For those who do not live near a Nalandabodhi center or study group, [1] Nalandabodhi provides home study of the Nalandabodhi study path. Home study participants set their own pace, covering the material and completing the exam process. Home study students may participate in online forums to discuss their studies with senior Nalandabodhi instructors and other students.
The home study program materials and assignments are identical to those in the Nalandabodhi centers. Home study students are provided with source books based on the teachings of Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche and The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. Exams are graded by mail. In addition, online forums are available for dialogue with instructors and other students in the home study and center-based programs.
Home study students are expected to fulfill all the normal curriculum requirements, which includes two exams per course (both written), home study tuition, and sourcebook materials costs and shipping. Completion of exams is a prerequisite to registration and acquiring sourcebook materials for subsequent classes. The Nalandabodhi Study and Practice Department provides all students with source books and other study materials. For more information, and to order the program, please contact homestudy@nalandabodhi.org.
The first course in the home study program is Hinayana View, which consists of a single modules: HIN-1 The Hinayana View. The home study package also contains supplemental study materials for the student.
Nalandabodhi U.S. does not provide home study for Canadian residents. For information about home study for Canada, please contact the Nalandabodhi curriculum director for Canada: study@nalandabodhi.ca
1. Home study cost if you are not a Nalandabodhi member: USD: $80 (+ shipping).
Tuition: $50 HIN View sourcebooks (HIN-1 View): $30. Package total: $80.00 (+ shipping). Order from Bodhidharma Bookstore online.
2. Home study cost if you are a Nalandabodhi member: USD: $55 (+ shipping). Nalandabodhi members receive a 50% reduction in tuition as a benefit of membership.
Tuition: $25 HIN View sourcebooks (HIN 200-210-211): $30. Package total: $55.00 (+ shipping). Order from Bodhidharma Bookstore online.
Please see the Nalandabodhi website for information about becoming a member.
To order by mail, please contact the Bodhi Dharma Bookstore customer service staff at bookstore@nalandabodhi.org, or by calling (425) 275-8818. Bookstore hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 to 12:00 (Pacific Time Zone).
Order from Bodhidharma Bookstore online.
When you have received your materials, please contact the curriculum director, who will connect you with a home study advisor. Your advisor can answer your questions about the study topics as you progress through the course.
