Library of Tibetan Works and Archives
Courses
The LTWA offers several levels of courses in Buddhist philosophy with English translations and Tibetan language March through December every year within its vicinity. These courses have benefitted hundreds of scholars, students and general public, mostly international students, since the establishment of the institute in 1970. LTWA looks forward to catering more to the academic needs of the growing number of students.
Registration
Prior registration is required before attending any course. Registration is done at the main administrative office.
SIX-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM
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ONE-YEAR DIPLOMA COURSE
Students will be taught the following subjects:
The Collected Topics, Mind and Awareness, Signs and Reasoning, System of Tenets, and Paths and Grounds
THREE-YEAR BACHELOR’S PROGRAM
Students of the three-year program will be taught the following subjects:
First year: Epistemology (Pramana) and Mind Training
Second year: Perfection of Wisdom (Prajnaparamita)
Third year: Middle Way Philosophy (Madhyamika)
TWO-YEAR MASTER’S PROGRAM
Students of the two-year program will be taught the following subjects:
First year: Abhidharma and Buddhist ethics
Second year: Tantra
All classes will be predominantly taught in Tibetan and most course materials and texts will be in Tibetan ü-chen script, students are required to have a conversational understanding of spoken Tibetan and the ability to read the Tibetan ü -chen script.
Classes will be held Monday through Friday from March to December.