Welcome to PPI

The mission of the Padmasambhava Peace Institute is to create a sacred space for human and environmental restoration, open to all sectors of the community

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Building Community

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.

Environmental Stewardship

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 […]

Building Community

Finding peace in nature

Everyone should have the opportunity to step away from their ordinary busy life, to find a quiet space for renewal and exploration. Whether your preference is for forest-bathing, yoga in the morning sun or power-walking, the 485 acres at PPI await your exploration. Since not everyone has time for a seven-day vision quest or hiking the […]

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