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Welcome to the Heruka Institute

A center for the study and practice of Vajrayana Buddhism in Seattle, founded by H.E. Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche.

H.E. Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche, smiling, in a red ceremonial hat and robes

How to begin

  1. Schedule time with Rinpoche to introduce yourself. Email us to arrange a time.
  2. Join a teaching online. Online teachings are on Zoom, meeting ID 905 537 237, and are interpreted live into Vietnamese, Chinese and Spanish. Dates and times are on the Monthly Program.
  3. Come in person in Seattle. In-person teachings are for people living in the Seattle area. Get in touch for the address and details.
  4. Watch a recorded teaching. Recordings of Rinpoche are on the Teachings & Media page, to watch whenever you like.

What to expect

Beginners welcome

Beginners are welcome at all teachings. Rinpoche teaches in English.

About an hour

Each teaching lasts about an hour.

Teachings and practice

The program mixes teachings with practice sessions, such as meditation.

A new program each month

Dates change from month to month. Each month’s program is posted near the end of the month before.

In your own time zone

Times are given in Seattle time. The home page also shows each upcoming teaching in your own time, and you can add the events to your calendar.

Giving

The recommended donation is $40 per teaching, online or in person, only if you can afford it. Payment is never required to receive teachings.

Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche with students at an Amitayus Buddha long life empowerment
Amitayus Buddha Long Life Empowerment

Any questions you may have, please send them to contact@herukainstitute.org.