CBS Online offers the course in four formats

  1. Self-Study: This format includes full-length video and audio of the Khenpo's teachings in Tibetan with English translation and Tibetan-only Audio. It also includes the root verses of the text in Tibetan and English. This course is open for 1 year. Price for a single semester's course is $125. The course syllabus can be found here.

  2. Self-Study Plus: This format includes all the full-length video and audio included above, and the root text in Tibetan and English, but also offers English-only versions of each talk, supplementary review classes in PowerPoint presented by a western instructor (to review and clarify points from the Khenpo's lecture), and written transcripts of each talk. All course resources are available for viewing for 1 year. Price for a single semester's course is $250. The course syllabus can be found here.

  3. Interactive: This format includes all the full-length video and audio included above, and the root text in Tibetan and English, but also offers English-only versions of each talk, supplementary review classes in PowerPoint presented by a western instructor (to review and clarify points from the Khenpo's lecture), written transcripts of each talk, and, most importantly, access to an instructor via email, plus access to two discussion forums: one moderated by the instructor and one for use only by the students. The chance to discuss the text with other students and with an instructor  is a important aspect of coming to a genuine understanding of the text. The Second Semester moderated course runs from January 11, 2010 until April 23, 2010. All course resources are available for viewing for 1 year. Price for a single semester's course is $420. The course syllabus can be found here.

  4. Interactive For-Credit: This format also includes all the material described above (full-length, dual language video and audio, root texts in Tibetan and English, English-only versions of each talk, supplementary review classes in PowerPoint presented by a western instructor, written transcripts of each talk, access to an instructor via email, and access to two discussion forums: one moderated by the instructor and one for use only by the students).  In addition, the course carries full academic credit. Grades will be given based on a combination of quiz grades, test grades and the quality of the weekly reflections and discussion posts. The moderated course runs from January 11, 2010 until April 23, 2010, and all assignments and tests must be completed by April 23. All course resources are available for viewing for 1 year. Price for a single semester's three-credit course is $840. The course syllabus can be found here.

To apply for any of the above course formats click here.