Venerable Tenzin Drolma: Discovering Buddhism: Emptiness
2026-08-09 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Maitripa College, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Venerable Tenzin Drolma: Discovering Buddhism: Emptiness
Sundays July 5, 12, 26 and August 2, 9 11-12:30p (PT)
Join Venerable Tenzin Drolma for a Sunday teaching series on emptiness, one of the central topics in Buddhist philosophy and practice. This series is part of Discovering Buddhism and offers an opportunity to explore how understanding emptiness can deepen wisdom, loosen fixed views, and support compassionate engagement with the world.
All are welcome – please stay for tea and conversation afterwards.
No registration is necessary for in-person attendance; click below to join online by Zoom.

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About this Teacher
Venerable Tenzin Drolma was born in Chicago, US, in 1961. She received her undergraduate degree in religious studies, philosophy and psychology. She has graduate degrees in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver and in Buddhist Studies from Maitripa College. For 25 years she worked in the mental health field.
Ven. Drolma was ordained as a nun in the Tibetan tradition in 2009. She moved to Vajrapani Institute and was resident sangha and assistant SPC for four years. From 2015 until 2022, she taught Introduction to Buddhism at Tushita Meditation Centre in India.
Ven. Drolma’s teaching style includes the psychological aspects of Buddhism and she has been described as a very approachable teacher. While strongly based in the tradition of the Gelukpa school, her teaching emphasizes those aspects most helpful to modern students.

Prospective Student Info Session (Online)
2026-08-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-17 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Register NowJoin Us for Maitripa College’s Monthly Online Prospective Student Info Session 4pm-5pm (Pacific) on the third Thursdays of the month

Maitripa College is pleased to host a monthly online information session for prospective students. These informal, welcoming sessions offer an opportunity to learn more about our graduate degree programs, our values, and our approach to education—and to ask any questions you may have.
Sessions are held online from 4:00–5:00 pm Pacific on the third Thursday of each month.
Each session will include:

An introduction to Maitripa College and our degree programs
An overview of our core values: community, spiritual formation, and the integration of scholarship, meditation, and service
Time to share what you are looking for in a graduate program

Q&A on topics such as:

Applying, enrolling, and attending classes
Program delivery formats (low-residence, hybrid, and in-person—now and in the future)
Enrollment options, including CE and auditing
Tuition, scholarships, and affordability
Professional pathways, career change, and spiritual growth
Alumni experiences, careers, and connections
A brief overview of upcoming community events

Whether you are actively considering applying or simply exploring your next step, we warmly invite you to join us and learn more about the Maitripa community. Zoom only – all are welcome. Follow the link at the top of the page and please share with anyone who might be interested.
