Serkong Institute for Buddhist Studies

29/03/2026

What’s the key to deeper understanding?

Dr. Atisha Mathur explains how, in the Nalanda Tradition, debate is a tool for thinking clearly. A step-by-step method to test understanding, refine ideas, and go deeper into the texts. It is a process of careful investigation, not just presenting views.

At Serkong Institute, students train in this method each day, learning to question, respond, and examine the teachings in depth.

Registration is now open for the new batch of the 4-Year Program.
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Excerpt from a Dharma Wisdom Chat with Daniel Aitken

19/03/2026

What actually matters in Buddhist practice?

His Holiness points us back to what is essential. Not temples or buildings, but study. The teachings preserved in the texts, the Buddha’s words and the great commentaries, are what we need to engage with again and again.

15/03/2026

Registration for the new batch is now open! https://www.serkonginstitute.org

The Serkong Institute 4-Year Program

Acharya Chandrakirti
Acharya Dharmakirti

Nov 16, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027

led by
Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche, Geshe Tenzin Gurmeyi, Geshe Chun Yin and
Dr Atisha Mathur (PhD)

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Venue: Deer Park Institute, Bir, HP, India
(9:00 am – 12:00 pm 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm)

15/03/2026

How do we know if we’re really practicing the dharma?

In this excerpt from a Wisdom Dharma Chat, Serkong Rinpoche reflects on His Holiness’s emphasis on the Nalanda Tradition and the importance of a clear understanding of the Four Noble Truths and liberation before going deeper on the path.

The mission of Serkong Institute is to help ask that question honestly: Are you finding the right path?

Registration for the next batch of the Serkong Institute 4-Year Program is now open. Link in bio.

Excerpt from a Wisdom Dharma Chat with

10/03/2026

Buddhist debate looks intense. What’s actually happening?

As Dr. Atisha Mathur explains, debate is not mystical or complicated. It is simply a precise way of communicating and testing whether our reasoning really holds up.

Excerpt from a Dharma Wisdom Chat with Daniel Aitken of

22/02/2026

Wisdom Publications recently interviewed Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche, Atisha Mathur, and Fabrizio about the Serkong Institute for Buddhist Studies 4-Year program.

Dharma Chat with Serkong Rinpoche, Atisha Mathur, and Farbizio Pallotti on Buddhist Education in the Modern World.Visit dharmachats.com for more conversation...

13/12/2025

Grateful to everyone who made the second module a success. Deep thanks to H.E. Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche, Gen Tenzin Gurmyi, Geshe Kelsang Wangmo, and Dr. Atisha Mathur for their guidance, to Thosamling, and to the students for their sincerity and dedication, along with all those supporting the institute near and far. It has been a truly precious time. Much more to come!

03/12/2025

Do I really know the Noble Truths?

On the gompa steps, debate turns the Four Aspects of the First Noble Truth into something to examine with clarity rather than just repeating by memory. The Nalanda Tradition is a powerful way to sharpen our understanding.

19/11/2025

Debate sessions under the bodhi tree 👏

16/11/2025

Advice on following the Buddhist Path from His Holiness Dalai Lama…

10/11/2025

The basic framework for the Buddhist teachings.

07/11/2025