It's exciting that Geshe’s first language class was such a success. He has received requests for additional classes.
We are happy to announce that starting Saturday, September 12, Geshe is offering three different language programs. The Tibetan language is a syllabary script based on the writing system of the ancient Sanskrit language of India. It was developed for translating precious spiritual texts. Even learning a little Tibetan is beneficial in helping us to better understand our practice of Dharma.
8:30am-9:30am Intermediate Tibetan (Tibetan 2), 8 classes.
For those who have taken beginning Tibetan with Geshe or for those of you who have a rudimentary understanding of the written language, please join Geshe continuing your study. In this class you will continue building a basic vocabulary and start to shift from learning the alphabet, spelling and grammar to developing vocabulary and learning the nuances of meaning. The intent of this class is to get the student ready to study Tibetan texts, deepening the student’s understanding and practice.
Suggested donation for the Intermediate Tibetan language classes is $108.00
9:30am-10:30am Beginning Tibetan (Tibetan 1), 8 classes.
This class is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of classical Tibetan.
The first series will consist of 8 classes. Learning the history of the Tibetan language and being able to recognize and pronounce characters, aids us in realizing the full potential of our Buddhist studies. Included in the curriculum is language history, recognition and pronounciation of the characters of the alphabet, basic grammar, phrase construction and useful vocabulary.
Suggested donation for the first eight class series on Tibetan language is $108.00
For those of you who took the first class, you are welcome to come sit in without a suggested donation.
10:30am-11:30am Learning to write Tibetan script, 8 classes.
This class is open to students taking either Beginning Tibetan or Intermediate Tibetan. In this hour Geshe will begin to teach students to write the beautiful Tibetan script. Starting with learning to write the alphabet we gain confidence and will learn to write mantras helping us deepen not only our understanding of the Tibetan language but of our practice of Dharma. 8 class series.
Suggested donation for the full class, $50.00
If anyone is interested in one-on-one classes, please contact Geshe for an appointment.