The Karmapa International Buddhist Institute (KIBI) is an institute of higher learning in Buddhist Studies for international students under the management of the Karmapa International Buddhist Society (KIBS) — a charitable society founded by His Holiness the XVIIth Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje in April 2012. KIBI operates under the auspices of the education and culture branch of KIBS.
Located in the capital of India, the country of Buddhism’s origin, KIBI offers a rich resource for studying the scriptures and great treatises of Buddhism as they are preserved by the Kagyu tradition. The language of instruction is English.
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Read more about the Karmapa Public Course.
Read more about the Public Meditation Course.
News
Government of India in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation has organised the first Asian Buddhist Summit (ABS)
In tandem with strengthening its bond with Buddhist nations across Asia, the Ministry of Culture,i. The theme of this summit is ‘The Role of Buddha Dharma in Strengthening Asia’. The ABS aims to bring together Sangha leaders, scholars, experts, and practitioners from various Buddhist tradition across Asia to foster dialogue, promote understanding and […]
Commemorates His Holiness the 16th Karmapa’s parinirvāṇa
The Sangha of Karmapa International Buddhist Institute commemorates His Holiness the 16th Karmapa’s parinirvāṇa every year on November 5th — that being the day when he manifested Maha Parinirvāṇa at the American International Clinic in Zion, near Chicago, Illinois, USA in 1981. His Holiness’ kudung (body) was then flown back to India, where the […]
The Celebration of Vesak Day and Maha-Parinirvana Anniversary
Namo Buddhaya, Namo Dharmaya, Namo Sanghaya Karmapa International Buddhist Institute celebrated the 2568th Vesak day (also known as Buddha Jayanti or Buddha Purnima) – the Buddhist festival commemorating the birth, full awakening, and passing into parinirvana of our historical Buddha Shakyamuni. Moreover, this auspicious day marked the 10th return of the day when Kunzig Shamar […]
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟒𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐲𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐫𝐣𝐞
Today marks the 41st birthday of the great bodhisattva, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje. At Karmapa International Buddhist Institute, we began this auspicious morning with a mandala offering, smoke puja, His Holiness the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorje Guru yoga and longevity aspiration prayers. After a short break, we lit […]
Conclusion of a Fruitful Karmapa Public Course
During this past week of our Karmapa Public Course at KIBI, New Delhi, we gained thorough knowledge from His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Thaye Dorje, His Eminence Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, Ven. Khenpo Lobsang, and Ven. Lama Jampa Thaye. Today, we concluded the course in an atmosphere brimming with joy and blessing. On this final […]
Karmapa Public Course / 2024
Karmapa International Buddhist Institute is a hub for studying Buddhist philosophy as well as for learning about ancient Tibetan Buddhism, which is most precious for all of us. Therefore, we are hosting two big course per year, which are the Karmapa Public Course in March and the Public Meditation Course in December. Thus, on the […]
Happy Losar of the Wood-Dragon 2151
“Wishing everyone abundant prosperity and joy on the advent of the 17th Rabjung in the Wood-Dragon Year! The tree bowing ’neath its bounteous fruits of quintessential nectar, a refined essence, trickling. Humankind savouring a life serene, vying with a glorious royal realm. Kindness and compassion, akin to the resounding roar of the dragon, a single […]
KIBI’s upcoming Karmapa Public Course-2024
For the schedule and information about teachings for the Public Course 2024, see the course page. This weekend is the opening registration date for the Karmapa Public Course. To subscribe to our newsletter at kibi-edu.org, please click this link. In this way, you will receive the letter of invitation for the courses as well as […]
Conclusion of the Public Meditation Course 2023/24
KIBI’s Public Meditation Course has been brought to conclusion with the recitation of vast aspiration prayers and many good wishes for all sentient beings. This year, many first-time PMC participants as well as an equally large number of regular participants gathered in KIBI’s main shrine, where our teacher His Holiness the Gyalwa Karmapa Thaye Dorje, […]
Public Meditation Course: Day one
This morning, Ven. Drubpon Nyigyam Rinpoche granted Sojong vows to the participants of the Public Meditation Course. Ven. Rinpoche then went on to explain about the importance of Sojong, as well as about the conduct we should apply, i.e., what we should and should not do while upholding Sojong. At 9:00 am, Ven Khenpo Tsering […]