The courses offered at Rangjung Yeshe Institute include a wide variety of topics in Buddhist Philosophy and Tibetan, Sanskrit and Nepali languages. Through a partnership with Kathmandu University, all courses may be taken for academic credit as part of the BA and MA degree programs. Students who wish to receive a thorough education in Buddhist Philosophy and Himalayan languages can enroll in these long-term programs that offer a full six-year intensive training. All students who enroll in the BA or MA programs are eligible for student visa, enabling serious students of Buddhism to stay in Nepal for extended periods.

In Praise of Learning   Listen to the Buddha's teaching and you become pure, serene and gentle.   Contemplate and you gain confidence in liberation.   Meditate and you discover your inner natural wisdom.   Therefore, strive hard to listen, contemplate and meditate!                              — Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche

The faculty at RYI consists of both monastic professors (Khenpos) as well as international instructors trained in the traditional academic disciplines. As a crucial element of the training in Buddhist philosophy, courses by monastic professors on classical Buddhist scriptures follow the format and curriculum of a traditional Buddhist monastic education. Currently, the Centre for Buddhist Studies at RYI is the only institution to offer this traditional form of learning as an integrated part of long-term academic studies.

For those wishing to study for shorter periods, most courses listed on this website are also available on a non-degree basis.

To register for any of the courses and programs, please visit the registration section.