Available Courses

Kompletion Karma: The Great Ideas of Buddhism, ACI 17 Dates: April 26–August 23, 2026

Bridge to the Diamond Way 6

Bridge to the Diamond Way 6

Bridge to the Diamond Way 6

Apr 17 - May 22 2026

Course ACI 15: What the Buddha Really Meant Dates With Venerable Lobsang Gyelse February 10 - March 24, 2026

with Rebecca Vinacour

A Review of The Great Books in Courses 1-5

Il Ponte verso la Via del Diamante 5 Usare la Vacuità nella Vita Quotidiana per il Successo Personale e per Aiutare il Mondo, Tutto allo Stesso Tempo Insegnanti: Geshe Michael e vari altri Date: 4-15 marzo 2026 Tipo di corso: in presenza e online

Elmas Yoluna Giden Köprü 5 (TUR)

Bridge to the Diamond Way 5. Using Emptiness Day to Day for Personal Success and to Help the World, All at the Same Time will take place March 4-15, 2026, at Diamond Mountain Retreat Center in Bowie, Arizona, USA.

Bridge to the Diamond Way 5, Using Emptiness Day to Day for Personal Success and to Help the World, All at the Same Time will take place March 4-15, 2026, at Diamond Mountain Retreat Center in Bowie, Arizona, USA.

Bridge to the Diamond Way 5. Using Emptiness Day to Day for Personal Success and to Help the World, All at the Same Time will take place March 4-15, 2026, at Diamond Mountain Retreat Center in Bowie, Arizona, USA.

Et si vos choix quotidiens pouvaient transformer votre vie entière, voire le monde qui vous entoure ?

Ya günlük seçimleriniz tüm hayatınızı, hatta çevrenizdeki dünyayı yeniden şekillendirebilseydi? Bu, ACI 7: Bodhisattva Yeminleri, Uyanışa Giden Yol dersinin amacıdır.

E se le tue scelte quotidiane potessero rimodellare tutta la tua vita e persino il mondo che ti circonda? Questo è l'obiettivo dell'ACI 7: I voti del Bodhisattva, un Cammino verso il Risveglio.

What if your daily choices could reshape your entire life, and even the world around you? This is the goal of ACI 7: The Bodhisattva Vows, A Path to Awakening

Crafting a Purposeful Life with Ven. Sumati

A Diamond in Kyoto/Door to the Diamond Way 4, will take place December 11-15 in Kyoto.

with Timothy Lowenhaupt

“This course could be the most important of your life. Because it’s about how you can really change your reality—through an understanding that is more powerful than 100 million dollars.” — Bill McMichael

Elmas Yoluna Açılan Kapı 2

📖 L'Essenza di una Vita Magica/Porta della Via del Diamante 3

The Essence of a Magical Life/Door to the Diamond Way 3 (Diamond)

Door to the Diamond Way 3

Door to the Diamond Way 3: The Essence of a Magical Life

June 5 to July 10, 2025, at 7:00 AM Arizona time

Door to the Diamond Way 2

Door to the Diamond Way 2

Door to the Diamond Way 2

“This course could be the most important of your life. Because it’s about how you can really change your reality—through an understanding that is more powerful than 100 million dollars.” — Bill McMichael

Öğretmen Eğitimi 8'de öğretmenlere yardımcı olmak için nasıl öğretmen asistanı olunacağını öğrenebilirsiniz.

Puoi imparare come diventare assistente insegnante per supportare gli insegnanti nella formazione degli insegnanti 8.

You can learn how to be a teacher assistant to assist the teachers in Teacher Training 8.

OPENING THE DOOR TO THE DIAMOND WAY

OPENING THE DOOR TO THE DIAMOND WAY

OPENING THE DOOR TO THE DIAMOND WAY

Special class

Organize your mind / Organize your world

with Timothy Lowenhaupt

Continue this unforgettable journey at Kyoto, Japan

Continue this unforgettable journey at Kyoto, Japan

Continue this unforgettable journey at Kyoto, Japan

A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life. With Timothy Lowenhaupt.

