Tibetan Language for Meditators III

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Overview

Level 3 of the Tibetan Language for Meditators program builds on the foundations of the first two levels and introduces an immersive, student-centered approach to learning. Students engage directly with selected passages from Mingyur Rinpoche’s Stainless Prajna, deepening both their language skills and their ability to work with Tibetan texts. The course emphasizes collaborative learning, interpretation, and applied translation skills.

Registration
  • To register for the course, please complete this form.
    The deadline for registration is 16 February 2026.
Objectives
  • Strengthen students’ ability to read and interpret classical Tibetan texts.
  • Develop confidence in navigating grammatical structures and vocabulary through real translation work.
  • Foster collaborative learning through group translation, discussion, and shared interpretive inquiry.
  • Encourage the integration of language study with contemplative understanding.
Structure

Each class will include:

  • Small-group translation of a selected passage from Stainless Prajna.
  • Collaborative exploration of word choices, grammar, and interpretive approaches.
  • Instructor-guided discussion to clarify questions, review alternative interpretations, and deepen understanding.
  • Opportunities to compare translations and learn from different perspectives.
  • No formal assessments, with the emphasis placed instead on active participation and engagement.
PREREQUISITES

Students should have completed the first and second levels of the Tibetan Language for Meditators course. Because of the gap between Levels 2 and 3, students are strongly encouraged to review material from both earlier levels prior to the start of the course. This preparation will help ensure confidence and readiness for working directly with the text.

SCHEDULE

Classes meet weekly from 8:00–9:30 p.m. Nepal Standard Time for the full duration of the course. Class begins on Thursday, 26 February 2026 and concludes on Thursday, 18 June 2026. The course will take a scheduled break on 23 April 2026. Use worldtimebuddy.com or a similar application to convert to your local time.

For a more detailed view of the course schedule, please see this document.

Tuition Options
  • Support: $400
  • Standard: $300
  • Reduced: $250
Instructor
Joseph Faria
Faculty & Translator

Joseph Faria

Joseph Faria

Faculty & Translator

Joseph Faria

Joseph Faria was born and raised in Massachusetts, USA and became intensely interested in Buddhist thought and practice when he started college. In 2009 he attended a 10 day meditation retreat with Mingyur Rinpoche where he decided to take refuge and take Rinpoche as his root teacher. 

Joseph has been living in Kathmandu, Nepal since 2012 devoting his life to study and practice. He earned a Master’s degree in Buddhist Studies from Rangjung Yeshe Institute, where he also served as an instructor of spoken and written Tibetan for several years, while occasionally acting as an oral interpreter. 

Mingyur Rinpoche asked Joseph to serve as a teacher, translator, and facilitator at Tergar Osel Ling Monastery, which he has been doing since 2021. 

Joseph uses his Tibetan language skills to work with the monastic community at Tergar Osel Ling on several projects to enhance education and learning, as well as serving the monastery in various other capacities as needed.

ATTENDANCE & RECORDINGS

This course is designed to be highly interactive and student-centered. Active participation is essential for meaningful progress, and the course is not suitable for students who plan to attend asynchronously.

To run the course effectively, a minimum of 10 students must commit to attending weekly. If this threshold is not met, the course will not be offered. Recordings will be provided for review, but students will gain the most through real-time participation in group translation and discussion.

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