Immersing ourselves in the roots of Buddhism completely transforms the way we understand and live its teachings. Whether you're looking to strengthen your personal practice, access the wisdom of classical texts in their original language, or understand the symbolism of their sacred art, taking the step toward formal study marks a before and after in your journey.
This 2026, the Dharma-Gaia Foundation, wants to help you take that leap in quality. In partnership with the Autonomous University of Barcelona And the Rovira Virgili University, we have prepared four rigorous and subsidized online academic courses designed to be compatible with your daily life. All sessions are recorded and available during the course, so you can review them at your own pace.
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1. PRIMAL BUDDHISM
Course: “Early Buddhism and the Theravāda Tradition” (Certified by Rovira Virgili University)
Last places available!
It's our core program. A 60-hour journey to the heart of original Buddhism. Not only will you study the Palis texts, but you will integrate knowledge with meditation workshops guided by experts.
· Teachers: Agustín Pániker, Dr. Aleix Ruiz Falques, Bhikkhunī Arindama.
· Ideal for: practitioners looking for a solid, experiential foundation.
SEE THE PROGRAM AND REGISTER HERE
2. ORIGINAL SOURCES (LANGUAGES)
(Certified by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)
A) Course: “Introduction to the Classical Tibetan Language” The key to the Himalayas. It breaks the translation barrier and accesses Tibetan philosophy directly, guided by Ferrán Mestanza (Sorbonne).
Full scholarships available for this course!
VIEW THE FILE AND REGISTER IN TIBETAN
B) Course: “Introduction to Classical and Buddhist Sanskrit” The language of Mahāyāna Buddhism. Learn to write in Devanāgarī and translate your first verses with Dr. Aleix Ruiz Falqués (Cambridge).
Last places available!
VIEW FILE AND REGISTER IN SANSKRIT
3. ART AND VISUAL CULTURE
Course: “Introduction to Buddhist Art: Beyond the Image. The Visual Legacy of Lighting” (Certified by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)
SEE THE PROGRAM AND REGISTER HERE
For more information: https://www.fundaciondharmagaia.com/proyecto/curso-de-arte-budista-mas-alla-de-la-imagen-el-legado-visual-de-la-iluminacion
Behind each statue of the Buddha there are hands that indicate paths of meditation, looks that recall compassion and mandalas that map the mind. This course offers a journey through early Buddhism, Mahāyāna and Vajrayāna to learn to “read” images, symbols and sacred spaces. More than seeing works, we will understand what they teach us about the spiritual path.
· Teachers: Teaching staff specializing in Buddhist art with extensive research experience.
· Ideal for: Interested in art history, Buddhism or comparative spirituality (no previous knowledge required).
· Teaching load: 25 hours (Start: September 2026).
Ibero-American Network for the Study of Buddhism (RIEB)
We are also pleased to inform you that on April 21, 2026, the Ibero-American Network for the Study of Buddhism (RIEB) will hold its First International Symposium, entitled “Buddhism and Ibero-American Culture”. This hybrid event, broadcast from Buenos Aires, Argentina, via Zoom, together with the First Ordinary General Assembly of the RIEB, will mark a milestone in the academic institutionalization of Buddhism in the Portuguese-Hispanic sphere, with scientific and organizational activities that will promote dialogue and cooperation between scholars of this ancient tradition. For the full program, the speakers and the registration process, all the detailed information can be found at this link:
First International Symposium: “Buddhism and Ibero-American Culture” and First Ordinary General Assembly of the Ibero-American Network for the Study of Buddhism (RIEB)
