Summer 2020 Drubchen & Retreat
Rigdzin Dupa Drubchen Fri 3rd-Sat 11th July, then Vajrayana Retreat with Rinpoche and Lama Sherab Drolma Weds 15th – Sun 26th July.
Doing Retreat at PPI
We are pleased to welcome everyone to our dharma events at the Padmasambhava Peace Institute. Please take the time to read through the following information before arriving for the retreat. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call us on 707-632-5629 or email us. Registration and Payment Payment is by cash, check or credit […]
Pilgrimage and Puja with Tromge Jigme Rinpoche in Nepal
Dates: Jan 26th – Feb 11th 2020 Total Cost: US$1580 for 17-day tour
High-speed Internet Has Arrived At PPI!
We are very pleased to announce that PPI now has high-speed internet via radio link to our local ISP (internet service provider). This new connectivity offers a massive increase over our old speeds and allows PPI to more efficiently update and maintain its computers and network, and offer increased connectivity to guests (including rental groups). […]
Online catalog for PPI library
We are pleased to announce that the PPI library now has an online catalog, courtesy of libib.com. Anyone is welcome to browse the catalog, and locals can create a patron account, place holds online, and either come to collect a book, or arrange to meet a member of staff in town to collect.
Grassroots peace-making initiatives
When local activists around the world find effective ways to make peace, minimize conflict and protect human rights, it is crucial that their approaches be shared more widely, since some strategies may also transcend local issues to be universally applicable.
Solar power at PPI
Since 2016, there are panels stretching out along most of the south of east-facing roof of one large building, and for many months these panels generate enough power to run everything, plus earn enough credits with PG&E to carry us through the darker winter months. We feel very fortunate that conditions came together to make […]
Veterans healing trauma through mindfulness
PPI is honored to help sponsor veterans’ retreats run by the non-profit Veterans’ Path. Learn more about these retreats and how mindfulness practice is used by Veterans Path and the VA…
Finding peace in nature
John Muir wrote: “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home. Wilderness is a necessity.”
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