Create a perfect world

Create a perfect world

Create a perfect world

with Venerable Gyelse and Venerable Utpala

Continue this unforgettable journey at Diamond Mountain Retreat Center!

with with Venerable Sumati (January - December 2024)

Friday October 20 – Sunday 29, 2023

Level 1 of The Perfection of Wisdom (Prajna Paramita)

September 18–October 2, 2025

with Timothy Lowenhaupt (Apr 28 - Jun 2, 2025)

Course Start Date: April 30th, 2025

with Ven. Gyelse (Mar 4 - Apr 3, 2025)

with Ven. Gyelse (Mar 4 - Apr 3, 2025)

11-20 ottobre 2024

11-20 ottobre 2024

11-20 ottobre 2024

Bu unutulmaz yolculuğa devam edin Diamond Mountain Retreat Center'da!

Kontynuuj tę niezapomnianą podróż w Diamond Mountain Retreat Center!

Poursuivre ce voyage inoubliable au Diamond Mountain Retreat Centre !

Friday October 20 – Sunday 29, 2023

18 Eylül - 2 Ekim 2025

"Bu kurs hayatınızın en önemlisi olabilir. Çünkü bu, gerçekliğinizi gerçekten nasıl değiştirebileceğinizle ilgilidir; 100 milyon dolardan daha güçlü bir anlayışla." — Bill McMichael

“Questo corso potrebbe essere il più importante della tua vita. Perché ti insegna come cambiare davvero la tua realtà, attraverso una comprensione che è più potente di 100 milioni di dollari.” — Bill McMichael

« Ce cours pourrait bien être le plus important de votre vie. Parce qu’il vous montre comment vous pouvez vraiment transformer votre réalité — grâce à une compréhension plus puissante que 100 millions de dollars. » — Bill McMichael

Friday October 20 – Sunday 29, 2023

PORTA GRANDI IDEE NELLA VITA

BRINGING GREAT IDEAS TO LIFE

PORTA GRANDI IDEE NELLA VITA

BRINGING GREAT IDEAS TO LIFE with Geshe Michael Roach

20-29 ottobre 2023

A Pre-Course for the 2023 Medicine Buddha Retreat Taught by Venerable Gyelse and Venerable Sunam includes a Medicine Buddha empowerment

Dive into the world of logic and true knowledge. Open up new horizons in your consciousness and change your life with ACI 4, Proof of Future Lives.

20-29 ottobre 2023

Incontrare il Buddha della Medicina Creando guarigione e pace per il 2024

COURSE 8: Death and the Realms of Existence

Level 1 of The Perfection of Wisdom (Prajna Paramita)

Level 1 of The Perfection of Wisdom (Prajna Paramita)

20-29 ottobre 2023

Hayatın neden belirli kalıpları takip ettiğini hiç merak ettiniz mi? Ya da iyi işler bazen neden fark edilmeden kalıyor? Karmanın gizli mekanizmalarını ortaya çıkarmanın zamanı geldi.

Vi siete mai chiesti perché la vita sembra seguire certi schemi? O perché le buone azioni a volte passano inosservate? È arrivato il momento di scoprire i meccanismi nascosti del karma.

Vous êtes-vous déjà demandé pourquoi la vie semble suivre certains schémas ? Ou pourquoi les bonnes actions passent parfois inaperçues ? Il est temps de découvrir les mécanismes cachés du karma.

Ever wondered why life seems to follow certain patterns? Or why good deeds sometimes go unnoticed? It’s time to uncover the hidden mechanics of karma.

Compassion is the most powerful power for good there is. How do we harness the power of compassion, building on what we have learned about exchanging self & others and tonglen?

Zanurz się w świecie logiki i prawdziwej wiedzy. Otwórz nowe horyzonty w swojej świadomości i zmień swoje życie dzięki ACI 4, Dowód na przyszłe życie.

Mantık ve gerçek bilgi dünyasına dalın. Bilincinizde yeni ufuklar açın ve hayatınızı ACI 4, Gelecek Yaşamların Kanıtı ile değiştirin.

