The Himalayan Institute—its faculty, staff, and residential community—holds its role as a steward of a wisdom tradition and learning community as our highest guiding principle.

Any form of harassment or abuse is unacceptable, including violations of the student-teacher relationship. We are acutely sensitive to the pain and trauma that any victim of abuse suffers, as well as the erosion of mutual trust and confidence that ensues within the broader community in which abuse or breach of trust of a student-teacher relationship occurs.

For decades, the Institute has made every effort to be a responsible and compassionate steward of our community. We’re grateful for the authentic, inviting and nurturing environment the Himalayan Institute community has created, for us all to practice, study and grow together.

As a spiritual and educational organization, we hold the integrity of the student-teacher relationship in the highest regard, and have clear organizational policies and grievance procedures which govern and safeguard the integrity of these relationships. We take allegations of abuse, misconduct or harassment seriously, and make every effort to respond swiftly and appropriately.

The ancient lineage of the Himalayan masters is the source of our wisdom tradition. We honor our connection to this living tradition. The Himalayan Institute continues to serve humanity by sharing these life-changing teachings, in the broader context of the vast pool of wisdom and practice that the Himalayan Tradition has preserved over thousands of years.