2022 Virtual Open Day
A Welcome Address from our President
Speaker: Professor Denise Kirkpatrick
President of Nan Tien Institute
A Short, Grounding Meditation
Speaker: Dr Nadine Levy
Head of Program (Health and Social Wellbeing)
Lecturer
NTI’s Unique Approach to Education through Contemplative Pedagogy
Speaker: Dr Sue Sumskis
Head of Program (Mental Health)
Senior Lecturer
Graduate Dr Cecile Manikan Reflects on her NTI Experience
Graduate Certificate in Humanistic Buddhism
Graduate Diploma in Applies Buddhist Studies
A Farewell and Thank You from our President
Speaker: Professor Denise Kirkpatrick
President of Nan Tien Institute
Learn Your Way
Learn about the services and supports available for you as a student.
Deeper Understanding
Understand the process for enrolling at NTI as a government accredited higher education provider.
A Gentle First Step
Receive a first-hand experience of contemplative/Buddhist education.
East-West cultural exchange
Contemplative online education
Our special position in the Australian higher education landscape is our focus on ‘Caring for the Carer’ where we provide opportunities for our students to develop greater resilience and ability to cope with the challenges of modern life. We do this by offering students a combination of academic excellence and opportunities for personal development.
Launched in 2011, within the grounds of the Nan Tien Buddhist Temple, in Wollongong, Australia, Nan Tien Institute (NTI) is a private, not for profit, government accredited higher education provider offering courses in the areas of Buddhist studies, health and wellbeing.