We are delighted by the great interest and the numerous applications we have received for our new study program with Acharya Ngawang Tharchin and Acharya Gonpo Tashi.

The study program with Acharya Ngawang Tharchin begins at the end of April, followed by alternating sessions (every 3 months) with Acharya Gonpo Tashi.

Part 1
End of April till end of July with Acharya Ngawang Tharchin

Part 2
Beginning of August till end of October with Acharya Gonpo Tashi

Further parts of the study program will be determined by arrangement.

The study program is offered in two different formats. Both formats cover the same content.

Study in person on site

Participants: Members of the Möhra Sangha and retreat- or study guests.
Learning in small groups and the lively exchange among students enables the acquisition of knowledge on different levels in a sustainable way.

Study online

Participants: Anyone interested who cannot be in Möhra in person.
Since the course content is taught progressively and the instructors rotate every every three months, it is advisable to register for the start of the online program and for three-month periods. It is also possible to book the online course for a full year.

In this context, we would like to point out that the “Online Study” program is intended for participants who, while unable to attend in person, can still commit the necessary time to participate. For this format, it is important for all students to be present in person on a regular basis, as knowledge acquisition does not consist solely of listening to lectures but, in the online version, also relies on exchanging ideas, asking questions, and receiving answers.

In addition, we are planning to give the group of “online students” an opportunity to meet in person and interact in Möhra. We will announce the specific weekend for this event at a later date.

Language of instruction

Englisch / Use of the Zoom tool “Translated Subtitles”, which transcribes spoken language into another language in real time.
The basis is the German-language edition of Gampopa‘s „The Jewel Ornament of Liberation“. The english edition is available from Shambhala Publications.
Got to Shambhala Publications

For those participants who wish to register but are unsure whether they can attend all sessions, the lectures will be recorded and made available online for review during the booked period. This ensures that any missed lecture can be listened to or followed online according to individual needs and availability.
The video data is also compressed to facilitate the streaming process.

Transcripts will be prepared and made available to all students. When these will be available will be announced at a later time.

Acharya Ngawang Tharchin

Ngawang Lodoe Tharchin was born in 1990 in Kalimpong, India. He was ordained as a monk at the age of 11. From
childhood, he showed a deep interest in Buddhist philosophy and learning. At 13, he enrolled at Diwakar Buddhist Academy in Kalimpong to pursue advanced Buddhist studies.
In 2011, he graduated from the Diwakar academy, earning the Acharya degree with a specialization in advanced Buddhist studies. In 2012, he began his professional career in Kibi, where he devoted himself to teaching while continuing his academic growth. Alongside his responsibilities, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Studies in 2019.

Acharya Gonpo Tashi

Acharya Gonpo Tashi was born on December 12, 1989, in India. At the age of ten, he became a monk under the guidance of Beru Khyentse Rinpoche.
In 2003, he continued his studies of Buddhist philosophy at the Diwakar Buddhist Academy in Kalimpong. He completed the eight-year program, which focused on the five main texts: the Middle Way (Madhyamika), Buddhist Logic, Abidharma, Prajnaparamita, and Vinaya.
In 2011, he graduated from the Shedra (monastic college). Following this, he served as a Discipline Master for three years, teaching Tsema Namdrel (Buddhist Logic).
After that, he volunteered for a year with the charitable foundation of the monks at the Diwakar Buddhist Academy. In 2016, Acharya Gonpo Tashi was commissioned by the Gyalwa Karmapa to assist Tsultrim Namgyal at KIBI. He has been working there continuously ever since.