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
Read MoreOnce, 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) –
Read MoreIt 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
Read MoreDuring December, Kathmandu is cold. Especially in the early morning and the late evening, it is cold outside as well as inside. Most of Nepali
Read MoreOne 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
Read MoreMethod of Studies at RYI Being a student in RYI, I gain various knowledge and learning experiences. RYI offers various courses, such as languages,
Read MoreEvery 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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