Which lasting impressions do you take from staying 5 months in India?

Maria, Denmark, 1^st year student

"Each time you go out, Delhi gives you new and unexpected impressions. The Indian mentality is very different from the European. That makes you question and challenge your own concepts - you start realising how relative things are - a good support for understanding Buddhist teachings."

What sort of contact is there between students and faculty?

Michael, France, 1^st year student

"The khenpos are very easy to get to know; they also live here at KIBI and that means that we can talk with them at meals, in the coffee-shop and basically any time of the day. There’s always time for the serious discussion of philosophical issues and also just joking around."

What is special about the KIBI community?

Sabrina, Taiwan & USA, 2^nd year student

"It’s a truly international living experience. People can learn a lot from each other and give each other a lot of support in furthering their studies of Buddhism."

Describe your life in KIBI with 7 adjectives!

Ramiro, Mexico, 1^st year student

"intense, inspiring, profound, exciting, clarifying, revolutionary and precious"

What is special about the teachings at KIBI compared to others?

Lee, Korea, 3^rd year student

"Even in the same subject, the teachings here are more lively than in an ordinary university. The Khenpos teach from their own experience, which makes the teachings very profound. That suits the subject, which is also extremely profound."

Which role does the contact with the high teachers play in your stay in KIBI?

Marika, Germany, 4^th year student

"At KIBI, everything comes together: highest, rare teachings that are not translated into western languages yet, the high teachers as living examples of how to practice them, as well as the empowerments and advice they give us which supports us in our practice. This is an extraordinary chance and a great inspiration.