Kathmandu University - Centre for Buddhist Studies
KU AffiliatedRangjung Yeshe Institute (RYI) was established by Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche as an institution of higher learning for those wishing to deepen their understanding of Buddhist learning about how people think and practice. Rangjung Yeshe Institute (RYI) has been managing and doing courses and study programs in Nepal for more than 25 years. Buddhist Studies at Rangjung Yesha is Kathmandu University-affiliated; since 2001, the institute has worked in close partnership with KU, offering courses in Buddhist Studies and related topics for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Rangjung Yeshe Institute is mostly the Buddhist equivalent of a godlike quality school where soul practice is an important part of the daily experience and where program graduates are scholar-practitioners. The number of employees at RYI is more than fifty. The specialties of RYI are Buddhist Studies, Tibetan Buddhism, Tibetan Language, Classical Tibetan, Philology, Sanskrit, Translator Training, Scholar-Practitioner, Textual Interpretation, and Colloquial Tibetan.
RYI's former students' numbers are more than 1300 and span over forty nationalities. The alumni apply their training at RYI around the world through interpreting, healing the sick, teaching, and running global companies. The mission and vision of RYI are to imagine a world in which different kinds of people are interested in learning about Buddhism and have easy access to a living Buddhist tradition in order to develop the qualities of wisdom and kindness for the benefit of all living beings. RYI has been running a study program and hosting seminars in Nepal for more than 25 years, with the target of implementing and promoting cooperation and enlightened common purpose.
Programs at Kathmandu University - Centre for Buddhist Studies
The various programs are as follows:
Bachelor (BA) in Buddhist Studies
MA in Buddhist Studies
Why KU Centre for Buddhist Studies
Students who want to join or follow the paths of Buddha can join this institute. The institute, Rangjung Yesha, focuses on various languages related to Buddhism. Rangjung Yesha has been providing Buddhist knowledge for more than 25 years. The staff is highly dedicated and has been giving students the proper knowledge of Buddhist studies. There are various facilities that have benefited the students. Rangjung Yesha has a peaceful environment that helps students learn and get more information related to Buddhist studies.
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