- Nepal
- Kathmandu
Frequently asked questions
The program fee includes some activities and classes.
Visiting Student Program is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
About Program
Students enrolled at colleges or universities in their home countries may join RYI's Centre for Buddhist Studies for one or two semesters during the academic year. CBS credits are accepted by many Buddhist Studies programs in a variety of countries, but it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that his or her home university will accept credit for the specific classes studied at CBS.
Visiting Students have the option of taking a variety of classes from the BA program, including classes in Buddhist Studies, Spoken and Classical Tibetan, Sanskrit, and Nepali, subject to their academic qualifications and following the prerequisites for the class.
Program Highlights
- Buddhist philosophy courses are taught by Tibetan professors (Khenpos and Lopons) and translated into English.
- The classics of the great philosophical thinkers of Buddhism, such as Nāgārjuna, Asańga, Candrakīrti, and Śāntideva, are studied and analyzed, with an eye toward both intellectual and spiritual growth.
- Other philosophy courses are taught by international professors who approach the material from a contemporary academic perspective.
- Modern spoken Tibetan and classical Tibetan are offered from the first year of the program
- Sanskrit and Nepali classes are also available.
Community Questions
Location
Kathmandu is considered one of the most historic sites as it houses 7 UNESCO world heritage sites. Hop in a bemo, grab a momo (a nepalese dumpling), and visit the incredible temples
