For my family back in the west, in their minds “living in Nepal and studying Buddhism” is defined as “studying this crazy ancient philosophy, under
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Once, in the middle of a conversation, someone asked me: “Why are you here at RYI?” For a few seconds, many things came to my
Read MoreAfter three years of intense study at Rangjung Yeshe’s BA program, I leaped into the Translation Training Program (TTP) –
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It has been about eight years since I started studying at the RYI. If I were commencing my studies in Nepal now I believe this
Read MoreRangjung Yeshe Institute is a great place as well as rich in providing various means and methods for learning Buddhism. It conducts programs such as
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During December, Kathmandu is cold. Especially in the early morning and the late evening, it is cold outside as well as inside. Most of Nepali
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One day I was returning with two full buckets of water in my hands. I heard someone call my name. As I looked sideway, I
Read MoreAfter contemplating for several months, I have decided to write about the utter simplicity of solitude. Recently, in our Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra class, we studied about the
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Method of Studies at RYI Being a student in RYI, I gain various knowledge and learning experiences. RYI offers various courses, such as languages,
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Every fall, Rangjung Yeshe Institute (RYI) conducts the seminar based on teaching and empowerment from Rinpoches: Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, Phakchok Rinpoche and Tsikey chokling Rinpoche.
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