Basic qualification required as follows:
Certificate in Bhoti Language +2 or equivalent
Diploma in Bhoti Language Certificate in Bhoti Language
Advanced Diploma in Bhoti Language Diploma in Bhoti Language
Selection :
On merit basis.
Fees – will be charged as per HPU norms.
Academic session:
July to June
Forms shall be available in the month of June and session will be started in July as per HPU norms.
Seats available
Certificate in Bhoti Language 10
Diploma in Bhoti Language 10
Advanced Diploma in Bhoti Language 10
Examination :
Examination will be held annually in the month of July.
Marks and Internal Assessment:
Each paper of all courses will be of hundred marks which will be divided into 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for internal assessment. The marks of internal assessment will be as below:
- Regular attendance - 5 Marks.
- Language clarity - 5 Marks.
- Assignment - 5 Marks.
- Class notes of related paper – 5 Marks.
Subject wise name and maximum marks of each paper of Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma .
Certificate in Bhoti Language:
a. 1st paper Bhoti Language 80+20=100
b. 2nd paper Bhoti Grammar 80+20 =100
c. 3rd paper viva 100
Diploma in Bhoti Language :
a. 1st paper Bhoti Language 80+20=100
b. 2nd paper Bhoti Grammar 80+20=100
c. 3rd paper viva 100
Advanced Diploma in Bhoti Language :
a. 1st paper Bhoti literature 80+20=100
b. 2nd paper Bhoti Grammar 80+20=100
c. 3rd paper History of Buddhism in Tibet 80+20=100
d. 4th paper Viva 100
Detailed syllabus of Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma Courses of Bhoti Language
One year Certificate course in Bhoti Language:
First Paper- Bhoti Language – 80 Marks
1. Story writing - 50 Marks
Note: - The students will be asked to write any one story from their prescribed Text book Tibetan Reader-3 (old).
2. Composition -30 marks
i. Translation of a paragraph from Bhoti text book into Hindi or English- 5 Marks.
ii. Easy unseen passage in English or Hindi to be translated in Bhoti. Marks-5
iii. To make sentence in Bhoti by using Bhoti words. -20 Marks,
Note: Paper setter is requested to set the questions as per prescribed syllabus.
Text book
a. Tibetan reader –III (old) published by Tibetan culture and printing press, Dharamshala, HP,1978.
Reference Book
b. Lobzang Thonden , Modern Tibetan Language. Vol- I & II, Published by Library of Tibetan works and Archives, Dharamshala, HP.
b. Text Book of Colloquial of Tibetan language by G.N. Roerich.
b. Bhot Sikshak by Lokesh Chandra , Sarasavati Vihar, New Delhi. 1962 .
Second Paper- Bhoti Grammar – 80 Marks:
1. Ngon-Jug (prefix) 10
2. Jes-Jug (Suffix) 20
3. Yang-Jug (post suffix) 10
4. Ming (noun) & Ming-tsab (pro-noun) 10
5. Khyad –chhos (adjective) 10
6. Tagas (gender) 05
7. Dangs (number) 05
8. Ladon (la-pratyahar) 10
Note: Paper setter is requested to set the questions as per prescribed syllabus.
Reference Book
a. K. Angrup Lahuli, Sambhot Vyakaran, Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Saranath, Varanasi-7, 1996.
b. Tulku Dhondup, Tibbati Pathamala, Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Saranath, Varanasi-7,1997.
Third Paper- Viva – 100 Marks
1. Reading of Text book 30
2. Conversation 30
3. Dictation 30
4. Class notes 10
One year Diploma Course in Bhoti Language
First Paper- Bhoti Language – 80 Marks
1. Story writing --50 Marks
(Note: - The students will be asked to write any one story from their prescribed book Tibetan Reader-4 (old)).
2. Composition --30 marks
i. Translation of a paragraph from prescribed Bhoti text book into Hindi or English- 5 Marks.
ii. Translation of easy unseen passage of English/ Hindi into Bhoti. 5 Marks.
iii. To make sentence in Bhoti by using Bhoti words. 20Marks.
Note: Paper setter is requested to set the questions as per prescribed syllabus.
Text book
Tibetan reader –IV (old) published by Tibetan culture and printing press, Dharamshala, HP, 1978.
