Nyingma Institute

A nonprofit meditation center with a peaceful public garden (pond, waterfall, prayer wheel) and a Dharma bookstore; the institute hosts free public talks and offers donation-based meals. Families can enjoy quiet walks in the garden, browse the bookstore, and participate in occasional community programs.

Category

Non-profit organization

Where

1815 Highland Place, Berkeley, California 94709, United States

Hours

Accessibility

Parking
Free · Parking lot · Site states: "We have a small private parking lot for use by students and retreatants. GPS will direct you to this parking lot if you search for 2727 Hearst Avenue. Stay on Hearst Avenue until you pass Highland Place, then turn left into the lot." Closest transit: Downtown Berkeley BART is ~30 minute walk; site recommends taxi/bus for visitors with bags.
Restroom
Standard

Rules

* Please remove your shoes and place them in the shoe racks at the entrances. * No food or drinks in the meditation rooms. * The Institute is vegetarian — no meat is allowed on the premises. * No smoking is allowed on site. * Please walk clockwise around the prayer wheel and stupa in the garden. * Avoid pointing your feet at altars or sitting with your back to them. * Avoid placing anything considered sacred (printed prayer, mantra, or sacred image) on the ground or stepping over it.

Contact

Phone
(510) 809-1000
Email
info@nyingmainstitute.com
Website
https://nyingmainstitute.com/