KIBI Foundational Course 2026
Rooted in wisdom and compassion, the Foundational Course at KIBI invites you to explore the essence of Buddhist learning and living.
Discover how to bring the Buddha’s teachings into daily life. This unique three-week Foundational Course offers an immersive study of Buddhist philosophy, practices, and meditation under the guidance of experienced Tibetan scholars.
Open to students from around the world, this course provides the opportunity to deepen your understanding, connect with a vibrant spiritual community, and explore the path of inner transformation. Each year, the programme welcomes both new participants and those returning for further studies.
Program
This course gently guides participants in cultivating a Buddhist mindset – learning to release attachment to samsaric life and turn the mind toward genuine liberation. It includes three core classes:
Lamrim – The Gradual Path to Enlightenment
Based on “The Jewel Ornament of Liberation” by Gampopa, these teachings illuminate the step-by-step journey toward awakening. The class is guided by Khenpo Tsering Samdrub. The teachings will be held in English.
Meditation
Exploring Mahamudra, Shamatha, and Vipashyana practices as presented in “Moonbeams of Mahamudra” by Takpo Tashi Namgyal. This class is also led by Khenpo Tsering Samdrub. The teachings will be held in English.
Buddhist Abhidharma
A deep exploration of the Madhyamaka view from the perspective of general Abhidharma teachings, taught by Khenpo Lobsang Tsultrim. The teachings will be held in Tibetan with English translation.
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Each subject unfolds over a three-year cycle, with one three-week semester per year. New students are welcome to join at any time – no prior attendance is required to participate in later years
Schedule from Monday to Friday
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9:00 – 10:30 a.m
Buddhist Abhidharma
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11:00 a.m – 12:00 noon
Lamrim – The Gradual Path to Enlightenment
Lunch break
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3.30 – 17.00 p.m
Meditation class
(Beginning with a guided meditation session)
Accommodation
You are warmly welcome to stay at KIBI during the course. A range of accommodation options is available during registration, with meals included for those staying on-site. As rooms are limited, we kindly recommend registering early once registration opens. Guests joining from outside are equally welcome and may register with or without meals.
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Online Attendance
If you are unable to attend in person, recordings of the classes will be available online.
Registration
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive your course invitation. Once registration opens, you can easily sign up through the online form below – please follow the updated instructions carefully. We look forward to welcoming you back to KIBI — a place of study, reflection, and shared inspiration​.
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