A Certified Tibetan Teacher

Shastri (CIHTS) & Master (Namgyal Institute of Tibetology)

About Norbu

Certified Tibetan teacher, translator, and interpreter dedicated to helping you read Tibetan prayers, understand Buddhist teachings, and communicate confidently in Tibetan. Whether you’re learning for spiritual practice, travel, or personal growth, I’ll guide you from the alphabet to fluent conversation.

who norbu is

Norbu Samphel is a dedicated Tibetan language teacher, translator, and interpreter passionate about making Tibetan accessible to learner’s worldwide. Known for a clear, practical, and engaging style, he guides students through reading, pronunciation, grammar, conversation, and Buddhist studies.

credentials

Shastri

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Seven-year Bachelor’s – Tibetan Language, literature, Buddhist philosophy (Tibetan Medium), and English Language and Literature

Master's Degree

Namgyal Institute of Tibetology

Affiliated with the University of Sikkim – Tibetan Language and Buddhist Philosophy (English Medium)

how he teaches

For your practice

Read prayers and understand the meaning behind your practice

From the alphabet up

Strong foundations in reading, pronunciation, and grammar

Buddhist Studies

Language taught alongside philosophy and tradition

Clear & Practical

An engaging style trusted by 200+ students worldwide

trusted by

Google

YouTube

Meta

Lionbridge

TransPerfect

LanguageLine

RWS Group

Students include Buddhist Practitioners, Students, CEOs, Linguistic Scholars, Travelers, Foreign Monks and Nuns, and Polyglots etc.

his vision

“To preserve and share the richness of the Tibetan language and culture with a global audience”

Norbu Samphel is a dedicated Tibetan language teacher, translator, and interpreter passionate about making Tibetan accessible to learners worldwide. He holds a Shastri (Seven Years Bachelor’s degree) from the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, specializing in Tibetan Language & Literature, Buddhist Philosophy (Tibetan Medium), and English Language & Literature, as well as a Master’s degree from the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (affiliated with the University of Sikkim), specializing in Tibetan Language and Buddhist Philosophy (English Medium).

 

Having helped more than 200 students, including Buddhist practitioners, CEOs, linguistic scholars, foreign monks and nuns, and polyglots build strong foundations in Tibetan reading, pronunciation, grammar, conversation, and Buddhist studies, Norbu is known for his clear, practical, and engaging teaching style. In addition to teaching, he has over seven years of experience providing translation, interpretation, and language services to clients worldwide.


His professional portfolio includes collaborations with leading organizations and companies such as Google, YouTube, Lionbridge, TransPerfect, LanguageLine Solutions, and RWS Group. His mission is to preserve and share the richness of the Tibetan language and culture with a global audience.