Maitripa College offers a Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies, a Master of Divinity Degree, Continuing Education courses, and community programming. Founded upon the three pillars of scholarship, meditation, and service, our contemplative learning curriculum combines modern academic and traditional Tibetan Buddhist disciplines. Students thrive in a supportive community, developing the personal qualities of a good heart, tolerance, and joy, as well as professional skills to become agents of positive change in the world.

Maitripa College Academic Programs

Academics
and Admissions

Make Your Practice Your Life


 

  • Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies (MA) Degree
  • Master of Divinity (MDiv) Degree
  • Tibetan Language Study
  • Buddhist Chaplaincy Education
  • Continuing Education
Maitripa College Academic Programs

Meditation
and Community

Find Support for Your Spiritual Path


 

  • Special Events & Teachings (Public Events Calendar)
  • Weekly Community Practice & Meditation (Open to All)
  • James A. Blumenthal Library
  • Practice Interviews
Maitripa College Academic Programs

Service as
Spiritual Practice

Engage with Our Community


 

  • Volunteer
  • Give
  • Get Involved
  • Join Maitripa students, neighbors, and friends for Community Practice, Meditation, or Teachings
Maitripa College Podcast
Lapis: The Learning Story
Maitripa College Media

The three educational pillars of Maitripa College — SCHOLARSHIP, MEDITATION, and SERVICE — embody the extrinsic study of Buddhist thought, the internal exploration of Buddhist practice, and the activity that results from the integration of these. —Yangsi Rinpoche, Maitripa College President