| Welcome to Rangjung Yeshe Institute | Rangjung Yeshe Institute offers courses in Buddhist philosophy and Tibetan, Sanskrit and Nepali languages. The courses combine traditional Tibetan Buddhist teachings with a modern Buddhist Studies perspective. All classes are held in the unique setting of a Tibetan monastery in Boudhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Students can earn BA and MA degrees in Buddhist Studies and Himalayan Languages or study for shorter, intensive periods. For visiting students, study-abroad programs in Buddhist philosophy and language as well as a range of intensive summer programs in Buddhist philosophy and related languages are offered. | | |
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Latest News
| Online Learning Program Registration is now open for Rangjung Yeshe Institute's Online Learning Program! We are currently offering our courses in the “Self Study” format through the summer. Registration for our semester-long courses will open July 1, 2012, and courses begin September 3, 2012. Our short courses are open for registration at any time.
Featured Course: Available now for Self-Study: - Foundations of Buddhism A 13-week course exploring the integral points of Buddhist history, culture, and philosophy.
- The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhicaryāvatāra) by Śāntideva (Parts One and Two) - A semester-long course about understanding bodhicitta and its application in our lives. This course is offered for self-study only.
- Buddhist Ethics: A short course examining ethics from a variety of perspectives. Enroll anytime!
To enroll, check out our OLL Course Catalog and our Trial Courses on the Moodle platform.
Summer Courses at Rangjung Yeshe Institute in Nepal
Registration is open for RYI's Summer Program. The Intensive Summer Program runs eight week long courses in colloquial Tibetan (beginning, intermediate and advanced level), beginning Sanskrit, beginning Nepali and a Buddhist Studies course. The Buddhist Studies program provides a living exposure to Buddhist philosophy and a practical introduction to the richness of personal meditation training. The Summer Program starts on June 13th and applications are accepted from October 1st 2011 to May 15th 2012.
All summer programs are fully accredited by Kathmandu University! | | |
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