Core Classes
Our three-year core curriculum is a condensed version of the traditional thirteen-year program of study at Namgyal Monastery in Dharamsala, India, and includes classes on sutra, tantra, Tibetan language, and Tibetan ritual arts. The classes are taught in the evening by the resident Namgyal faculty, and often by a resident Geshe. The core curriculum of classes is open to qualified men and women who wish to enroll in full or part-time study, taking as few as one course, or all of the courses offered in a given semester.
Students and monks practice and study in the shrine room.
New students are always welcome to apply for classes at Namgyal Monastery. The program is open to both men and women, and can be taken as a complete three year program or one class at a time. Individuals new to Tibetan Buddhism may find the "Get Acquainted with Namgyal" summer retreat a great way to learn about the many different elements of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The retreat includes the study of meditation, Buddhist philosophy, and sacred arts instruction given directly by the Namgyal monks.
Related Events
| 4-Week Summer Session Classes |
Related Pages
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| Spring 2008 Classes - Overview |
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| Spring 2008 Classes - Descriptions |
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| Three-Year Core Curriculum |
Related Downloads
| Spring 2008 Classes - Full Schedule PDF (40k) |
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| Class Registration Form PDF (16k) |
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| Student Application Form PDF (24k) |
The core curriculum at Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies is a three-year program based upon the thirteen-year degree program at Namgyal Monastery in Dharamsala, India. The thirteen-year program was developed under the guidance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. It has been condensed to a three-year format suitable for lay students interested in pursuing the study of authentic Tibetan Buddhism. This program is open to all levels of students.
Classes are taught primarily by the resident Namgyal monks and often by a resident Geshe. The program offers classes in sutra, tantra, Tibetan language, and traditional Tibetan ritual arts. The core classes are taught at the Aurora Street House located in downtown Ithaca, which is also home to the Namgyal monks.
Students of Buddhism will likely be drawn to more advanced retreats, the Tibetan language program and the more in-depth programs of study offered in the curriculum.
Fall semester is the best time to enroll for the complete program; however, you may enroll in a single course or the entire program at any time. Please communicate your interest to us, and we'll help you decide how to best begin your studies at the monastery. All students must arrange for their own transportation to and from classes at the Aurora Street house, as well as arrange for their own housing.