Immergetevi nel mondo della logica e della vera conoscenza. Aprite nuovi orizzonti nella vostra coscienza e cambiate la vostra vita con l'ACI 4, La Prova delle Vite Future.

Plongez dans le monde de la logique et de la vraie connaissance. Ouvrez de nouveaux horizons à votre conscience et changez votre vie avec ACI 4, la preuve des vies futures.

Master your mind. Take control of your life.

The Three Principal Paths

ACI 3 "Uygulamalı Meditasyon", meditasyonu etkili bir şekilde uygulamak isteyen herkes için zorunlu bir kurs. İyi bir meditasyon, tüm Budist pratiğinin temelidir.

Il corso ACI 3, La Meditazione Applicata, è un must per tutti coloro che desiderano praticare la meditazione in modo efficace. Una buona meditazione è il fondamento di tutta la pratica buddista

L'ACI 3, Méditation appliquée, est indispensable à toute personne souhaitant pratiquer la méditation de manière efficace. Une bonne méditation est le fondement de toute pratique bouddhiste.

ACI 3, Medytacja Stosowana, to pozycja obowiązkowa dla każdego, kto chce skutecznie praktykować medytację. Dobra medytacja jest podstawą wszelkiej praktyki buddyjskiej.

ACI 3, Applied Meditation, is a must for anyone who wishes to practice meditation effectively. Good meditation is the foundation of all Buddhist practice

Budist Sığınağı hakkındaki olağanüstü kursumuzda nihai mutluluğun, derin bir yaşam anlayışının ve Budalığın kendisinin anahtarlarını keşfedin. Mutlak aydınlanma dünyasına bir rehber.

Découvrez les clés du bonheur ultime, une compréhension profonde de la vie et même du Bouddhéité dans notre cours extraordinaire sur le Refuge bouddhiste. C'est un guide vers le monde de l'illumination absolue.

Odkryj klucze do ostatecznego szczęścia, głębokiego zrozumienia życia i samego stanu Buddy w naszym niezwykłym kursie Buddyjskiego Schronienia. To przewodnik po świecie absolutnego oświecenia.

Discover the keys to ultimate happiness, a deep understanding of life, and Buddhahood itself in our extraordinary course on Buddhist Refuge. It’s a guide to the world of absolute enlightenment.

Scoprite le chiavi della felicità finale, della comprensione profonda della vita e della Buddità stessa nel nostro straordinario corso sul Rifugio Buddista. È una guida al mondo dell'illuminazione assoluta.

ACI 1 is an excellent overview of the entire path. Join Rache Lim in this journey to explore the ancient wisdom - the deep ideas of our reality. Are they still relevant to my life?

Manevi yol, şehirlerde yaşayan, toplum içinde olan ve aileleri ile çocukları olan her birey için mümkündür. Inna Inna ve Bill McMichael, 18 ACI kursunun tamamını öğretme yolculuğuna çıkmışlardır.

Droga duchowa jest możliwa dla każdej osoby, także dla tych, którzy mieszkają w miastach, w społeczeństwie, z rodziną i z dziećmi. Inna i Bill McMichael rozpoczęli podróż nauczania całego cyklu wszystkich 18 kursów ACI.

"Il percorso spirituale è possibile anche per le persone comuni. Per le persone che vivono nelle città, nella società, che hanno una famiglia, bambini"» È con queste parole che Inna e Bill McMichael iniziano a insegnare tutti i 18 corsi ACI.

"Le chemin spirituel est également possible pour chacun, même pour ceux qui vivent dans les villes, dans la société, avec des familles et des enfants". Inna et Bill McMichael ont entrepris d'enseigner le cycle complet des 18 cours de l'ACI.

"The spiritual path is also possible for each person, even for those living in cities, in society, and with families and children." Inna and Bill McMichael have embarked on the journey of teaching the entire cycle of all 18 ACI courses.

MASTER SHANTIDEVA’S GUIDE TO THE BODHISATTVA’S WAY OF LIFE

Compassion is the most powerful power for good there is. How do we harness the power of compassion, building on what we have learned about exchanging self & others and tonglen?

