Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa Via Poggiberna, 15, 56040 Pomaia PI, Italy

​One of the best, most accessible and affordable among all Dharma Academic Studies for Westerners in Europe. ​Full Academic Program takes minimum 3 up to 7 calendar years. Further studies are lifelong. College belong to Gelug Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, Middle Way Philosophy (Madhyamaka).

Closest Lodging: Agriturismo Il Gelso Via Citerna, 8, 56040 Pomaia PI, Italy

Raymond Lo School of Feng Shui & Destiny Rm. 1233A, Star House,
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

​They offer Certified courses in Chinese metaphysical studies – Feng Shui, Four Pillars of Destiny and I Ching Divination. Initial Certification takes 10 - 15 days intense minimum. Further studies are lifelong.

Closest Lodging: Marco Polo ® Hongkong HotelHarbour City, 3 Canton Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Feng Shui by Jen ® Raymond Lo School in USA 6207 N Cattletrack Rd #7, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

​She offers Certified courses in Chinese metaphysical studies – Feng Shui, Four Pillars of Destiny and I Ching Divination.​Initial Certification takes 10 - 15 days minimum. Further studies are lifelong.

Closest Lodging: The Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas 7200 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Garchen Buddhist Institute 9995 E Blissful Path, Chino Valley, AZ 86323

This is an ideal place to practice solitude, if needed. Founded by His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche, it focuses on sharing the Drikung Kagyu tradition, a lineage emphasizing the transmission of oral instructions from master to student

Closest Lodging: Days Inn by Wyndham 688 Fletcher Ct, Chino Valley, AZ 86323

Awakening Vajra International is a Buddhist non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and spreading the teachings of His Eminence Choden Rinpoche. It is an international non-profit organization founded in 2010 by Venerable Geshe Gyalten in order to fulfill the dreams of His Eminence Choden Rinpoche to teach and preserve the Five Branches of study from the Nalanda Spiritual tradition, branch of Gelug Traditional Lineage. Based in California and New Zealand, Ven. Geshe Gyalten travels to offer teachings Worldwide.

Shambhala ® Online 1084 Tower Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y5

​One of the most accessible and affordable among Meditation & Dharma Self- Studies for Westerners online. It is rooted in Tibetan Buddhism and draws from the Kagyu and Nyingma schools, as well as the mythical kingdom of Shambhala. The lineage is currently led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, who is considered the spiritual and family lineage holder. 

Gampo Abbey, is about 5 hours 30 minutes drive. 1533 Pleasant Bay Loop, Pleasant Bay, NS B0E 2P0, Canada

DharmaSun® Online program by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche Lainzerstrasse 105, 1130 Vienna, Austria

​One of the most accessible and affordable among Meditation & Dharma Self- Studies for Westerners online. Full Program takes minimum 1 up to 3 calendar years. Further studies are lifelong. Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche's lineage is rooted in both the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. He is the eldest son of the renowned Dzogchen master Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.

Closest Lodging: Hotel Bergwirt Schönbrunn Maxingstraße 76, 1130 Wien, Austria

Rangjung Yeshe Institute ® Online Saraswatinagar Rd, Kathmandu, Nepal 44600

​One of the most accessible and affordable among Academic Meditation & Dharma  Studies for Westerners online. Full Program takes minimum 1 up to 3 calendar years. Further studies are lifelong. Rangjung Yeshe Institute (RYI) offers a specialized education in the field of Buddhist studies, multiple lineages and schools, concentrated on Dzogchen academic approach, with the focus on Indian and Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and practice, as well as related research languages.

Closest Lodging: Atisha By Pema Boutique Hotel Phulbari Road 06, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

The International Feng Shui Guild
705B SE Melody Lane, Ste. 166 Lee's Summit, MO

​They offer Certified Programs Online in Western Feng Shui, Energy & Astrology by multiple certified professionals and more.

Closest Lodging: Quality Inn - Lees Summit, Kansas City 1020 SE Blue Pkwy, Lee's Summit, MO 64063

IAP Career College 903 8 Ave S.W. Calgary, AB T2P 0P7

​They offer ONLINE Certified Programs in General Western Feng Shui by multiple certified professionals and more. Initial Certification takes 180 days minimum. Further studies are lifelong. This is a very light professional education, if you need certification.

Closest Lodging: Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown 708 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1H2, Canada

Daomac ® Center for Daoist Studies West district, Bo Guan Road 117, B1 403 Taichung, Taiwan 

Daomac used to offer Certified Online Qi Men Dun Jia courses and in-person Qi Gong retreats. I did not see the recent announcements. Initial Certification takes 30 to 90 days minimum. Further studies are lifelong.

Closest Lodging:  The Place Taichung  No. 601號, Yingcai Rd, West District, Taichung City, Taiwan 403

Lotsawa Rinchen Zangpo Translator Program Upmuhal, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India 176219

The Lotsawa Rinchen Zangpo Translator Program (LRZTP)is a 4 year interpretation program.  In-person training for 4 years is required for academic degree. They offer private online Tibetan Language program. 

Closest Lodging: Clouds End Villa Cottages Dharamshala 68H9+2P Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India

Антарес Школа Ведической Астрологии

ONLINE ONLY, Krasnoyarsk, Russia

​This school offers online course with Certificate in Jyotish Astrology. Initial Certification takes 30 - 60 days minimum. Further studies are lifelong. They offer easy to use interface, courses are very easy to follow too. Interesting approach, rooted in Vedanta Tradition.

Vedmir ® Baiba Sturite Self-Development Center

ONLINE ONLY Riga, Latvia

​They offer Certified Online Vedic Astrology courses and Reiki Master courses. Initial Certification takes 10 - 15 days minimum. Further studies are lifelong.

Closest Lodging: you don't really need to travel, she only works online.