Weekly on Wednesdays

Starting 17 Jan 2024 - 20 March 2024

7.15pm - 8.15pm

£70 for the full course

The emphasis of this Beginners' Course is to enable the students to become proficient in reading and writing through learning the basics of spelling, and grammar, so that they can start to use the Tibetan language for their own Dharma practice and recitations.

This weekly 10 week course runs on the following dates: Jan 17; Jan 24; Jan 31; Feb 7; Feb 14; Feb 21; Feb 28; March 6; March 13; March 20.

Tibetan is one of the four major languages for students of Buddhism, along with Sanskrit, Pali, and Chinese. Learning the Tibetan language is therefore an important gateway which opens the door to the treasure-house of the Dharma, eventually providing a deeper understanding of the Buddhist texts and teachings.

About  Drukthar Gyal: Druk was born in Tibet, grew up in India and did further studies in the United Kingdom. He graduated from the University of Westminster and Edinburgh. He was a former Tibetan language teacher at Tibet House, Culture Centre of His Holiness The Dalai Lama in Delhi. He is an experienced Tibetan language Teacher with excellent knowledge of Tibetan language, literature and Tibetan culture.

Please Note: The number of participants for this course is limited. We ask that students seriously commit to attend all the classes to the best of their ability, and also set time aside for homework. The benefit will be worth your efforts.