Discover the Radiance
of Every Moment
Study the nature of mind, recover your natural intelligence,
and develop a more meaningful and engaged way of being in the world.
A more awake,
kind, and compassionate
world is possible.
Dharma College is a place
to study mind as a way of living.
We offer a contemporary and practical approach to the study of mind, combining timeless wisdom with modern knowledge. Through contemplative practice, inquiry, and community, we support a more awake, compassionate, and engaged way of being in the world.
Inner understanding
creates a more
compassionate world.
How People Engage with Dharma College
COURSES
Explore a growing library of courses on mind, meditation, and the integration of wisdom into daily life.
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EVENTS
Join talks, retreats, and special programs with leading teachers and thought leaders from around the world.
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COMMUNITY
Be part of a global and local community dedicated to inquiry, practice, and positive change.
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Featured Courses
Bringing Peace into Everyday Life
Wangmo Dixey
Practical tools to cultivate calm, clarity, and kindness in daily life.
Mind Space – Finding the Groundless Ground
Ron Purser
Explore the nature of mind and discover a more spacious way of being.
The Mind, Suffering, and Freedom
Kathleen Lyon
Understand how the mind creates suffering and how freedom is possible.
New to Dharma College? Welcome.
You might be here because you are feeling restless, stressed, overwhelmed, alienated, or powerless. You might be seeking greater engagement with the world. Or perhaps you are simply curious. However you arrive, you may also sense that more is possible a more balanced and spacious way to live, a deeper connection with yourself and others, and greater access to your innate goodness and intelligence.
The Study of Mind
Dharma College is a school and community dedicated to the serious study of mind. Through study and practice, we learn to relate to mind differently and discover new ways of living with greater authenticity, connection, and wisdom.
Three Levels, A Life of Possibility
100 Level
Begin with Everyday Life
Practical ways to work with mind in the life you are already living.
200 Level
Explore Mind More Deeply
A deeper understanding of how mind works and constructs our experience.
300 Level
Bring Wisdom into Life
Integrate awareness and wisdom
into everyday life.
Rooted in Lineage
Rooted in wisdom. Alive in the lives of students.
Our work is inspired by the teachings of Tarthang Tulku, presented in contemporary language and lived practice
for our time. We carry forward a living tradition that is both timeless and deeply relevant today.
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Our Faculty
Meet the people who guide the journey.
15+
Years of Experience
Students
Around the World
Live & Recorded
Courses
25
Average Class Size
What Changes For Students
“Dharma College has given me practical tools to navigate life with more clarity, compassion, and ease.”
Darlyne Dolap
“The courses are profound, relevant, and beautifully taught. I feel more present and alive.”
Victoria Riskin
“A rare combination of depth, warmth, and real-world application. This work makes a difference.”
Alan Olson
Beyond Our Courses
Dharma College is more than a collection of courses. Our online community, Circle, offers a place for continued reflection, inquiry, and connection. If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, join Berkeley Circle an in-person gathering exploring the crossroads of mind, science, innovation, and a more compassionate world.