Studying & Meditation
For over 20 years, the Karmapa International Buddhist Institute has served as a center for studying Buddhist scriptures and the great treatises preserved within the Karma Kagyu tradition. Many KIBI alumni have become respected scholars of Buddhism, teaching and conducting research at leading universities worldwide. Many are also authors and editors of Buddhist books, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of authentic Dharma teachings.
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Throughout the year, KIBI offers public teachings as well as short-term courses on meditation and Buddhist philosophy. All courses are conducted in English, making them accessible to a broad international audience. For most courses, simultaneous translations into other languages – such as German, French, Spanish, Russian, and Polish – are kindly provided by volunteer translators.​
Courses at KIBI
Karmapa Public Course
This annual program gives students the unique opportunity to learn directly from His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa and leading Kagyu scholars.
KIBI Foundational Course
A three-year traditional study program offering comprehensive insights into Tibetan Buddhism, guided by experienced Tibetan scholars.
Public Meditation Course
An introduction to Buddhist meditation practices, helping practitioners gain experience and deepen their understanding.
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