Stepping into the Stream of Depth Practice Programs
Calling all sojourners on a spiritual path with no clear direction:
Sukhasiddhi’s Dharma Training Program is for you! You will join a loving, supportive sangha, guided by Lama Döndrup - an embodiment of Loving-Kindness and Compassionate Wisdom to accompany you in your endeavors. She is my perfect teacher.
- Kelli, program participant from North Carolina
At the heart of Sukhasiddhi Foundation’s many offerings is the series of Depth Practice Programs, which provide more than 10 years of sequential study and practice following a Vajrayana Buddhist path. The first of these progressive programs is the Dharma Training Program, designed to offer participants a strong, experiential foundation in the essential teachings of the Buddha from a Vajrayana perspective.
As the New Year approaches, a new two-year cycle of the Dharma Training Program will begin with an in-depth exploration of the Four Noble Truths. This program offers a unique opportunity to explore the profound wisdom of Vajrayana Tibetan Buddhism in a supportive and inclusive environment. Designed for modern-day life, this program, which takes place both in-person and online, integrates timeless spiritual principles with practical application, helping participants weave meditation, mindfulness, and heartful presence into all aspects of their daily lives. Through guided teachings, experiential practices, and personalized support, students develop a consistent meditation practice while gaining insight into how these ancient teachings can bring clarity, compassion, and resilience to present-day challenges.
Rooted in both tradition and relevance for modern practitioners, the Dharma Training Program emphasizes personal experience through meditation, study, and practice within a supportive learning environment. This foundational program serves as both a gateway for those new to Buddhist practice and a deepening opportunity for more experienced practitioners seeking a structured approach to spiritual growth. Each step builds toward a comprehensive understanding of Vajrayana principles while fostering genuine transformation through direct engagement with the teachings.
If you are new to practice, have practice experience in another tradition, or if you would like to further deepen your current practice, now is a great opportunity to embark on a transformative spiritual journey. With its emphasis on direct experience, personal growth, and spiritual integration, this program welcomes anyone ready to engage sincerely with the teachings. Join us to cultivate greater awareness, compassion, and inner stability—practicing from wherever you are, at a pace that supports your unique spiritual journey. To learn more and apply for the program, visit our website: sukhasiddhi.org/dharmatraining
Here are perspectives shared by current participants.
“It does not matter where you live, where you come from, or what your background is, Sukhasiddhi provides a practical, logical sequence of Dharma exploration classes. Dharma Deep Dive is what it says - I often felt that I had jumped into the deep ocean of Dharma, a stream of consciousness, life, and light. Let go of your egoic grasp for intellectual knowledge and experience the dawn of a new understanding of reality. It is life-changing.”
“DTP has been a tremendous experience for me. I have studied with many teachers over my 22 years of practice. Lama Döndrup is a real gem. My practice and myself have benefited greatly from her practical and heartfelt teaching. Her instructions are crystal clear and it is obvious through her style of teaching that she embodies what she teaches. Lama Döndrup has helped me steady and advance my practice on the cushion, but more importantly she has helped me carry my practice with more integrity into my day-to-day life. What more can you ask for?!”
“I enjoy every aspect of learning and practicing the dharma in the DTP program at Sukhasiddhi. Lama Döndrup offers the teachings in a very organized manner, and always with keen insights and a heartfelt presence, all of which enhances my acquisition of the material. The chance to meet one-on-one with the lama after each course is an invaluable opportunity to further integrate the teachings because it allows me to discuss course content as it relates to me personally. It is a very special feature of attending classes at Sukhasiddhi. With much gratitude, I can say that my study of the dharma and related meditation practices in the program has most definitely made a positive impact on who I am and how I show up in the world. ”
“Sukhasiddhi’s Dharma Training Program is an invitation to discover an infinite wellspring of indestructible wellbeing within ourselves. The two-year program is an initiation into a 2600 year-old wisdom tradition whose timeless teachings about the truths of suffering, healing and profound joy are brought to life by the patient, playful, and highly practical teaching style of Lama Dondrup. This program is not only a rich exploration of Buddhist teachings, it is the beginning of the journey to heal our broken-heartedness, altogether with the heart of the world and all of her beings.”
