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Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies

Namgyal Monastery
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Namgyal is the personal monastery of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The Institute of Buddhist Studies (with branches in Dharamsala and Ithaca NY) offers multi-year programs in Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, debate, and practice culminating in geshe-equivalent qualifications.

Program details
LocationDharamsala, India
CountryIndia
TraditionTibetan
FormatIn-person
DurationMulti-year
Estimated costUSD 3,000–8,000/year (residential)
AccreditationGelug / Namgyal Monastery
About Tibetan credentials: Tibetan Buddhist teacher development is lineage-based. The teacher-student relationship is central and may span many years.
Last reviewed: April 2026 · Information may change — always verify with the program directly.
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At a glance
LocationDharamsala, India
FormatIn-person
DurationMulti-year
USD 3,000–8,000/year (residential)
Estimated total cost
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