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How do I start learning Tibetan?

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How do I start learning Tibetan?

How to Start Learning Tibetan for Dharma From Your Home Today

  1. Learn the Alphabet. The best way I found so far is through simple games.
  2. Put the Alphabet in Context.
  3. Learn Common Dharma Words.
  4. Go Deeper in to the Alphabet.
  5. BONUS: Do Some Skype Calls with Tibetan Language Teachers.

How difficult is it to learn Tibetan?

The simple answer is that it is not too difficult once you overcome some of the basic hurdles. Vocabulary – There are a few English loan words in Tibetan, but I wont lie, the vocabulary looks a little alien at first. Verbs in Tibetan are made up of 3 parts — root+tense+auxiliary.

What are some of the best resources for learning Tibetan?

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Lotsawa Rinchen Zangpo Translator Program (LRZTP) — FPTM-affiliated, two-year Tibetan language translator program that takes place in Dharmashala, India, on a rotating basis Classical Tibetan Wiki — I’m entering a lot of detailed notes from Wilson and Hackett’s books as well as some Collected Topics notes into a searchable wiki format.

Where can I find Tibetan language classes in Nepal?

Rangjung Yeshe Instititue — Located in Kathmandu, Nepal, founded by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, provides a wide range of Tibetan language and Buddhist studies classes, both throughout the year and as summer intensive programs

What are some of the best YouTube channels for learning Tibetan?

Tibetan Audiobooks is a great YouTube channel with readings of Tibetan books in Tibetan with text shown along with it. Beri Prince ( བེ་རི་རྒྱལ་སྲས་) is a monastic from Drepung Monastery that has put up a lot of videos teaching Tibetan language and grammar. They are entirely in Tibetan.

What is the best book to learn Tibetan grammar?

Translating Buddhism from Tibetan: An Introduction to the Tibetan Literary Language and the Translation of Buddhist Texts from Tibetan, Joe Wilson – The big red book on Tibetan grammar. Only book that systematically attempts to explain Tibetan grammar using the system developed by the Hopkins team from Tibetan and Sanskrit grammar.

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