Reference Books
1. Lobzan Thonden, Modern Tibetan Language. Vol- I & II, Published by Library of Tibetan works and Archives, Dharamshala, HP.
2. G.N.Roerich,Text Book of Colloquial of Tibetan Language.
Second Paper- Bhoti Grammar – 80 Marks
1. Jed- chan (case) 50 Marks.
i. Las-su-java ( accusative case)
ii. Jed-pa-po (instrumental case)
iii. Gos-chhed ( dative case)
iv. Jung-khungs ( ablative case)
v. Del-da ( possessive case)
vi. Nas-zhi ( locative case)
2. De-nyid (tatva vachak) & Tsekabas (avadhivachak)10
2. Dzogs-Tsig (samapti suchak) 10
2. Lar-chas (sasheshaka pratyaya) 10
2. Essay writing on anyone of the following topics in Bhoti 10 Marks:
i. Gnai-yul
ii. Lob-da
iii. Gnai-zhimi
iv. Ba-chhugs
v. Gegan
vi. Gnai-dogas-po
vii. Bod-yul
viii. Bod-skad
ix. Gyagar
x. Sangyas
Note: Paper setter is requested to set the questions as per prescribed syllabus.
Reference Book
a. K. Angrup Lahuli , Sambhot Vyakaran, Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies,Saranath, Varanasi-7.
b. Tulku Dhondup ,Tibbati Pathmala, Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies,Saranath, Varanasi-7.
c. G.N.Roerich , Introduction of a grammar.
Third Paper- viva – 100 Marks:
1. Reading of Text book 30
2. Conversation 30
3. Dictation 30
4. Class notes 10
One year Advanced Diploma Course in Bhoti Language
First Paper- Bhoti Literature – 80 Marks
1. Sherab gning-po- -20
2. Gyal-sras- lag-len ( first 20 verses) -20
3. Dhammapada ( yamak vagga only) -20
4. Jangchhub-lam-don ( first 20 verses) -20
Note: - The students will be asked to answer any 4 questions out of 8 questions from their prescribed text books. (Questions shall be translations, explanations of the verses and Questions).
Note: Paper setter is requested to set the questions as per prescribed syllabus.
Text book
1. The heart of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra, Translated by Lama Jodpa Rinppoche,Amitabh pure land, Washington,U.S.A.
2. Geshe Rabten, Echoes of Voidness translated by Stephen Batchelor, Wisdom Publication, London, 1983.
3. Jonathan A. Silck, The Heart Sutra in Tibetan : A Critical Edition of two Recessions Retained in the Kangyur.
4. Sherab gning-po (Pragyaparmita hridya Sutra)
5. Prof. Sempa Dorje, gyal-sras-lag-len-thogs-med, Chhoskhorling Bauddh Sewa Sangh, Kinnaur, h.p.
6. Chhimed Rigzin Lama, Dhammpada, Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies,Saranath, Varanasi-7.
7. Dr. Bhikshu Dharamrakshit, Dhammpada, Moti lal Banarasi Dass, Jawahar Nagar, Delhi-7
8. Dhammpada-[Tanslated By DAW MYA TIN] Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies,Saranath, Varanasi-7, 1990.
9. Dr. Wangchhug Dorje Negi, The Corporate Body of the Buddha Educational Foundation, Taipe, Taivan, 2003
Prof. Sangh Sen Singh, Dhammpada, Delhi University, Delhi-7
10. K. Angrup Lahuli, Jangchhub Lamdon (Bodhi Path Pradeep), Central Institute of Buddhist Studies,Chogalamsar, Leh-Laddakh.
Second Paper- Bhoti Grammar – 80 Marks.
1. Introduction of Bhoti Grammar -10
2. Root eliments of Bhoti Grammar -30:
I. Ngon-Jug ( preffix)
II. Jes-Jug (suffix)
III. Yang- Jug (post suffix)
IV. La-don (La-Pratyahar)
3. Bhoti Case ( Bhoti karak) - 30:
i. Lasu- Java (Accusative case)
ii. Jed-pa-po ( Instrumental case)
iii. Gos-Chhed ( Dative case)
iv. Jung- Khungs (Ablative case)
v. Del-da ( Possessive case)
vi. Nas-Zhi ( Locative case)
4.Essay writing in bhoti - 10
Note: Essay will be as following topics:
i. Bod-skad
ii. Bod- yul
iii. Sangyas
iv. Gyagar
Note: Paper setter is requested to set the questions as per prescribed syllabus.
