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PUBLIC PROGRAMS

PUBLIC TEACHINGS & EVENTS IN THE JOKHANG MEDITATION HALL: Maitripa's traditional Tibetan Buddhist shrine room hosts weekly public practices and special visiting teacher events; see calendars and events on the right and >more

CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM: Many academic classes are open to the public on a basis of non-credit continuing education open enrollment. >details


STUDENT LIFE & RESOURCES

MAITRIPA & BUDDHIST HIGHER
EDUCATION IN THE WEST

"In general we should think of Buddhist higher education as something like an inner treasure. It is the internal lamp that illuminates ignorance..." -Yangsi Rinpoche > Read entire article


GIVING CIRCLE

ABOUT MAITRIPA

ADMINISTRATION

MEDIA: PHOTO & VIDEO GALLERIES

Historical and current photos galleries.

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NEWS MEDIA

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

DISTANCE LEARNING / ONLINE COURSES


Registration is now open for fall 2010 online classes! >Learn more and view a sample online class

MAITRIPA COLLEGE RESEARCH LIBRARY

Click here for access to over 3,000 titles in print and multi-media materials and extensive links to academic resources in the field of Buddhist Studies >More

SERVICE LEARNING / COMMUNITY SERVICE

Maitripa College's Service Learning program offers students the opportunity to integrate their education into action and to offer their best back into our community and the world. >more


ACADEMIC FACULTY & VISITING TEACHERS

YANGSI RINPOCHE, Geshe Lharampa, President & Professor of Buddhist Studies



Since its founding, Maitripa's innovative approach and academic vision has attracted some of the most respected and accomplished teachers of Buddhism in the west as faculty, guest lecturers and/or participants in academic conferences and forums. >more


2010 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Applications NOW BEING ACCEPTED for FALL entry into all Degree & Certificate Programs

Registration is NOW OPEN for FALL COURSES (INHOUSE & ONLINE/DISTANCE LEARNING)

ACADEMIC CALENDAR:
JANUARY 27: Spring 2010 Semester Begins
MARCH 28 - APRIL 11: Spring Break
MAY 25: Spring 2010 Semester Ends
JUNE 28 - AUGUST 22: Online (Distance Learning) Summer Session
AUGUST 30:
Fall 2010 Semester Begins
NOVEMBER 21 -28: Fall (Thanksgiving) Break
DECEMBER 18: Fall 2010 Semester Ends

2010 ACADEMIC APPLICATION
& REGISTRATION DEADLINES:
MAY 3: Registration Opens for New Online (Distance Learning) Summer Program
JULY 5: Online Summer Registration Closes (last day to add or drop classes)
JULY 15: Registration Opens for Fall 2010 Semester
AUGUST 15: Application Deadline for Fall Entry into all Degree and Certificate Programs (Extended Deadline)
SEPTEMBER 12: Fall 2010 Class Registration Closes (last day to add or drop classes)


2010 MONTHLY CALENDARS
NEWS & UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENTS

ALL ARE WELCOME for these public events which take place in the Jokhang and are by donation only unless otherwise noted.



MAITRIPA COLLEGE'S 2010 FALL ACADEMIC SEMESTER BEGINS THIS WEEK! Registration is still open for all on-campus and on-line courses through September 12, so register for a class now! OPEN ENROLLMENT; FULL OR PART TIME; IN-CLASS OR ONLINE! >Click here for class listings and registration information
Thursday, September 2, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
"FIRST THURSDAY" OPEN HOUSE ~ ALL WELCOME! Drop by anytime for conversation, tour and community and a special ART EXHIBIT of works by thangka painter Laura Santi. >Click here for more. Followed by Public Teachings with Yangsi Rinpoche (see below)

Thursday, September 2, 7:30-9pm PUBLIC TEACHINGS with YANGSI RINPOCHE, Maitripa College President & Professor

Friday, September 3, 7:30-9pm TSOG (25th Day of the Tibetan Calendar); open to all; please bring small food offering to share

Sunday, September 5, 10-12noon MINDFULNESS MEDITATION led by sangha & senior students in the Jokhang

Thursday, September 9, 7:30-9pm
PUBLIC TEACHINGS with YANGSI RINPOCHE

Sunday, September 12, 10-12noon MINDFULNESS MEDITATION led by sangha & senior students in the Jokhang

ACADEMIC NOTE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12: WINTER 2010 CLASS REGISTRATION CLOSES ~ last day to register, add or change classes for the Winter semester (inhouse and online)

Thursday, September 16, 7:30-9pm, PUBLIC TEACHINGS WITH YANGSI RINPOCHE

Friday, September 17, 7:30-9pm TSOG (10th Day of the Tibetan Calendar); open to all; please bring small food offering to share

Sunday, September 19, 10-12noon, MINDFULNESS MEDITATION led by sangha & senior students in the Jokhang

Sunday, September 26, 10-12noon, MINDFULNESS MEDITATION led by sangha & senior students in the Jokhang

Thursday, September 30, 7:30-9pm, PUBLIC TEACHINGS WITH YANGSI RINPOCHE

Sunday, October 3, 10-12noonm TSOG (25th Day of the Tibetan Calendar); open to all; please bring small food offering to share

Thursday, October 7, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
"FIRST THURSDAY" OPEN HOUSE ~ ALL WELCOME! Drop by anytime for conversation, tour and community. Followed by Public Teachings with Yangsi Rinpoche (see below)

Thursday, October 7, 7:30-9pm PUBLIC TEACHINGS with YANGSI RINPOCHE, Maitripa College President & Professor


+ MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS AT MAITRIPA THIS FALL:

Friday, November 12, 7:30 pm, VEN. THUBTEN CHODRON PUBLIC TALK AT MAITRIPA ~ Details coming soon

Sunday, November 14, 10AM-5PM, TARA RETREAT with YANGSI RINPOCHE $35 suggested donation ~ Details coming soon



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