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With David Curtis

Significantly enhance your study and practice of the Dharma from the convenience of your own home. Study with a teacher who has successfully taught hundreds of students from all backgrounds over the last 22 years . David has conducted many seminars all across the US, has taught over 1000 students in teleconference courses since 2008, and his classes are highly recommend by students, scholars, lamas, and rinpoches .

"The unique methods of language instruction offered by the Institute have drawn large numbers of students, and the speed and swiftness with which they learn to read and write Tibetan is remarkable." --Gochen Tulku Rinpoche

"David Curtis is one of the best teachers of Tibetan Language....It is a rare opportunity. David is not just a language teacher; he is part of an authentic Dharma lineage."

What Rinpoches Have Said

4) Have to miss a class? Just want to listen to the class a second time? Not a problem because included in your registration is a phone number to access a telephone recording of the class (not a computer download). Students tell us over and over that this is a very useful and convenient aspect to the class.

3) On the designated time and day, call the special number that will be given to you each week. This telephone number is not toll free.

(2) Obtain the necessary Level I Manual and/or Beginner's Package. Click here for information about these materials.

(1) Register for the class on the TLI website. Don't wait as this teleconference technology has limits on how many can attend.

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How does the course work?

Classes are fun and a great way to fuel your studies. This course is ideal for those students needing a review or for those who cannot attend a seminar in person.

Students will learn the alphabet, how to read, and basic vocabulary.

Student Comments on TLI's Courses

Learning Tibetan from David Curtis is definitely one of life's better experiences.

--K.J., VA

I love this course. I feel as if I am finally making progress in Tibetan. Thanks, David! Your method works. --W.S., New Orleans, LA

These telephone lessons have been so enlightening and enriching to my practice. It's been so good to learn right at home, with my cup of tea! Yet there's a wonderful teacher present, and other classmates, and the opportunity to ask questions....It can't get any better than that. --M.M., AZ

I am taking the level I class and enjoying it tremendously. I have [now] been studying regularly which is helping me feel confident that I'll be able to read and continue learning Tibetan beyond this first class. --C.P., Palisades, CA

Just wanted to say how great the virtual class was last night. David's presentation was so interesting, tight, and focused. The whole thing was a lot of fun--so thank you! --R.A., Polson, MT

EASY FUN INEXPENSIVE

Date: Tuesdays, September 15 - November 17, 2020 (no class on Nov. 3)



Time: 5-6:30 pm Pacific Time

6-7:30 pm Mountain Time

7-8:30 pm Central Time

8-9:30 pm Eastern Time

Cost: $150 for all nine weeks

Required Text: TLI's Level 1 Manual ($30 plus shipping). Please order from TLI if

needed.

Suggested Materials: Beginner's Package ($185, plus shipping. Includes the Level I Manual,

audio CD, DVD of the Level I Course, Flashcards, Preprimer, and

Tibetan-English dictionary. David highly recommends you get this.



Please order from TLI if needed.

Type of Telephone: A regular phone line works best for the teleconference calls. Cell phones

also work, but Skype cannot be used (it creates too much static on the

line). No Skype calls please.

Instructor: David Curtis was given the title Lama upon completion of the traditional

three-year retreat under H.E. Kalu Rinpoche in 1992 and founded the

Tibetan Language Institute in 1996. He has an academic background in

classical languages and taught Tibetan to hundreds of Western students

for over 27 years. He combines his linguistic skills with a practitioner's

knowledge of Tibetan Buddhism. Gochen Tulku Rinpoche (Tulku

Sang-ngag Rinpoche) has given him the title Acharya (master teacher).

Once registered, students will be sent a phone number to call and password each week.

Please register by September 10, if possible.

Space is limited and will be given to those registering first.