NEWS
Sharing the Merit
Stories and milestones from the SINI community.
Enrolment Now Open For Online Colloquial Tibetan Courses
Enrolment now open for SINI’s student-centred Beginner & Lower Intermediate Colloquial Tibetan Online Courses
Watch our interview with Franziska Oertle, author of The Heart of Tibetan Language Volume 2
We recently had the pleasure to interview Franziska Oertle about her newly published book, The Heart of Tibetan Language Volume 2. You can view a recording of the interview here.
Interview with Franziska Oertle
The Heart of Tibetan Language Volume 2, Book Launch and Interview with The Author, Franziska Oertle
Classical Tibetan Reading and Pronunciation Practice
In 9 online live, weekly sessions, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of pronunciation according to a central Tibetan dialect.
New Advanced Classical Tibetan Course
In 12 weekly sessions, students will continue learning to read and translate classical Tibetan texts with respect to both writing style and content.
The Heart of Tibetan Language Volume 2 is available
It is with great pleasure that we share the wonderful news of Franziska Oertle’s publication “The Heart of Tibetan Language: Volume 2”.
Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche visits SINI on January 2, 2023
H.E. Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, along with 2000 of his disciples from the Himalayas reached SINI
Enthronement of Khenpos and Khenmos at Namdroling Monastery, India
On the occasion of Namdroling monastery’s 60th anniversary, 300 monks and nuns were conferred respectively the distinguished title of khenpo and khenmo.
Letter from Tsering Gellek, May 11, 2023
Dear Friend, Last week while watching the elaborate, historic, and really perfectly coordinated coronation of King Charles III, I found myself deeply moved. So much has already been said about the lavishness and even the anachronistic nature of having a monarch today,...
SINI Strengthens Ties with Academic Programs: Harvard Divinity School and Brandeis University
SINI’s students have shown great dedication in their studies, and their efforts are bearing fruit globally. Through Zoom, SINI 's monastics have held seminar discussions with students at Harvard Divinity School and Brandeis University. The conversations covered a wide...
The English for Dharma Purposes (EDP) Program Expands to Include Science
Four educators* with ties to The American Embassy School in New Delhi joined forces with Eden Merritt, SINI’s director of EDP and the author of the program’s textbook, for a powerful hybrid online/in-person two-month program for SINI students. Preliminary online...
SINI’s Summer in Manali Offers New Learning Opportunities
SINI is thrilled to announce that students are gathering in Manali for an intensive summer English language and philosophy session. In addition to our director Eden Merritt and our core EDP teacher Osha Johnson, we welcome two visiting instructors to join us for the...