Short Dharma Courses
These courses aim to provide opportunities for learning the Dharma, 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.
Depending on the schedules and availability of teachers, KIBS organizes and hosts courses of varying lengths on regular and holiday weekends. Courses may be introductory or more advanced and can include subjects of Sutra or Tantra, and possibly various initiations or commentaries on specific practices.
All courses are residential with accommodation and food provided. Daily course schedule includes sessions of teachings, discussion and meditation.
Visitors can check the Institute's program for details on individual courses and any prerequisites that may be necessary.
| Program Name | Conducted by | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Days in-depth teaching on Atisha "Lamp of the Path to Enlightenment" | Ven. Shangpa Rinpoche | 21 Nov - 25 Nov 2011 |
The Lamp of the Path to Enlightenment (Jangchub Lamdron, Bodhipath Pradipam) by Atisha Dipankara Shrijnana
Date: 21 Nov - 25 Nov 2011
Taught by: Ven. Shangpa Rinpoche
This is one of the most notable texts by Atisha, the eleventh-century Indian Buddhist scholar and meditation master (982-1054). Atisha wrote this text which established the graduated path to enlightenment at the request of the king Jangchub Od who wanted to re-establish and spread the Buddha Dharma in Tibet. Jangchub Od asked 7 important questions on practice to Atisha, from the most basic to the most advanced and the questions and answers were all recorded in this text.
The text integrates all the teachings of Buddha into a step-by-step practice and sets forth the entire Buddhist path in 68 four-line verses, distilling the essence of all the teahings of the Buddha into a clear, progressive arrangement that makes it easy for any individual to understand and practice the Dharma. Due to the clear aspiration Jangchub Od had, by listening to, reflecting and meditating on the "Lamp of the Path to Enlightenment" dispels ignorance in one's mind and gives realization and joy. Through this text, many had realized enlightenment in the past.
This text is based on the Prajnaparamita teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha and is the source all the teachings on the graduated path to enlightenment of all the schools of Vajrayana Buddhism.
The course provides students with an in-depth understanding of this precious text and is suitable for all especially those who are aspiring on the path to practice so as to benefit others.
Apply For This Course
1 - Download Registeration Form
To register, please download the registration form (word doc), then fill out the form.
2 - Email Completed Registeration Form
Once completed please submit the registration form via email to: info@kirtipur.org or admin.kibs@gmail.com
General Information on Short Dharma Courses
Further Information
If you want further information about the course, please contact us at: info@kirtipur.org or admin.kibs@gmail.com
Tel: (65)-9811 3936 (Singapore) / (977) 1-433-1679 (Nepal)
Application Procedures
Every section in the application form must be completed (a nil return is necessary). All applications will be processed on a 'first come, first served basis'. Please note that an incomplete application form will delay the processing time.
Acknowledgement and Payment of Fees
Successful applicants will be issued an Acceptance Letter, and a request to make payment of the course fees.
The full fees are due upon receipt of the confirmation of your application.
Closing Date
One week before commencement of the course, *or* when maximum number of participants is attained.
Cancellation, Withdrawal and Refunds
The Institute reserves the right to make any amendments or changes to the programme including delay the commencement of the programmes or withdraw all the programmes altogether if warranted by circumstances beyond its control. In the event of such withdrawal of the program by the institute, you will receive a full refund of the course fee paid.
However, should you decide to withdraw from the course for any reasons, a notice of withdrawal must be given in writing, either by email or post. Please note that we are unable to give any cash refund for such cancellations. However, if the notice of cancellation is received by us at least one weeks before the commencement of the course, you can use the amount to set off against fees due for future course taken at KIBS. Request for withdrawals and refunds will be treated on a case-by-case basis, and subjected to approval by the Institute.
We have this general information here as a Word document for your convenience.
For further information, please contact us at: info@kirtipur.org or admin.kibs@gmail.com
Tel: (65)-9815 0386 (Singapore) / (977) 1-433-1679 (Nepal)
Archive of Previous Short Dharma Courses
| Program Name | Conducted by | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Golden Kagyu Lineage - Teachings on the Biographies and Songs of the Kagyu Lineage Masters | Ven Shangpa Rinpoche | 15-19 Dec 2009 |
| Teaching Retreat on 'Milarepa Guru Yoga' (includes Empowerment, Oral Transmission and instructions) | Ven Shangpa Rinpoche | 22-25 Dec 2009 |
| 'Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment' (Atisha) | Khenpo Ramesh | 18-22 Jan 2010 |
| Milarepa's Songs on Madhyamika View | Khenpo Ramesh | 25-29 Jan 2010 |
| 7 Days Meditation Course: 'The Stages of Meditation' (Kamalashila) | Khenpo Ramesh | 04-10 Feb 2010 |
| Introduction to Buddha Nature Tathagatagarbha | Khenpo Ramesh | 11-15 Feb 2010 |
| Program Name | Conducted by | Date |
| 5 Days Basic Meditation Course | Khenpo Tsultrim Tharchin | 06 Nov - 10 Nov 2010 |
| 7 Days Teaching "Creation (Kyerim) & Completion (Dzogrim)" | Ven. Shangpa Rinpoche | 29 Nov - 05 Dec 2010 |
| Tibetan Language Course | Upon Request |
| Program Name | Duration / Date |
|---|---|
| 'The Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment' by Lord Atisha and 'The Aspiration Prayer of Mahamudra' by HH 3 Karmapa |
24 Nov 08 - 21 Dec 08 |
| 'The Essence of Dependent Origination' by Acharya Nagarjuna | 09 Feb 09 - 15 Feb 09 |
| '37 Practices of Bodhisattva' by Thogme Zangpo | 16 Feb 09 - 22 Feb 09 |
| 'The Stages of Meditation' by Acharya Kamalashila | 05 Mar 09 - 11 Mar 09 |
| Program Name | Date |
|---|---|
| 7 Days Meditation Course on 'The Stages of Meditation' | 18 Oct - 24 Oct 07 |
| Meditation Retreat and Teaching on 'The Seven Points of Mind Training' | 03 Dec - 09 Dec 07 |
| Nagarjuna's 'Letter to a Friend' | 21 Feb - 01 Mar 08 |
| 'Distinguishing the Dharma and Dharmadhatu' | 03 Mar - 09 Mar 08 |
| Program Name | Date |
|---|---|
| The Stages of Meditation | 9 Oct - 19 Oct 06 |
| Introductory Course on Sanskrit | 11 Dec - 16 Dec 06 |
| The Seven Points of Mind Training | 26 Dec - 31 Dec 06 |
| Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend | 16 Jan - 10 Feb 07 |
| Program Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Distinguishing Between Consciousness and Wisdom (Namshe Yeshe) | 05 Jan - 03 Feb 05 |
| The Stages of Meditation | 12 Sep – 21 Seo 05 |
| The Two Truths and Heart Sutra | 12 Dec – 17 Dec 05 |
| Tathagatagarbha | 02 Jan - 06 Jan 06 |
| The Seven Point of Mind Training | 6 Feb - 11 Feb 06 |