Monday, February 11, 2008

Short Course

This month RYI is offering a short course on Jigme Lingpa's classic, Staircase to Akanishta. The course, which is taught by Khenpo Sherab Dorje, will introduce Jigme Lingpa's famous treatise on the development stage, and cover the key points of this profound practice. The course begins on Friday, February 22, and will run for three or four weekends according to the following schedule:
Fridays: 4.00-5.30 pm
Saturdays: 8.00-9.30 am
Sundays: 8.00-9.30 am
Pre-registration by February 20 at the RYI office in Boudhanath, or by email (admin@shedra.org) is required.
Tuition: Local: 450 rps.
International: 1800 rps.
Rangjung Yeshe Institute admin@shedra.org

Learn Tibetan Calligraphy

From February 18 – April 11, RYI is offering a two-month introduction course in Tibetan Calligraphy. The course, which is free and open to everyone, is a rare opportunity to learn the art of Tibetan calligraphy. In the course students will learn to write Tibetan classical scripts using traditional calligraphic tools, such as the bamboo pen. The course is taught by the calligraphy teacher at Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery, Mr. Sangpo. Time: Mondays and Wednesdays 5.00-6.00 pm. Venue: Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery, Shedra Classroom no. 1. Although the course is free, prior registration by February 15 at the RYI office in Boudhanath, or by email (admin@shedra.org) is required.