagement Learn more

SPECIAL EVENT

With Joe Loizzo and Sharon Salzberg Clearing the Mind for Loving-Kindness: The Art of Happiness in the Indian and Tibetan Traditions Learn more

UPCOMING COURSE

Using Mindfulness in Clinical Practice: Intensive, small-group experiential training for mental health professionals with Michael Rogan Learn more

TUESDAY MEDITATION

The spring schedule continues... Learn more

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Our 2011 benefit: Listen to the panel discussion held as part of our 2011 benefit. Panelists were Sharon Salzberg, Jeffrey Rubin and Joe Loizzo. More

Quick Link to our Guided Meditations

Among the many resources on our site are audio files from many of our past courses. Learn more