Exchanging Self and Others - Tonglen by Geshe Michael Roach

By Geshe Michael Roach

Mentre studiamo la saggezza senza tempo che l’ACI ci mette a disposizione, a volte può essere difficile vedere come si applica alla vita quotidiana. Questa serie ti aiuterà a stabilire questa connessione.

A 10,000,000 minute meditation challenge

As we study the timeless wisdom that ACI makes available to us, sometimes it can be challenging to see how it applies to daily life. This series will help you make that connection.

Teacher: Aldo Arzapalo Dates: July 4,July 18, and July 25, 2026 Type of course: online

Elmas Yoluna Giden Köprü 6 (TUR)

Il Ponte verso la Via del Diamante 6

ACI Course IV: The Proof of Future Lives Level one of the tradition of Buddhist Logic and Perception (Pramana)

The Devil Debates an Angel: How to Meditate and How Not to Meditate Dates: February 14, 21 and 28th / 7AM Arizona Time

Part II A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life

A Diamond in Kyoto/Door to the Diamond Way 4, will take place December 11-15 in Kyoto.

A Review of The Great Books in Courses 1-5

How to Live as a Bodhisattva

Un Diamante a Kyoto/ La Porta della Via di Diamante 4, si terrà dall'11 al 15 dicembre a Kyoto.

A Diamond in Kyoto/Door to the Diamond Way 4, will take place December 11-15 in Kyoto.

A Diamond in Kyoto/Door to the Diamond Way 4, will take place December 11-15 in Kyoto.

The Essential Teachings on Kindness

The Song of your Spiritual Life: Decoding Kindness & Ethics in Buddhism

The Essential Teachings on Kindness

La Porta alla Via del Diamante 2

APRIRE LA PORTA ALLA VIA DEI DIAMANTI

taught by Ven. Utpala, beginning February 5 from 6:30-8:00 a.m., Arizona time.

How to Live as a Bodhisattva

ACI Course IV: The Proof of Future Lives Level one of the tradition of Buddhist Logic and Perception (Pramana)

京都、日本

京都、日本

Kyoto, Giappone

with Venerable Sumati

How to Live as a Bodhisattva

Because I’m Wasted and I Can't Find My Way Home

Level One of Higher Knowledge (Abhidharma)

The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life with Alix and Janice

DIALOG MIĘDZY DOBREM A ZŁEM, KTÓRY ODBYWA SIĘ W NASZEJ ŚWIADOMOŚCI

DIALOG MIĘDZY DOBREM A ZŁEM, KTÓRY ODBYWA SIĘ W NASZEJ ŚWIADOMOŚCI

UN DIALOGUE ENTRE LE BIEN ET LE MAL QUI SE PASSE DANS NOTRE ESPRIT

UN DIALOGUE ENTRE LE BIEN ET LE MAL QUI SE PASSE DANS NOTRE ESPRIT

UN DIALOGO TRA IL BENE E IL MALE CHE AVVIENE NELLA NOSTRA MENTE

UN DIALOGO TRA IL BENE E IL MALE CHE AVVIENE NELLA NOSTRA MENTE

A DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE GOOD AND EVIL THAT HAPPENS IN OUR MIND

A DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE GOOD AND EVIL THAT HAPPENS IN OUR MIND

The Bodhisattva Vows

This course will consist of a total of ten classes, six meditations, and ten workshops.

with Venerable Sumati

Life is hard

Part II A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life

ACI Course IV: The Proof of Future Lives Level one of the tradition of Buddhist Logic and Perception (Pramana)

ACI Course IV: The Proof of Future Lives Level one of the tradition of Buddhist Logic and Perception (Pramana)

with Venerable Sumati

Continuate questo viaggio indimenticabile al Diamond Mountain Retreat Center!

This course offers a transformative exploration of emptiness while providing invaluable teaching skills through theoretical learning, practical workshops, and immediate feedback.

Poursuivre ce voyage inoubliable au Diamond Mountain Retreat Centre !

Kontynuuj tę niezapomnianą podróż w Diamond Mountain Retreat Center!

Bu unutulmaz yolculuğa devam edin Diamond Mountain Retreat Center'da!

