Course Description
This is the third and final term of the Elementary Tibetan Program. In this third trimester you will expand your dharma vocabulary and understanding of technical terms. You will also explore different structures and word formations and apply the knowledge of the grammar acquired throughout the previous terms.
We will begin with a summary of the grammar learned during the second term to refresh it and so we can clear any doubts and answer any questions which may have arisen during your own self-study time throughout the break. We will also finish studying the remaining verses from both the ‘30 Verses on Tibetan Grammar’ (sum cu pa) and ‘The Magical Wish-Fulfilling Tree, Essence of Thönmi’s Masterpiece' (legs bshad ljon dbang).
In the previous term we already started studying compound and complex sentences, as in the case of conditional and comparative sentences. During this term, our study of syntax and particles will expand to include longer sentences and even entire paragraphs. Thanks to the knowledge that you should now have, it will be possible to use longer, entire original Tibetan classical texts for our study and translations. After completing this term, you should have a very solid foundation to start understanding Classical Tibetan texts.
Three 12-Week Terms
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TIBETAN 101 | Elementary Tibetan I (Sept 2024)
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TIBETAN 102 | Elementary Tibetan II (Jan 2025)
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TIBETAN 103 | Elementary Tibetan III (May 6 - July 24, 2025)
Course Structure
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Two 90-minute live lessons will be held per week on Zoom.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-11:30am PT.
- All live sessions will take place via Zoom and will be recorded for later viewing.
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Live sessions will address all student questions, go over exercises and readings together, as well as personalize the learning experience with your instructor.
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Weekly written homework, quizzes to test yourself, as well as a mid-term and a final.
Students Will Receive:
- 24 Zoom live class sessions + recordings (90 min)
- Up to 36 Hours of CE credit with YA
- 5 ACP Credits
- Yogic Studies Certificate upon completion (PDF)
- Access to the private Community Forum
Kunsang (Jakaira Peréz)
Translator and Teacher of Buddhist Philosophy and Tibetan Language
Kunsang studied Letters and Philosophy at the Central University of Venezuela and attended a two-year residential Buddhist Philosophy program in Italy, where she became ordained in the Tibetan Tradition in 2006. After this, she moved to India and joined Thosamling Nunnery and Institute in Dharamsala. There she completed both Basic and Advanced Tibetan Language programs. She also completed the Traditional Buddhist Philosophy Studies in Tibetan, which correspond to a Lobön (slob dpon) degree in Buddhist Studies in the Tibetan Tradition.
She has been teaching Tibetan language, translating Buddhist texts and interpreting for numerous masters for over 16 years. Currently, as a lay teacher, she offers various courses online aiming to transmit and preserve the study method of philosophical debate derived from the ancient Nalanda University. She believes that a direct, accurate translation from Tibetan into Western languages is essential to better understand the Dharma through the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any prerequisites to enroll?
What if I can't attend the Live Sessions? Are they recorded?
Do I have to take all three TIBETAN courses?
Is there a required textbook? Can I use a different book?
What does online Tibetan learning look like?
Are these TIBETAN courses included in the YS Membership Program?
Is there a certificate I can receive for the course?
Have further questions?
This course is eligible for 36 hours of Continued Education (CE) credits with Yoga Alliance
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