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.
 
Latest News
Registration for Upcoming Courses
Registration is open again for Rangjung Yeshe Institute’s Online Learning Program. The first semester’s course is available for new students in two Self-Study formats, and the second semester’s course is available for current first-semester students. Classes begin online on January 11, 2010. The new Self-Study Plus format offers more media options and additional material: click here to see more detailed information about the Self-Study Plus format.
Or, click here to login as a guest and check out the Trial Course. Join us in studying Nāgārjuna’s Mūlamadhyamakakārikā!

Translator Training Program
Applications are being accepted for our 1 year intensive Translator Training Program that will run from June 2010 through June 2011. Click here to see more detailed information about the program.

Summer Intensive Programs
Applications are now being accepted for our Summer Intensive programs in Tibetan, Sanskrit, Nepali and Buddhist Studies. Applications will be accepted from 1 December 2009 until 15 April 2010. Please click here for more information about the summer program.