Continuate questo viaggio indimenticabile al Diamond Mountain Retreat Center!

Vi siete mai chiesti come fare un ritiro da soli? Quali sono i passi da compiere? Cosa fare il primo giorno? Come ci si deve preparare? Dove si dovrebbe fare?

Continue this unforgettable journey at Diamond Mountain Retreat Center!

Have you ever wondered how you would do a retreat on your own? What are the steps you need to take? What do you actually do on Day 1? How do you need to prepare? Where should you do it?

INTRAPRENDI UN VIAGGIO TRASFORMATIVO: IL TUO CAMMINO VERSO LA SAGGEZZA TI ASPETTA!

Embark on a Transformative Journey: Your Path to Wisdom Awaits!

Become a workshop and study group leader

Start 4th Jan

Il dono della liberazione messo sul palmo della mano

The Gift of Liberation Thrust into the Palm of your Hand (Term 6)

Crafting a Purposeful Life

Course Start Date: January 4th, 2023

The Song of your Spiritual Life: Decoding Kindness & Ethics in Buddhism

18 powerful meditations to develop a good heart

What is authentic Dharma?

Having death awareness means that you're always living as if today was the last day of your life and lead your life accordingly

ACI 18 is the last part of a 3-course review of the great ideas of Buddhism over the last two millennia—including some exciting explorations into emptiness and compassion—all from the original ancient sources.

À quoi ressemble votre évolution spirituelle ? Y a-t-il des caractéristiques communes ou des étapes que nous suivons tous au fur et à mesure que nous grandissons et que nous développons nos aspirations à quelque chose de plus élevé ?

This text, which describes the steps of spiritual evolution, is a favorite of Venerable Sumati so this course is sure to be packed with great guidance and insights.

What does your spiritual evolution look like? Are there any common features or steps that we all take as we grow and develop our yearnings for something higher?

La compassione è la forza più potente per il bene che esiste. Come impariamo a farne la pietra angolare delle nostre giornate, ognuna di esse?

Each step along our spiritual path should be taken in it’s proper sequence to bring one to the end of the path.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live as another creature?

The great Buddhist master Arya Asanga received a direct transmission of five different teachings from Lord Maitreya, who is predicted to be the next Buddha on earth.

How to Live as a Bodhisattva

Jan, 21-22 & 28-29, 2023

THE ART OF SHARING EVERYTHING WE HAVE

How to Live as a Bodhisattva

Level 1 of The Perfection of Wisdom (Prajna Paramita)

A Review of The Great Books in Courses 1-5

This course is the second in a three part series based upon A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life by Master Shantideva (700 AD)

A DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE GOOD AND EVIL THAT HAPPENS IN OUR MIND

The Mystery of The Chapters

The Mystery of The Chapters

The Essential Teachings on Kindness

Course I: The Principal Teachings of Buddhism

The Lifestyle of a Nice Person

ACI Course IV: The Proof of Future Lives Level one of the tradition of Buddhist Logic and Perception (Pramana)

“An Angel Debates the Devil” - 15 Session

Course Start Date: January 4th, 2022
Course Teacher: Tim Lowenhaupt
Zoom and Telegram links will be in the course January 3rd.

This is our third course covering the most famous of all works by Nagarjuna (c. 200AD) which he named simply “Wisdom”. For 2000 years hundreds of commentaries were written about these 27 chapters in poetry.

This is a Full course track with Q&A, Study Groups and Homeworks.
If you really understand the emptiness of your primary practices, they become much, much more powerful.

BECOMING A BODHISATTVA: STEPS TO CREATE A KINDER WORLD

COURSE 7: The Bodhisattva Vows

By Timothy Lowenhaupt - August 6 - 6am AZ time

By Earle Birney - Ago 3 - 6am AZ time

By Word Smith - July 30 - 6am AZ time

By Sarahni Stumpf - July 27 - 6am AZ time

By Sugeng Shi - July 23 - 6am AZ time

By Silvia Engelhardt & Aldo Arzápalo - July 20 - 6am AZ time

By Stanley Chen - July 16 - 6 am AZ time

Course I: The Principal Teachings of Buddhism