The transmission of Tibetan Buddhist teachings to contemporary minds
The Milinda Program, now entering its eighth year, continues to pioneer Dharma Teacher Training for the modern era.
Participants from diverse backgrounds engage in an immersive curriculum that integrates traditional teachings with contemporary methodologies.
The recent cycle has seen significant milestones and reflections from its participants.
In 2023, the program witnessed a pivotal moment as a portion of its cohort convened in person at the Rangjung Yeshe Institute in Kathmandu, Nepal, marking a return to the original intention of face-to-face teachings.
Led by esteemed educators such as Dr. Thomas Doctor and Prof. Phil Stanley, students delved into profound texts like Nagarjuna’s Mūlamadhyamakakārikā and Shantideva’s Bodhicharyavatara.
As the program progresses into its eighth year, a transition from sutrayana to tantrayana teachings signifies a deeper exploration of Buddhist philosophy.
Under the guidance of distinguished scholars like Karl Brunnhölzl and Stephanie Johnston from Nitartha Institute, participants engage in rigorous study and contemplation, bridging traditional wisdom with modern understanding.
Named after King Milinda, whose dialogues with the Buddhist monk Nagasena marked an intersection of Eastern and Western thought, the program embodies a similar ethos.
By training Western and non-Tibetan Asian dharma teachers, Milinda seeks to facilitate the transmission of Tibetan Buddhist teachings to contemporary minds, fostering a harmonious convergence of ancient wisdom and modern sensibilities.
