Thrangu Sekhar Institute of Meditation offers a rich academic and experiential curriculum through its two flagship courses: the Certificate in Buddhist Meditation and the Bachelor in Buddhist Mind Training. These programs are designed to serve as introductions to the profundity the Buddhist teachings through an exploration of its history, philosophy, and meditation practices, blending traditional learning with practical application.
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Certificate in Buddhist Meditation
Duration : 1 year
This foundational program offers an immersive introduction to Buddhism, focusing on calm abiding meditation, Buddhist history, and philosophy, alongside essential language skills in Tibetan or English. The one-year course is structured into two semesters:
- First Semester: Establishes the foundations of Buddhism through modules on meditation, the life of the Buddha, and the philosophical framework of the three vehicles. Language studies begin at the beginner level.
- Second Semester: Builds on these foundations with further meditation practice, exploration of Buddhism’s spread in Tibet, the four philosophical schools, and intermediate language proficiency.
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BA Buddhist Mind Training
Duration : 4 years
This comprehensive program delves further into Buddhist philosophy, history, and more advanced meditation practices. Across eight semesters, students progress through a structured curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with contemplative and analytical meditation.
- Years 1 and 2: Focus on foundational practices and contemplations, including the four thoughts that turn the mind, calm abiding meditation, and an introduction to the eight Tibetan practice lineages.
- Years 3 and 4: Emphasise meditation practices of penetrative analysis, based on progressive mind training (lojong) and study of the philosophical tenets of the eight practice lineages.