Continuing Education Opportunities at Maitripa College

What you receive as a continuing education student:

Real Graduate Courses

• Core Pillars: Learn through our integrated curriculum of scholarship, meditation, and community service.
• Academic Rigor: Take exact courses from our Master of Arts and Master of Divinity paths, such as Buddhist philosophy, Tibetan language, and meditation techniques.
• Official Transcripts: Earn real graduate credit hours and official grades that can be applied to future degree requirements.

Lineage & Expert Faculty

• Distinguished Scholars: Study with experienced Western academics and traditional practitioners, including visiting lineage teachers and resident ordained nuns.
• Authentic Transmission: Gain direct access to teachers rooted in the FPMT network and the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
• Contemplative Mentorship: Engage in live, interactive online sessions designed to support your practice and intellectual inquiry.

A Practice-Based Community

• Shared Vision: Join a close-knit cohort of practitioner-scholars, chaplains, and positive change agents.
• Digital & Physical Spaces: Connect through weekly live Zoom sessions, access our physical James A. Blumenthal Library in Portland, Oregon, and make use of the Jokhang, Meditation Hall.
• Inclusive Environment: Practice alongside a diverse network open to students of all backgrounds and faiths.

Zero Degree Commitment

• Flexible Learning: Study from anywhere with our flexible digital learning infrastructure and online courses.
• No Long-Term Contracts: Enroll in individual courses on a term-by-term basis.
• Affordable Access: Benefit from our intentional, nonprofit, cost-recovery tuition model that prioritizes access over profit.

Application Criteria and Process

Maitripa College’s transformative education is available through a simple online application and registration process. The Admissions Committee welcomes applications from students who seek adult enrichment, personal development, and connection with fellow students and practitioners. Space is limited to ensure that the sense of community and connection is maintained.

• All students are expected to participate fully in the course as designed by the instructor.
• All students will have full access to course materials and college resources, including engagement with classmates, faculty, and teaching assistants, library, and community practices.
• Courses meet for two hours once a week for 15 weeks. Students can anticipate spending approximately two hours on reading and assignments for every hour of class time.
• Tuition and student fees for the current academic year are here: https://maitripa.org/tuition-funding/
• Monastics are encouraged to apply, and Maitripa College endeavors to offer full tuition scholarships to monastics whenever possible.
• Space is limited and application does not ensure acceptance.
• There is a $25 non-refundable application processing fee. 
• Tuition is due on the first day of class.

Continuing Education Students – Oregon Students

The faculty and staff of Maitripa College are pleased to continue to offer Oregon students the opportunity to enroll in online courses as Continuing Education students. Please keep in mind that:

• Oregon CE students may not register as auditors (with the exception of Maitripa College alumni);
• CE students receive a grade, transcript, and credit hours for completed courses.

Auditing Students – Non-Oregon Students

The faculty and staff of Maitripa College are excited to offer a selection of classes to students outside of Oregon as Auditors. Please keep in mind that:

• Auditing students will not receive a grade, transcript, nor graduate credit for courses completed.