Welcome to The Prajnopaya Institute of Buddhist Studies
The Prajnopaya Institute of Buddhist Studies (MIT-Prajnopaya) is devoted to a non-sectarian and non-denominational approach to Dharma. Students are encouraged to engage in the study of the Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana (Triyana) schools. Prajnopaya also brings together all five schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The Institute continues to grow under the chief patronage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, along with the heads of the other Tibetan Buddhist lineages, and provides a healthy environment for spiritual dialogue. The Prajnopaya Institute emphasizes critical study combined with serious practice.

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Based
at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology since 2002, MIT-Prajnopaya
provides advanced students, beginners, as well as curious
visitors from other traditions with a venue to study Buddhism.
We welcome teachers from all schools of Buddhism. Resident
and visiting teachers offer regular classes in meditation,
Buddhist philosophy, and Buddhist art. We also provide opportunities
for individuals to rejuvenate and to recommit to their spiritual
growth at our periodic intensive weekend retreats.
Besides
bringing together practitioners from many Buddhist traditions,
MIT-Prajnopaya is also committed to promoting interfaith discussions
between Buddhists and members of other religious traditions
of the world. We are also involved in the ongoing dialogues
that examine the similarities and differences between Buddhism
and Western sciences. Additionally, we offer guided pilgimages
to sacred sites in India, Nepal, and Tibet. Many individuals
have found such spiritual endeavors transformative and meaningful
to their on-going spiritual journey.
 
 
MIT-Prajnopaya
also initiates collaborative projects that sends young university
students, whose majors range from Electrical Engineering to
Anthropology, to India, Nepal, Tibet and Sri Lanka to work
on various humanitarian projects. Some of our students are
currently involved in summer/ winter medical camps and aiding
researches to develop low-cost effective water filters for
India and Nepal. The study and praactice of Buddhism has helped
these individuals develop altruism in their personal lives
and help create better life for others.
Please consider giving a gift to support the spiritual, contemplative
and active efforts of our foundation. All contributions and
donations made to the Prajnopaya Institute of Buddhist Studies
or MIT-Prajnopaya are tax deductible under the 501(c)3 of
Prajnopaya Institute of Buddhist Studies or the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology. Your generous gifts will ensure the
transmission of Buddhist philosophy in the lives of young
and old students all over the world and help them transform
for better.
For further information kindly contact
via e-mail
or call 001(617) 324.6030.
You may also send
checks payable to:
MIT-Prajnopaya
40 Massachusetts Avenue, W-11-004,
Cambridge, MA 02139. USA.
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The Prajnopaya Institute of Buddhist
Studies is incorporated under the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a non-profit religious and
educational
organization.
Click on the button below to donate
towards this cause:
Prajnopaya is a nonprofit organization
and gifts are tax deductible in the USA [under Section 501(c)(3)]
and in India [under Section 80(G) of the Income Tax Act].
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