How to Apply

The application process at Giao Long Monastery & Institute is designed as a mindful entry into a Tibetan Buddhist learning environment. Each step reflects the values of clarity, intention, and sincere commitment—qualities that guide all GLM programs.

Submit Application

Applicants complete the online Application Form, which includes:

• Personal information
• Academic background
• Previous meditation or Buddhist studies experience (if any)
• A Statement of Intention describing why the applicant wishes to study at GLM and how the program aligns with their long-term goals
• Any program-specific materials if required

Evaluation is based not only on academic history but also on the applicant’s authenticity, motivation, and alignment with the Tibetan Buddhist cultural foundation of GLM.

Pre-Enrollment Guidance

Accepted applicants receive guidance for:

• Selecting accommodations through Life & Housing
• Applying for Scholarship if needed
• Scheduling an optional Site Visit
• Preparing for GLM’s monastic-inspired environment, including quiet hours, meditation sessions, and basic etiquette of Tibetan Buddhist spaces

This final step ensures that students enter GLM with clarity, confidence, and a harmonious understanding of the community they are joining.

Upon Entering the Path

We welcome you with the warmth traditionally offered to a new member entering a Tibetan monastic community. Your acceptance is not just an academic milestone it is the opening of a path. From this moment, you are invited to step into a learning journey shaped by mindfulness, compassion, and the quiet strength of inner transformation.

May this beginning feel like arriving at a place that has been waiting for you. May your aspiration deepen, your intention become clear, and your heart feel at home within the teachings that guide Giao Long Monastery & Institute.

Your journey now continues with the first steps of preparation simple, steady, and full of meaning.