Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Sikkim India
About Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Since its establishment in 1958, the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology has sponsored and promoted research on the religion, history, language, art and culture of the people of the Tibetan cultural area which includes Sikkim. The NIT library holds one of the largest collections of Tibetan works in the world outside Tibet and a museum of Tibetan iconography and religious art. It has published the Bulletin of Tibetology since 1964 and numerous books over the years.
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INVITATION
June 20, 2017His Eminence Choje Ayang Rinpoche will be giving a talk on: “A Brief Account of Phowa and Introduction to the Nature of Mind” at the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology on 29th June at 2:30 pm. Rinpoche is currently giving a teaching, initiation and empowerment of Phowa of both Nyingma and Drikung Kagyu tradition […]
read moreNotice for the appointment of Assisant professor for the Sowa Rigpa Course on temporary basis
June 15, 2017Applications are invited through proper channel for the appointment of two Professors for the Sowa Rigpa course which is being started shortly under the patronage of Namgyal Institute of Tibetology. The pay scale will be as per UGC norms. The applicants must have the following qualification/credentials: 1.BSMS/MDM 2.Seven years of teaching experience to teach […]
read moreAdmission Announcement for the first batch of Sikkim Sowa Rigpa Course
June 7, 2017ADMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE FIRST BATCH OF SIKKIM SOWA RIGPA COURSE (AMJI – TIBETAN MEDICINE) The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Deorali – Gangtok, Sikkim (India) regrets to inform that the entrance test for the Sowa Rigpa Course scheduled for 5th June has been postponed due to insufficient applications. Although the course is open to Class […]
read moreSowa Rigpa College Annoucement
February 8, 2017INITIATIVE TOWARDS ESTABLISHMENT OF A SOWA RIGPA (SORIG) COLLEGE IN THE STATE OF SIKKIM The Sowa Rigpa (Science of Healing) popularly known as Amji medicine is an integral part of Buddhist culture. This ancient practice of alternative medicine has been prevalent in the State for centuries. With the amendment of the Indian Medical Council Act, […]
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Conferences
- 2008 Golden Jubilee Conference of the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology. Buddhist Himalaya: Studies in Religion, History and Culture
- 2010 Conference: Science, Spirituality and Education
