Nalanda Buddhist Institute

A private Buddhist educational institute in Paro named after the ancient Indian seat of Buddhist learning, providing structured programmes in Buddhist philosophy, Tibetan and Dzongkha language, and meditation practice. The institute offers courses to both ordained monks and lay students, representing a growing trend in Bhutan toward making traditional Buddhist education accessible to laypeople. Its curriculum bridges traditional shedra studies with modern educational approaches, preparing students for roles as Buddhist teachers, translators, and cultural preservation specialists.