Reference / Text Books
1. K. Angrup Lahuli, Sambhot Vyakaran, Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Saranath,Varanasi-7.1996.
2. K. Angrup Lahuli , Acharya Thon-mi Sambhot ka jivan-charit, Central Institute of Higher TibetanStudies Saranath,Varanasi-7,2000.
3. Tulku Dhondup ,Tibbati pathmala, Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Saranath, Varanasi-7, 1997.
4. Choma Korosy, Grammar of Tibetan Language, Budapest, Hungary.
Third Paper- History of Buddhism in Tibet – 80 Marks.
1. Introduction of Bhot Desh: - 20 Marks.
i. Nomenclature of Bhot Desh.
ii. Geography of Bhot Desh and concept of human origin.
iii. Origin of Yarlung Dynasty.
iv. General introduction of Bon religion.
2.Origin and development of Buddhism in Bhot Desh. -20 Marks.
i. Primary introduction of Buddhism to Bhot Desh.
ii. The establishment of Buddhism and society in Bhot Desh by Emperor Srong-tsen Gampo.
iii. Development of Bhoti literature and Bhoti Script.
iv. The contribution of religious kings Thi-Srong-De-Tsen and Thi-Ral –Pa-Chen for Bhot Desh and Buddhist literature.
3. Revival of Buddhism and culture in Bhot Desh. -20 marks:
i. Decline and revival of Buddhism in Bhot Desh.
( From Lang-Darama to Atisha,s arrival).
ii. Propagation of Buddhism in North-West- Himalaya (Nga-ri-Kor-Sum).
ii. Commencement of compilation of Buddhist literature.
ii. The role of Indian Scholars in promotion and propagation of Buddhism in Bhot Desh.
4. The Buddhist sects developed in Bhot Desh. -20 Marks:
i. Nying-ma sect.
ii. Sakya sect.
iii. Kagyud sect.
iv. Ge-lug sect.
Note: Paper setter is requested to set the questions as per prescribed syllabus.
Reference & Text books:
1.Rahul Sankrityayan,Tibet Men Bauddh Dharam ,Kitab Mahal, 22-A,
Sarojini Naidu, Marg, Allahabad.
2. Hoffmann, Helmut, The religion of Tibet, George Allen & Unwin LTD. Museum
Street, London,1961.
3. Roerich, George N, The Blue Annals,2 vols,Calcutta, 1953.
4. The Life and Libration of Padma Sambhava,Dharma Publishing,2425, Hill
Side, Avenue, Berkeley, USA,1978.
5. Tucci, Giuseppe, Rin-Chen-Bzan-Po. (Indo-Tibetica-II), Aditya Prakashan,
New Delhi, 1988.
6. Deb-Ther-Mar-Po-Mi-Rig-Pe-Tun-khang.
7. Taranath, Bharat Men Bauddh Dharm ka Itihas translated by Lama Rigzin
Lundup,kashi,Prasad Jaiswal] Research Institute , Patna, 1971.
8. Shakabpa, Tsepon W.D, A Political History of Tibet, New Haven and London,
Yale University Press,1967.
9. Buston Tr. E Obermiller, History of Buddhism in India and Tibet, Satguru
Publication, Delhi,1986.
11. S.C Das, Indian Pandits in the Land of snow, Firma K.L.M.
Calcutta, 1965.
11. Alka Chattopadhayaya, Atisa and Tibet, Motilal Banarsidas,
Delhi,1981.
12. Dudjom Rinpoche, Ningma School of Tibetan Buddhism,
translated and edited by Gyurmed Dorje & Mathew Capstien,
Wisdom Publication, Boston, 1991.
14. R.A Stein, Tibetan Civilization, Stan Ford, California, 1972.
Fourth Paper- Viva – 100 Marks:
1. Reading of Text book 30
2. Conversation 30
3. Dictation 30
4. Class notes 10
