Courses and Retreats
The Kagyu Institute of Buddhist Studies offers a range of courses and retreats, from single weekends through to 5 years in duration.
Course and Events Calender
Our Course and Events Calender gives dates and links for all our planned and currently running courses, whether short or long. The calender's are organised by course type, and by date.
Certificate in Buddhist Studies
A 3-year (years 4 and 5 optional) full time residential Buddhist studies course based on the sutra and tantra texts traditionally studied in the Tibetan Buddhist Kagyu tradition.
Short Dharma Courses
These courses aim to provide opportunity for students who are keen in gaining a deeper understanding of the Buddha's Teaching but who do not have the time to take up long courses.
Retreats
The Institute is available for individual retreats that vary in duration from a week up to several months. We also have a number of group retreats organised around a practice or text.
Ceremonies and Pujas
Our Course and Events Calender gives dates and links for all our planned and currently running courses, whether short or long. The calender's are organised by course type, and by date to enable you to quickly find the course you require.
Tibetan Language
KIBS also provides opportunities for students who are interested in learning colloquial Tibetan. Private tuition in Tibetan language can be arranged on request.
Tibetan Art and Thangka Painting
For an arranged period, a famous Tibetan Artist from Bhutan will be at the Institute to give personal guidance to interested students.
View Tibetan Art and Thangka Painting
Informally Visiting the Kagyu Institute of Buddhist Studies
Please are very welcome to visit the Institute without necessarily taking part in any formal activities. Given the nature of the Institute (with its emphasis to study and retreat) we'd appreciate you filing out and emailing the following form prior to your visit.
Please use this application form (word doc) to arrange personal visits. The form can be submitted via email.
If you want further information about personal visits, please contact us at: info@kirtipur.org or admin.kibs@gmail.com
Tel: (977) 1-433-1679
Glossy Leaflets for Courses 2007 - 2008
You may view or download the images of the Glossy Course Leaflets from the links below: