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There are many reasons to study at K.I.B.I., including our unique set of highly-qualified teachers from both traditional monastic and modern academic backgrounds. K.I.B.I.’s exceptional faculty is one the most important points to consider in assessing the quality of education our students receive. It is a truly unique opportunity!

The 2016/17 Academic Year at K.I.B.I. starts on 7th September with a short orientation program for new and returning students.

Starting in September 2016, new students will be admitted to K.I.B.I.’s formal three-year Diploma program. 

On June 22, a ceremony was held at K.I.B.I. to appoint the new Secretary.  Khenpo Mriti held the post of Secretary for four years and undertook his work with great dedication and success, but he resigned in March 2016.  His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa and the board members of K.I.B.S. have now appointed Lama Thabkha to…

On Saturday, 21.5.2016, K.I.B.I. opened its doors for a full day of ceremonies on the auspicious Buddha Purnima holiday. Buddha Purnima, or Vesak, marks three major events in Buddha’s life – his birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana.  At K.I.B.I., it was an occasion to come together for Dharma practice, fellowship, and reaching out to others. Throughout the…

On Saturday, 21.5.2016, the students, staff and guests of K.I.B.I. will celebrate the auspicious Buddha Purnima holiday

Friday, May 6, 2016, marked the 33rd birthday of H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa. At K.I.B.I., the joyous event was celebrated in a spiritual manner. In the morning, the entire K.I.B.I. community and guests gathered to perform a traditional Sang puja. Afterwards, a group of monks made a 3-hour journey to the sacred Ganga River to release…

May 5, 2016 was a happy and proud day for K.I.B.I. as the 2013 batch of graduating students were celebrated

Beginning, Monday, April 18, 2016, K.I.B.I.’s academic students will start two-weeks of rigorous final exams at the end of this academic year.

It is an exciting time for everyone here at K.I.B.I. This month, the first batch of academic students are taking exams for the final time before graduating with a Bachelor of Buddhist Studies degree. 

During the 2016 Spring Semester at K.I.B.I., Professor Sempa Dorje taught The Treatise on Pointing Out the Tathagata Heart by the 3rd Karmapa Rangjung Dorje.

On Friday and Saturday, 18-19 March 2016, the annual KIBS Governing Body Meeting was held.

Hannah Nydahl, one of the first western disciples of the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, was a major driving force in spreading the Buddha-dharma in the West. Hannah was also strongly connected to K.I.B.I. from the very early days as she lived, translated and taught at K.I.B.I.

The Karmapa Public Course 2016 has officially started this Monday 

To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Guild of Service, a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting the empowerment of women and supporting conflict-affected women and children, and the War Widow Association organize the Inter-religious Peace Prayers event, held in New Delhi, India each year.

It is pilgrimage season in India!

Empowerments during Karmapa Public Course confirmed!

On Friday, 26th of February, K.I.B.I. welcomed a group of about 50 pilgrims from Ladakh. Guided by Karma Ishey Jungne (Thabkha) from Karma Dupgyud Choeling Monastery, Ladakh, they had visited major sacred Buddhist places all over India and Nepal for the previous two mont hs. As their last event before returning to their homes in…

On Sunday, 14th February 2016, His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa gave a teaching to a pilgrimage group visiting from Europe at the outset of a two week tour through India and Bhutan.  

Welcome to the annual Karmapa Public Course, March 14–19.

On Tuesday, January 26, 2016, KIBI celebrated the Republic Day of India.

Welcome to the annual Karmapa Public Course, March 14–19.

What better way to wrap up the old and ring in the New Year.The Public Meditation Course at K.I.B.I. remains an auspicious opportunity to listen to the Dharma, contemplate precious teachings, and practice in a supportive, powerful, and sacred environment. Here, away from the hustle and bustle of daily activities, participants have the opportunity to…

Dear friends all over the world! The Karmapa International Buddhist Institute (KIBI) wishes everyone a wonderful New Year 2016. KIBI is currently hosting the 4th Public Meditation Course. Many participants decided to start the new Year with upholding the Sojong Vows and taking their time to practice under the guidance of His Holiness, Karmapa Thinley…

December 24, 2015 was the opening of the 4th annual Public Mediation Course hosted by K.I.B.I.. This year His Holiness the Gyalwa Karmapa Thinley Thaye Dorje, Dupsing Rinpoche and Venerable Dupon Nyigyam are guiding around 250 international students in different meditation techniques through explanations and group practice. On the afternoon of the opening day Khenpo…

On Wednesday, 23.12.2015, Taglung Tsetrul Rinpoche passed into Paranirvana in Bodhgaya. He was born in 1926 in Tibet and recognized as thereincarnation of Ngok Chöku Dorje, one of the supreme heads of the Nyingma. Following His Holiness’ request special prayers were recited at K.I.B.I. the evening of Rinpoche’s passing. All Rinpoches, Lamas, monks, and lay…

Public Meditation Course 2015-2016. Schedule and Programme.

We welcome everyone who wants to study at KIBI and take on the academic B.A. program or join as a guest student for a short or long-term.

Khenpo Chödrak Thenpel Rinpoche, who is visiting KIBI, gave a public lecture 11.10.2015.

Following the conclusion of our orientation week at KIBI, all of our students together with three faculty members went on an excursion to the main campus of Mewar University in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. It is thanks to Mewar University’s agreement to collaborate with us that KIBI is able to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist…