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Peter L.
Vancouver
September 2026
Having monastery access made this feel far more authentic than a philosophy course taught in isolation.
NewVerified partnerIn Person14 daysTransform
Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy Course
By Monastery View Meditation Centre5.0(1 review)
NewVerified partnerIn Person14 daysTransform
Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy Course
By Monastery View Meditation Centre5.0(1 review)
- Duration
- 14 days
- Format
- In Person
- Packages
- 1
- Cancellation
- Moderate
Overview
A 14-day course studying core Tibetan Buddhist philosophical texts alongside daily meditation practice, taught with monastery access.
Philosophy
Philosophy and practice taught together, with direct access to teachers from the adjacent working monastery.
Who This Is For
Guests wanting a more academically rigorous complement to a meditation-only retreat.
What's Included
- Daily philosophy teaching sessions
- Daily meditation practice
- Monastery visit access
- Full board
- Formal monastic ordination processes (this is a lay course)
Itinerary & Packages
14-Day Philosophy Course
Full philosophy and practice course.
₹34,000
14 days
Day 1
Four Noble Truths
Foundational teaching on the nature of suffering.
Day 8
Monastery visit
Guided visit and discussion with resident monks.
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Policies
Moderate cancellation
Full refund up to 7 days before check-in, 50% up to 3 days before.
₹34,000
per programme
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