A Certified Tibetan Teacher

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

The Complete online tibetan master course for beginners

Read your prayers & understand your practice in the Tibetan Language

Discover the richness of the Tibetan language and culture while gaining direct access to Tibetan Buddhist teachings. 

Learn to read Tibetan texts, prayers, and everyday conversations with confidence, and deepen your understanding of Buddhist scriptures in their original language.

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who is this course for?

Built for the way you actually use Tibetan

This isn’t a generic language learning website.

It’s for people who want to learn Tibetan to connect with Tibetan culture, communicate with native speakers, or study Tibetan Buddhist texts in their original language.

Buddhist Practitioners

Read your prayers and scriptures in the original, and understand the mantras you already recite with intention, not guesswork.

Researchers & Students

Build a rigorous foundation in Standard and Classical Tibetan to engage directly with texts and sources.

Heritage learners

Reconnect with Tibetan Language and Culture at your own page, starting from the very first letter.

a living language of practice

The words you recite were written to be understood

From the Potala to your shrine room, learn to read the prayers, mantras, and texts at the heart of Tibetan Buddhism.

the approach

Learn in context - not endless grammar tables

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Beginner Friendly & Easy to follow

Perfect for learners starting from scratch or building on a basic foundation. All lessons are taught in English.

 

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Study at Your Own Pace, Anytime, Anywhere

Study anytime, anywhere, and progress at a pace that fits your schedule and lifestyle.

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Learn on Any Device

Access the course seamlessly from any device: desktop, tablet, or smartphone.

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One-Time Payment, Lifetime Access

Purchase once and enjoy unlimited access to all course materials for life.

the course

Tibetan Master Course for Beginners

Nine modules, each a self-contained step. Take one at a time, or get the whole course as a bundle.

All In One – Tibetan Master Course for Beginners

All In One – Tibetan Master Course for Beginners

Original price was: $145.00.Current price is: $109.00.
Module 1 – Mastering the 30 Tibetan Consonants

Module 1 – Mastering the 30 Tibetan Consonants

$15.00
Module 2 – Mastering the Four Tibetan Vowels

Module 2 – Mastering the Four Tibetan Vowels

$15.00
Module 3 – Three Superscript Letters & The Four Subscript Letters

Module 3 – Three Superscript Letters & The Four Subscript Letters

$15.00
Module 4 – Prefixes / Suffixes / Post-Suffixes

Module 4 – Prefixes / Suffixes / Post-Suffixes

$15.00
Module 5 – Spelling & Reading Practice: Days, Colors, Numbers, Months & Seasons

Module 5 – Spelling & Reading Practice: Days, Colors, Numbers, Months & Seasons

$15.00
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All in One - Tibetan Master Course

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Your Teacher

Meet Norbu

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

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Classical Tibetan opens the door to Tibetan scriptures, prayers, and traditional texts, allowing the words to become meaning rather than mere sounds. Colloquial Tibetan, on the other hand, equips you to understand teachings in Tibetan and speak with confidence in real life conversations.

what my Students say

From sounding out letters to reading prayers and speaking Tibetan with confidence

Victor Levine
Victor Levine
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Online Student
Customized learning is his specialty. Norbu knows how to blend each lesson with schooling and context. His ability to guide my sometimes abstract curiosity into teachable learning makes the lessons fun and useful at the same time. I’m making way more progress than I thought possible.
Tegan
Tegan
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Online Student
Norbu is hands down simply the best language teacher. He is thoughtful, intelligent, caring, kind and just an incredibly inspiring teacher. If you want to learn Tibetan I couldn't imagine a better teacher.
Blake
Blake
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Online Student
So happy to see how far I have progressed under Norbu la's guidance. I started dreaming in Tibetan the other night... I think that's a good sign 🙂 Can't wait to see what's in store for our next upcoming lessons 🙏
David
David
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Online Student
I passed my exam and earned my BA degree in Tibetology. Thank you, Norbu la, for all your support and guidance. I couldn’t have done it without your help.
Miriam Paknys
Miriam Paknys
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Student
It is difficult to find the words to express how profoundly grateful I am to have found Gen Norbu Samphel la. From our very first meeting, he seemed to understand exactly what I needed to learn and guided me with remarkable clarity. Even during the initial trial lesson, I was amazed by how much new knowledge I gained. I look forward to continuing my studies with him and wish him good health, a long life, and every success in fulfilling both his worldly and Dharma aspirations.
Lodro Zangmo
Lodro Zangmo
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Student
Norbu has been an incredibly helpful teacher. He has excellent knowledge of the Tibetan language and provides clear, easy-to-understand explanations. His cheerful personality and passion for teaching make every class a pleasant and relaxed experience. I highly recommend him as a teacher.
Lotus Luo
Lotus Luo
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Student
Norbu is such a good teacher; way beyond my expectation. Every class was fun and productive. I can feel that I'm on the right track of my Tibetan learning journey and that I'm making solid progress with his help every step of the way. I always feel supported and I'm growing more confident (with only a handful of classes with Norbu), because of his kind words and encouragement. I have taken a Tibetan course at university before, but the learning experience with Norbu is just so much better. I'm very lucky to have found him as my guide in Tibetan learning, and would definitely recommend him to anyone who's interested in this beautiful language.
Vasil Stanev
Vasil Stanev
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Online Student
Norbu is true to his name ("Treasure"). He is a serious knower of his own language and his teaching is methodical and will yield good results for a similarly devoted student. Tibetan may appear difficult at first with its etymological orthography, but stick to learning and gradually a whole universe of rich literary tradition starts to open up, steeped in both mysticism and a modern perspective. Some important works of Buddhism are preserved only in non-Indic languages like Tibetan, so knowing the language can open doors you never dreamed of. Norbu is most definitely the right guide for this long journey!