Do you want to learn the mysteries contained within Tibetan texts?
I have long been interested in religion, language, and literature. But when I enrolled my first Tibetan language class at McGill University in 2016, I did it on a bit of a whim. I had originally planned to learn Classical Chinese and to study Chinese Buddhism.
Everything changed one day when I saw a bulletin post about an upcoming Classical Tibetan language course. I recognized that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so I enrolled. And as I delved into the texts, I fell in love with the rich and deep world of Tibetan language, mysticism, arts, and culture. I first became comfortable reading Buddhist texts in Tibetan, and then moved on to study grammatical literature to help others learn the language too.
Do you want to:
- Read Buddhist and Bönpo religious texts directly in their source language
- Learn the art of healing through Tibetan medicine
- Understand religious terms correctly
- Discover your fate through Tibetan astrology
- Enrich your experience of chanting and recitations
- Explore contemporary Tibetan news and novels
- Uncover hidden knowledge never translated into English
Book a lesson to start learning!
Whatever your background and whatever your goals, I know that you are capable of learning Tibetan. I am committed to sharing what I’ve learned over the past 9 years of study to help you reach mastery of the language. But nothing will happen if you don’t take the plunge.
The Tibetan language is a rare and precious thing.
Don’t wait on the sidelines — start your journey today.
Email template you can use (copy-and-paste)
Hello, my name is [name] and I am interested in your [1 hour / 30 minute / PWC] Tibetan language classes. I am free on [days of the week] at [time + time zone] and [other days of the week] at [time + time zone]. I want to book a class [X times a week / weekly / every 2 weeks / other]. I am interested in the Tibetan language because [reason]. Thank you.
Class types + fees
Additional info
One trial lesson of 30 minutes per student is available on request.
Students do not need to purchase any textbooks or course materials. All relevant resources will be provided.
- PWYC students do not immediately get lessons. Instead, they need to send me 3 pieces of information: 1) How much they can pay per hour; 2) What days and times they are available; and 3) How frequently they want to have lessons.
Then, if enough other PWYC students express interest in the same time slots (adding up to $50 CAD/hour), we will book group lessons for those times. It will take time to collect enough expressions of interest to find mutually compatible time slots.The availability of PWYC lessons is not guaranteed.
If you have a friend that also wants to learn Tibetan, you can book group lessons with just the two of you for only $25 CAD/hour each. ↩︎