Department of Bhot Jyotish Vidya
Constituent Department of Central University of Tibetan Studies, Varanasi
About Department of Bhot Jyotish Vidya
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
Department of Bhot Jyostish Vidya, Tibetan Astrology at Central University of Tibetan Studies was established in 1993 to preserve and promote the Tibetan tradition of Astrology, and conduct research in this field to enrich the science.
The Tibetan astrological sciences can be classified into three categories: astronomy (skar-rtsis) and elemental astrology ('byung-rtsis) and divination and prediction purpose (gyang char). Both skar-rtsis and 'byung-rtsi are blends of Indian, Persian, Greece and Buddhist traditions. Tibetan 'byung-rtsis is the ancient art of calculation and elucidation of celestial phenomena. The Tibetan system of astronomy, skar-rtsis, is the study of cosmology. This system draws from the Kalachakra Tantra. Therefore, it is the very important for yogis to master dkar-rtsis for the practice Kalachakra Tantra.
Research Projects :
=> Research on preparation of a modern Almanac by bringing the Tibetan Almanac closer to Indian Panchang.
=> Compilation of texts related to Tibetan Astro-science from the Kagyur, Tangyur and Sungbums make it available to students and scholars.
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Common queries about Department of Bhot Jyotish Vidya
Where is the Department of Bhot Jyotish Vidya located?
The Department of Bhot Jyotish Vidya is an academic teaching department of Central University of Tibetan Studies, Varanasi, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Bhot Jyotish Vidya are conducted as per Central University of Tibetan Studies, Varanasi guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Bhot Jyotish Vidya?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Central University of Tibetan Studies, Varanasi.