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Rev. Melinda Johnston, M.Msc, founder of Buddhi Institute offers transformative Consciousness Coaching, and Self-Empowerment Programs, online Spiritual Development Classes, Spiritual Counseling, and Retreats that provide a dynamic process for healing on all levels of mind, body and spirit.
Founded in 2012, Melinda's passion for spiritual philosophy, the healing wisdom of YOGA, and the joy of gathering spiritual women together for learning, growing and sharing, ignited her dream of creating Buddhi Institute.
I am are so glad you are here, and we can’t wait to meet you.
Explore the website and see all that is offered. You can browse the catalog of courses, read blog posts, listen to meditation music videos, and sign up for the monthly newsletter. You can also reach out anytime if you have any questions or feedback.
Many Blessings to you on your Journey ... Spiritual Wisdom is YOGA for the Soul!
~ Melinda
Buddhi, is a Sanskrit word, which means, the faculty of intuitive discernment or direct Spiritual Awareness.
It is a passive and latent principle, and it is only experienced through union with absolute consciousness, by which it becomes the reasoning of Higher Self. This level of consciousness within each of us, and is the only “vehicle” of truth and well-being.
Buddhi is a "mindset" that provides one with Freedom. Free from ego, this aspect of mind is not bound by external concepts of right and wrong, it does not “think” in this way. It functions as an unseen internal, perception of being.
It is the faculty of mind that goes with the flow, embraces all life experiences, has an unlimited ability to create and to Love, and is the seat of consciousness for obtaining pure Enlightenment.
It is the Divine Mind, which each of us have access to. Self-Discovery is the process.
Hence, Buddhi Institute is the perfect name for this "gathering place" for women to learn, live, share and grow together.
Together we are a Spiritual Tribe of women from all walks of life. In online classes we lift each other up, share our testimonies, our discoveries, and our setbacks. We embrace spiritual wisdom from a variety of traditions.
NOTE: Photo is from the 2024 Spiritual Immersion Tour to Bali.
CONSCIOUSNESS / SOUL COACHING
CLASSES AND COURSES
GUIDEBOOKS FOR INNER PEACE
WOMEN'S BODY AND SOUL RETREATS
Local Retreats in the Finger Lakes of NY
Yoga, Mindfulness, Meditation
BALI: AYURVEDIC WELLNESS IMMERSION
Women's Spiritual Retreat and Tour
Summer 2025
FREE monthly gatherings for Spiritual Women
SECOND MONDAYS at 7 PM
Every morning when our eyes open from sleep, we enter into a portal of awareness called, Waking Consciousness. According to the Yoga Sciences, we enter into this "state" clean, refreshed, and renewed...and well...forgiven.
It is the limitations and patterns of the rational Thinking Mind and emotional sub-conscious mind that bring all past traumas, problems, addictions, and doubts into each new day.
There is a process for rising above those limitations, and becoming absolutely free of them.
I never knew that training in applied awareness could be a process that would resurrect so much joy. I mean REAL joy!!! I guess my authentic Self became covered up by all the "Stories of the Mind" over the years. Dear sweet clarity...and peace with the past. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
~ Sheryl B.
Another great retreat, and I am still smiling on the inside out. This "field of Peace" is alive, well, and has become a place of absolute wisdom, calm and clarity. I can breathe! I can love and laugh! Sweet Freedom!
~ Karen J.
Life without Monkey Mind is AMAZING!! I have truly learned how to become the Observer! Worry, anxiety, and the inner critic have all lost power. Mindfulness training has steadied my mind, and silenced hum of constantly changing emotions. Laughing again feels wonderful!
~ Tara A.
Thanks to the Applied Awareness training, my restaurant is booming! Feeling overjoyed is an understatement! I "dream" what I want, and everything flows almost effortlessly. Plus, I have more time for family and travel. Everything feels MAGIC!
~ Susie S.
I used to take everything so personally, always afraid I have done something wrong. Always people pleasing, and saying YES to things when I knew I needed to say no. These programs have given me the wisdom of my own personal truth and power, infused with kindness. I feel free and so joyful! Thank you!
~ Michelle P.
I look forward to every Wednesday night, and our Women's Wisdom gatherings. The classes have changed my life, and the bond with the other women...well...all I can say is, I have found my Tribe! This has become such a huge part of my life! I am so happy!
~ Stephanie C.
SELF- STUDY GUIDEBOOKS
Simple techniques to maintain Mindfulness, enjoy learning authentic Meditation techniques, and evolving in Consciousness.
JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP
ABSOLUTE OM is the Buddhi Institute Facebook Group.
Still in early development, yet provides insight, wisdom, a little humor, and lots of Love.
This is a private page, for women only... a place to discuss our highs, our lows, our inspiration, victories, and life lessons.
We are stronger together as a Soul Tribe!