At Thrangu Sekhar Institute of Meditation (TSIM), our comprehensive curriculum is rooted in four core departments—History, Language, Philosophy, and Meditation. Together, these departments provide a balanced education that integrates academic study and meditative practice, offering students the opportunity to deepen their understanding and experience of the Buddha’s teachings. Explore the unique offerings of each department below:
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Department of Meditation
Meditation lies at the core of Buddhist study and practice, and we make it the foundation of all our activity…
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Department of Philosophy
The teachings of the Buddha are vast and profound, ranging from the exposition the psychophysical composition of the universe and…
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Department of History
Buddhism as studied and practiced today traces its origins back to the birth of the Buddha Śākyamuni in Lumbini, Nepal,…
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Department of Languages
Language plays a key role in the study and preservation of Buddhism, like a key unlocking its meaning, making it…