General Information
The Basic Program has been specifically designed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche to provide a balanced approach to the combination of academic education and the practice of meditation that characterize the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, making the study and understanding of the (...) >continue
"By relying on studying, reflecting, and meditating on the Mahayana Dharma, one is able to get closer to the teachings. To the extent that one gets closer to the teachings, to that extent one will be able to practice them." Geshe Losang (...) >continue
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The Basic Program at Nalanda will consist of fifteen terms over five years.
During a term Geshe Jamphel will teach alternate weeks. Each teaching day will consist of between and six hours of class with Geshe Jamphel and one hour of (...) >continue
"The three main qualities of a student should be knowledge, good moral conduct and loving kindness - the same as in the monasteries…".
"The attitude in daily life is to look at everyone as the source of all one’s past, present and future happiness, liberation and enlightenment. (...) >continue
Students who are under the age of 35 and unable to pay the single room fees may be asked to share a room. If external accommodation is needed, Nalanda is dependent on the students’ initiative.
Fees
Resident monks €200 per month Nuns (non-residential) €125 per month
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Application
Applications for admission to the second subject onwards must be submitted at least one month prior to the start of that particular subject. (See Schedule)
Applications for admission must include the following:
A completed application form (which can be obtained from the email (...) >continue
Nalanda is unable to offer Basic Program Home Study curriculum at this time. The FPMT offers different levels of Home Study programs to suit your personal needs.
See link for further information:
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