progressive set of four courses (Introduction to Buddhism, Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana) each covering a variety of topics such as The Four Noble Truths, Interdependent Origination, Selflessness, Emptiness, Buddha Nature, and bodhicitta. All study courses are available to the general public (with the exception of the Vajrayana study course). They are designed to be taken in a sequential manner, since the concepts tend to build one on the other, but may be taken out of order with the understanding that extra study may be required. The material is intended to complement, support, and inform one's practices within the Nalandabodhi Path of Meditation. For example, before engaging in meditations on emptiness, it is recommended students attend the relevant study courses on this topic. The Nalandabodhi bookstore sells the course materials and readings for each course. These materials are primarily drawn from teachings by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, and present the topics mainly from a Kagyu and Nyingma lineage perspective. The topics covered in these courses are taught in further detail at Nītārtha Institute, a school of advanced Buddhist philosophical studies also headed by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. Nalandabodhi Path of Mindful Activity The Nalandabodhi Path of Mindful Activity "bridges study and meditation with every aspect of life in concrete and practical ways." and "provides a variety of exercises and techniques for being present during life’s experiences, whether they are moments of routine activity, difficult situations, or major life transitions." Similar to the Path of Study and Path of Meditation, Nalandabodhi publishes materials and offers classes on the topics of bringing wisdom and compassion into daily life, especially in the context of volunteering, sangha leadership, and community engagement. These include teachings on mindful listening, compassion, kindness, and mindful service. Also included within the Path of Mindful Activity are the various service projects conducted or supported by Nalandabodhi such as volunteering at shelters, supporting the environment, serving food to the homeless, providing support to both lay and monastic communities in the Himalayan regions through Bodhi Seeds, and offering dharma to prisoners in the US through Mind Without Borders. External links Nalandabodhi homepage Nalandabodhi Canada homepage Nitartha Institute homepage References Tibetan Buddhism in the United States Tibetan Buddhist organizations