Buddhist Studies in Nepal: RY Institute

Studying at Rangjung Yeshe Institute

Kathmandu University

The courses offered at Rangjung Yeshe Institute (RYI) include a variety of topics in Buddhist philosophy, history, and cultural studies, and in Tibetan, Sanskrit, and Nepali languages. Students seeking a thorough education in Buddhist philosophy and Himalayan languages [other than Dzongkha/Bhutanese?] may enroll in formal degree programs at the BA, MA, or PhD level or take advantage of RYI’s certificate Course in Buddhist Studies (CBS). Several specialized non-degree courses are also available, including RYI’s eight-week summer intensives, online learning courses, and a year-long translator training program. More

• Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling houses RYI
• Buddhism in Nepal
• Vajrayana Buddhism
• Tibetan Buddhism