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Creativity, Empowerment, Dharmalaya & You!
We have some big news to share with you about the future of Dharmalaya Institute, and the headline is that we want to invite you to be a part of it!
Introduction to Earthen Building
There are as many techniques for building with locally available natural materials as there are traditional cultural groups. Throughout human history, each culture has used materials differently depending on their context and its particular challenges, and on the relative strengths and differing properties of the materials available on or near their sites. But one thing most of them have in common is the use of soil — the earth beneath our feet.
How to Make Adobe Bricks
Let’s take a closer look at the adobe brick itself. Building an adobe structure that will stand the test of time begins with using best practices for each individual brick. As the saying goes, ‘a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. The same is true for buildings.
Designing an Outdoor Seating Area with Earth and Upcycled Plastic Waste
The latest addition to the dormitory building is an outdoor seating area for al fresco classes and discussions. Dharmalaya architect Anushka Joshi, breaks down the process as part of our How-To series.
Learning from Lockdown: Colours of COVID-19 in the Himalayas
Trembling with fear, anxiety and panic — that is what hit me when I realized that COVID-19 is here. All I could think was, Is this even real? A world that never stopped had suddenly paused, and the lives that we all had planned stopped working according to plan, leaving the whole world with a feeling of uncertainty.
Retrieving the Elemental Essences from Nature
In this video, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche teaches us how to open ourselves to the beneficial qualities of the natural elements - which the ancient Bön teachings place much emphasis on. The longer you spend in relationship with the elements of nature, the more you feel their essence coming alive in you and nourishing your soul.
Meditation Is Easier Than You Think
In this video, Mingyur Rinpoche explains the essence of meditation and describes some common misunderstandings about practicing meditation. He also shares some tips for bringing meditation into our day-to-day lives. What is your reaction to Mingyur Rinpoche’s statement that you don’t have to be calm and peaceful in order to meditate?
Have 10 minutes to spare? Learn The Three Pill Meditation Technique
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche offers a succinct description of a meditation technique he calls the "Three Precious Pills” as well as instruction on how to practice it. He adds, with delightful humour, that these are three pills you can take everyday at any time and as much as you want, with no side effects!
Meditation and Going Beyond Mindfulness: A Secular Perspective
A profound yet lighthearted talk by Mingyur Rinpoche held at the London School of Economics Old Theatre in the UK. Rinpoche talks about his own path of learning meditation as well as going beyond mindfulness as we take our meditation practice off the cushion and into our world.
Bringing a Vision to Life: Dharmalaya Institute
Reflecting on the birth of Dharmalaya Institute, from the early design conversations between Dharmalaya Cofounder Mark Moore and award-winning eco-architect Didi Contractor, and the epic volunteer-driven adventure to bring Didi’s inspiring designs to life.
The True Source of Healing - A Free 12-Part Online Course
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche offers a free self-paced course that includes videos, MP3 audio recordings, and supplementary materials! Videos are available as part of a self-paced course. They can also be viewed separately, as stand alone teachings. View syllabus and links here.
The Causes of Anxiety and Suffering
What are the causes of anxiety and suffering?
In this short 10 minute video, Mingyur Rinpoche talks about the panic attacks that he experienced as a child and how he used compassion and calm-abiding meditation to free himself from anxiety.
Dormitory Building
Our dormitory is a two-storey building with an outdoor seating area. There are separate dorms for female and male residents, each on its own level with its own separate entrance and WC facilities.
Dormitory Building: Exterior
Our dormitory is a two-storey building with shower and toilet facilities on each level, plus an outdoor seating area. There are separate dorms for female and male residents, each on its own level with its own separate entrance. Each of the two dorms have six beds, for twelve in total.
Dormitory Building: Interior
Interior layout of dormitory building, with high ceilings providing plenty of room for double-decker beds (six beds in each of the two dorm levels).
Dormitory Building: Ladder
A wooden stepladder provides access to the upper bunks in the dormitory.
Dormitory Building: Room with a View
The southern beds in the upper dorm level enjoy meditative views of the valley.
Dormitory Building: Bridge
A timber-and-bamboo bridge provides access to the upper dormitory level (a popular spot to reflect on the day while stargazing before bedtime).
Main Building: Multipurpose Hall
Our multipurpose hall is the heart of our indoor activities, designed by Didi Contractor to serve not only as a classroom but also as the perfect place for yoga and meditation, with heavenly views of the Himalayas and the valley below.
Main Building: Multipurpose Hall (Northern View)
Our multipurpose hall is the heart of our indoor activities, designed by Didi Contractor to serve not only as a classroom but also as the perfect place for yoga and meditation, with heavenly views of the Himalayas and the valley below.
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