The First Diploma Course of Karmapa International Buddhist Institute commenced today on 28th October 2019
with the presence of KIBS President Prof. Sempa Dorje, KIBI Principal Dr. Tsewang Gyatso Bhutia, KIBS General Secretary,Skarma Ishey Jungnes, distinguished teachers, interpreters, KIBI staff, Sanghas, and students.
In 1990, His Holiness the 14th Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche established KIBI, as per the vision of His Holiness the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, which now runs under the close guidance His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje.
Since then, KIBI has been the major hub for learning Buddhist Studies in general and in particular, the Karma Kagyu tradition. During last three decades, KIBI has been providing short term courses and had also collaborated with recognized institutions for B A programme.
As of today, KIBI is listed in the Academic Institutions eligible to receive student visa S-5 under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India, New Delhi.The three year course is divided into six semesters from October 2019 to March 2022.
