RYI STUDENT BLOG

“It is only natural that various obstacles and hurdles occur in the spreading of the True  Dharma’s rule. However, to overcome or ward off these Dharma-opposing elements while  remaining true in mind, body and speech is another personal dharma and duty of each of the  sanghas.”  As various hurdles arise in my path, born from the fruition of the seeds of my own  past actions, I find myself taking solace in these words uttered by my Guru. Three and a half years ago when the bud of the Dharma’s flower began to sprout in my  heart, immense motivation arose in me with regard to seeking liberation from the sorrows of  the world. But with the passage of time, as the reality of the difficulties of the path began to  be more visible, and the need to replace motivation with discipline took form, the various  hurdles that had arisen seemed to overcome me, a naïve traveler on the path, and as such  the budding flower was prevented from b...

The Tibetan version of Buddhist canon whether sutra or shastra, is treated as the most authentic or significant version for the study and practice of Buddhism in modern days.  It is undoubtedly as it was given with extraordinary care, consideration and every possible skillful means during the transmission, translation and interpretation from the original sources.  The Tibetan version of Buddhist canon therefore has the quality to serve for us to comprehend the core message, the message what the Buddhist original canon has to convey and elucidate.   Therefore, it seems that the study of Tibetan language is crucial to study to understand Buddhism in a far better way. Evidently, a numbers of Buddhist sutras and shastras have been translated and interpreted into modern languages whereby one can study Buddhism and advance knowledge in it, although a number of significant issues with the translation and interpretation of key terminologies are yet to be...

Eating healthy food is how we can maintain healthy body and mind. Healthy body and mind are what we need to study well. Studying well without consuming healthy food is unthinkable and implausible in our life. Indeed, Rangjung Yeshe Institute not only has awesome intensive courses on Buddhist studies for international folks in a spiritual environment, but also has a small wonderful canteen. The canteen serves healthy food for you to be mentally and physically fit to study well at RYI. There is no need to worry about food items, serving time, and price. The canteen serves vegetarian food with various items that are tasty and healthy. Everyday you have a chance to taste different items of food. Along with various tea and coffee items, the canteen mainly serves breakfast and lunch. Considering the importance of your time, the staff serves foods punctually and respectably. Unlike other places, there is no disappointment regarding food-serving time. When it is lunchtime, it is not you th...