Registration Now Open for the Distance Learning Program

Distance Learning Module 2

NOVEMBER 4, 2025

to JANUARY 17, 2026

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We are pleased to announce that the Serkong Institute for Buddhist Studies is now offering a distance learning program

About

This distance learning program is designed for those who wish to participate in the 4-year program but are unable to join this module in-person. While in-person learning is essential for this method of study, this distance learning option serves as a bridge, covering essential material to equip participants for joining subsequent modules in person.

Debate is at the core of this program. Most participants will have completed the previous module and trained in debate, so new participants will ideally have some background in Nalanda Debate.

Distance Learning Schedule

Module 2

November 4, 2025 - January 17, 2026

Join twice-weekly live Zoom practice sessions with a senior student:

Tuesdays: 8:30 pm-10:00 IST (4:00 PM CET / 10:00AM EST)

& Saturdays: 8:30 pm-10:00 IST (4:00 PM CET / 10:00 AM EST)

AND five 1.5-hour Pramanavartika classes & five 1-hour Lorig classes each week to watch at any time that suits you within the week

Curriculum

The 2nd Module Topic is:

Basic Buddhist Concepts

Pramāṇavārttika – 2nd chapterBuddhist Psychology (Lorig)

Class Videos

You will have access to video recordings of live classes held at the Serkong Institute.

There will be five 1.5-hour Pramanavartika classes & five 1-hour Lorig classes each week that you can watch at any time that suits you within the week.

Debate Practice Sessions

Join twice-weekly live Zoom sessions with fellow participants to debate on Pramanavartika, guided by a senior student. The debate practice sessions will cover the corresponding material covered from the class videos.