Serkong Institute for Buddhist Studies

18/07/2026

Chökhor Düchen Tashi Delek

Today we commemorate the Buddha’s first turning of the Wheel of Dharma, when he taught the Four Noble Truths, the foundation of the entire Buddhist path.

As His Holiness reminds us, everything in Buddhism rests upon these four truths: understanding suffering, its causes, its cessation, and the path that leads to freedom. Liberation is not something that happens on its own, but through cultivating wisdom and putting the teachings into practice.

On this auspicious day, may we reflect on the teachings that continue to guide countless practitioners toward genuine freedom.

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06/07/2026

Today we joyfully celebrate the 91st birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

For generations, His Holiness has inspired millions through his unwavering example of compassion, wisdom, humility, and his tireless commitment to peace, dialogue, and the preservation of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. His teachings continue to remind us that genuine happiness begins with cultivating a kind heart and a disciplined mind.

At Serkong Institute, we are deeply grateful for His Holiness’ extraordinary life and the immeasurable benefit he has brought to our teachers, our tradition, and the world.

On this special day, we offer our heartfelt prayers for His Holiness’ long life, excellent health, and the continued flourishing of his activities for the benefit of all beings.

Happy 91st Birthday, Your Holiness 🙏

21/06/2026

🎙️NEW ON THE WISDOM PODCAST: H. E. SERKONG TSENSHAB RINPOCHE, ATISHA MATHUR, AND FABRIZIO PALLOTTI

Challenge your understanding of traditional study, learn the value of debate in Buddhist study and its role in critical thinking, and explore Buddhist education in the modern world in this episode featuring H. E. Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche, joined by special guests Atisha Mathur and Fabrizio Pallotti! 📚

🎧 Listen now at https://rebrand.ly/Podcast-233

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20/06/2026

The podcast is now available!

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features special guests H. E. Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche, Atisha Mathur, and Fabrizio Pallotti. Together with host Daniel Aitken, they tackle the topic of Buddhist education in the modern world. Discussing the value of rigorous cri...

31/05/2026

Why do Buddhists debate?

His Holiness explains that the Nalanda tradition trains us to investigate, question, and reason. Through the study of logic and debate, we learn how to distinguish between literal and interpretable teachings and develop a deeper understanding of the Buddha’s words.

On Saka Dawa, we are reminded that the Buddha’s teachings invite examination, not blind acceptance.

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31/05/2026

On Saka Dawa, His Holiness has asked us to reflect on what it means to be a Buddhist in the modern world.

His Holiness teaches that the Buddha’s path is not based on blind faith, but on reason, investigation, and personal understanding. To become a 21st-century Buddhist, we study, analyze, and then integrate what we have learned through meditation.

On this auspicious day, may we take to heart the advice of our kind teachers.

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18/05/2026

Debate in Buddhism helps us to be sure that our understanding is correct.

17/05/2026

Registration is now open! https://www.serkonginstitute.org/home

17/05/2026

Scroll through our new brochure! Registration for the 2nd batch of the 4-Year Program is open now! https://www.serkonginstitute.org/

12/05/2026