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India — Ladahk: Little Tibet
Like much of the world today, India is evolving and modernizing as it
begins the 21st century. But amidst new technology, international business,
and global politics, Holy Men, Sadhus, Yogi's and Shramas —
seekers of truth — still wander the jungles, forests, and mountains
in spiritual pursuit of inner peace, self realization and liberation.
For thousands of years, the peoples of India have been seeking the deepest
truths about the nature of reality and have been exploring the depths
of human consciousness. Their insights and discoveries have shaped one
of the world's richest and longest living cultures.
During our Study Abroad Program to Ladakh, we explore some of the great
ideas of India's spiritual traditions of Buddhism and Sikhism. We
explore and learn about these rich philosophies and religious traditions
and how they are still alive today. During this program you conduct your
studies in both urban and rural environments of India for a full and complete
study of the Indian spiritual and cultural experience.
Course Description
Our Ladahk program is offered during the summer sessions and is based
in New Delhi, Agra, and Ladahk. Study Sikhism, Islam and Tibetan Buddhism
during this intensive study abroad program. The program begins in New
Delhi where the focal point of study is the Sikh religion. Explore Sikh
temples and religion with lectures from local scholars and observe temple
worship and festivals. In Agra, you are introduced to the world of Islam
and study the magnificent masterpiece of Moghul architecture — the
Taj Mahal.
The focal point of the Ladahk segment of the program is Tibetan Buddhism.
Each day a different Buddhist monastery is the classroom where Tibetan
Buddhist philosophy and meditation are taught and practiced in one of
the most remote and fascinating regions in the world — the Western
Himalayas.
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Course Description (PDF)
Course Objectives
- To learn the religious traditions of Sikhism, Islam, and Tibetan Buddhism.
- To observe religious festivals, temple worship and religious rituals.
- To study Buddhist philosophy and practice Buddhist meditation.
- To learn the timeless traditions of creating Buddhist sacred art and
to learn its symbolic meaning.
- To experience directly the monumentality and symbolism of Buddhist
architecture.
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