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The manual is divided into 5 sections: grammar, vocabulary, a Tibetan-to-English glossary, an English-to-Tibetan glossary, and a homework section. Designed as part of a complete course for the beginning/intermediate learner. (Level III Package) -
Designed as part of a complete course for the beginning/intermediate learner (Level II Package). -
Lama David Curtis designed this Introduction to Tibetan Language, Level I, 2nd Edition, with Glossary: A People’s Guide to Classical Tibetan, The Sacred Language of Tibetan Buddhism as part of a complete course which we strongly recommend for beginners (see the Beginners/Level I Package). Used with great success by Dharma students from all over the world, this workbook represents a distillation of numerous resources, refined through practical teaching experience to meet the needs of beginning Tibetan students.Amanda V, LV 1 student says: Learning the Tibetan alphabet and the seven elements [of learning to read a Tibetan syllable] has made my Dharma practice a rich experience. Now when I read Sadhanas with the English translation, my pronunciation has improved. It’s fun--I want to continue learning Tibetan.
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Continues Craig Preston's ground-breaking series of self-study materials designed for students learning to read Classical Tibetan on their own. This book serves a dual purpose: the student learns both grammar and philosophy at the same time. -
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A complete language course built around the exposition of a famous Tibetan text on the Summary of the General Path to Buddhahood written at the beginning of the 15th century.
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Learning Tibetan is made meaningful and fun with this 5-hour, 2-DVD set, designed to accompany the Introduction to the Tibetan Language - Level III Workbook. -
These flash cards have been designed to help build the Tibetan Buddhist vocabulary. -
These flash cards have been designed to help students studying the Dharma in Tibetan. -
Learn the carefully chosen 212 vocabulary words found in the Level III Workbook. -
These flashcards are being used by students all over the world to learn basic Tibetan vocabulary. They contain all of the carefully chosen vocabulary words from both the Level I Workbook and Level II Workbook (over 250 words). -
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This unique presentation in DVD format is an invaluable aid for students serious about enhancing their study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism by learning to read Tibetan. -
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This DVD set is intended to be used with the Level I Workbook. It is based on Lama David’s highly successful course on learning to read Tibetan, condensed into a three-hour presentation, in a studio-recorded 2 DVD set. Rob H, TLI student says: “I love my Level 1 DVD. I can work at my own pace every day and revisit lectures when I want a quick refresher on a subject or pronunciation. It honestly is the next best thing to attending a class.” -
The Divine Tree Workbook includes the famous 100-line Tibetan mnemonic poem which teaches the basic rules of Tibetan grammar. -
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Lama David Curtis slowly spells and reads all of the Tibetan words found in the Level II Workbook. Easy way to learn more Dharma vocabulary. -
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Introduction to the Tibetan Language - Level I CD (Two CD Set) This audio CD set features Lama David Curtis slowly and clearly spelling and reading all of the Tibetan words found in the Level I Workbook. Students will find it very helpful to be able to practice listening and repeating--like having a language lab in your home! -
The first chapter of a masterwork of Tibetan Buddhism—providing the complete foundation for study and practice. -
This Translation Workbook focuses on an excerpt from a prayer to Tara written by Gendun Drupa who posthumously became known as the First Dalai Lama. The original work is entitled Praise to the Venerable Lady Khadiravani Tara (legs dris ma in Tibetan). -
Our text is P'a Dampa's final teaching to his students in Ding Ri. Revered for nearly a thousand years by lamas and practitioners, his teaching contains practical and profound advice that still speaks to us today. The workbook contains the English translation, workbook pages for the student, an interlinear translation, and reading practice pages. -
Chapter 3 directly addresses bodhicitta—this altruistic aspiration. The purpose of this workbook is to provide beginning reading students with a better idea of what is being said in Tibetan and to see how the Tibetan is structured. Delve into this most important Tibetan text. -
Composed in the 8th century, this text becomes richer and richer with each reading--it combines those rare qualities of scholastic precision, spiritual depth, and poetical beauty. -
An excellent resource for developing your translation skills in Tibetan. -
Get to "the essence of the essence of Buddhism" with this workbook! -
Enhance your understanding of the Dharma by reading in Tibetan many of the prayers you may already be familiar with. Many of our students have found this a transformative experience. -
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Enhance your understanding of the Dharma by reading in Tibetan many of the prayers you may already be familiar with. Many of our students have found this a transformative experience.
