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Admin:KTC Melissa Levine 2012 Application + (Getsul vows for retreat received in 2011 f … Getsul vows for retreat received in 2011 from Champion Tai Situ Rinpoche at Sherabling Monastery, India. Sangchu Genyen vows for retreat received in 2007 from Lama Norlha Rinpoche at Kagyu Thubten Choling, Wappingers Falls, NY. Bodhisattva Vows received in 2007 from Lama Norlha Rinpoche at Kagyu Thubten Choling, Wappingers Falls, NY.gyu Thubten Choling, Wappingers Falls, NY.)
Admin:CH Daniela Dias de Carvalho 2016 Application + (Have Bodhisattva vows and Vajrayana commitments. Took the five precepts for the three-year retreat from Kyabje Tenga Rinpoche (2009-2012). Renewed the five vows with HH Dalai Lama in 2013.)
Admin:DSK Alicia Onieva 2010 Application + (I RECEIVED PART OF LAY PRECEPTS IN KOPAN B … I RECEIVED PART OF LAY PRECEPTS IN KOPAN BY DAGRI RINOPCHE IN 2004ALL LAY PRECEPTS IN SAGA DAWA 2005 BY GESHE THUBTEN CHODENGEâENG PRECEPTS FOR THE RETREAT FROM TENGA RINOPCHE IN D.S.K. IN 2008I RECEIVED THE BODDHISATTVA VOWS BY H.H. DALAI LAMA IN SWITHERLAND IN 2005 AND ALSO THE MOTHER TANTRA VOWSTHE SPECIAL BODDHISATTVA VOWS RITUAL ALSO BY SHEPHEN DAWA RINPOCHE (SON OF DUDJON RINPOCHE)HEN DAWA RINPOCHE (SON OF DUDJON RINPOCHE))
Admin:Michael Yarnell 2025 Application + (I also received bodhisattva vows upon taking refuge.)
Admin:SOL Eric Triebelhorn 2010 Application + (I am currently holding tshangs spyod dge gnyen vows. I have received the bodhisattva vow numerous times, and I break the tantric commitments pretty much continually given the lack of dag pa in my snang ba.)
Admin:SL Catherine Anderson 2016 Application + (I am ordained, having taken Genyen vows for life with Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche. I took the Bodhisattva vow with Dulmo Choje Rinpoche at Samye Ling in 2006.)
Admin:2019-07-25 19 36 36 Nicholas Schmidt + (I first performed the stand-alone Refuge a … I first performed the stand-alone Refuge and Bodhicitta Vow ceremony (outside of a Vajrayāna empowerment) in the tradition of Nagarjuna at the conclusion of teachings given by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche in a large group setting in Kathmandu, Nepal, in October 2015. In August 2018, I requested and took the Refuge and Bodhicitta Vows in a private ceremony with Semo Saraswati Rinpoche before Kyabje Chatral Rinpoche's kudung stupa in Pharping, Nepal, receiving Padma Jangchub as a refuge name.receiving Padma Jangchub as a refuge name.)
Admin:Nicholas Schmidt 2019 Application + (I first performed the stand-alone Refuge a … I first performed the stand-alone Refuge and Bodhicitta Vow ceremony (outside of a Vajrayāna empowerment) in the tradition of Nagarjuna at the conclusion of teachings given by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche in a large group setting in Kathmandu, Nepal, in October 2015. In August 2018, I requested and took the Refuge and Bodhicitta Vows in a private ceremony with Semo Saraswati Rinpoche before Kyabje Chatral Rinpoche's kudung stupa in Pharping, Nepal, receiving Padma Jangchub as a refuge name.receiving Padma Jangchub as a refuge name.)
Admin:2021-07-29 13 06 12 Margaret Mora + (I first took lay vows in August of 2009 fr … I first took lay vows in August of 2009 from V. Kalu Rinpoche at Sherabling. I took them again in January of 2012 from H.H Dalai Lama in Bodhgaya, and once more in November 2013 with V. Khenpo Donyon.I first took the bodhisatva vows (the especific ceremony) in November 2011 from V. Khenpo Donyon at Mirik, in 2012 with H.H Dalai Lama, in July 2012 from V. Ringu Tulku at Dag Shang Kagyu, in December 2012 from H.H Karmapa at Bodhgaya, in August 2013 from V. Khenpo Trinley at Dag Shang Kagyu.from V. Khenpo Trinley at Dag Shang Kagyu.)
Admin:Margaret Mora 2021 Application + (I first took lay vows in August of 2009 fr … I first took lay vows in August of 2009 from V. Kalu Rinpoche at Sherabling. I took them again in January of 2012 from H.H Dalai Lama in Bodhgaya, and once more in November 2013 with V. Khenpo Donyon.I first took the bodhisatva vows (the especific ceremony) in November 2011 from V. Khenpo Donyon at Mirik, in 2012 with H.H Dalai Lama, in July 2012 from V. Ringu Tulku at Dag Shang Kagyu, in December 2012 from H.H Karmapa at Bodhgaya, in August 2013 from V. Khenpo Trinley at Dag Shang Kagyu.from V. Khenpo Trinley at Dag Shang Kagyu.)
Admin:Margaret Mora 2018 Application + (I first took lay vows in August of 2009 fr … I first took lay vows in August of 2009 from V. Kalu Rinpoche at Sherabling. I took them again in January of 2012 from H.H Dalai Lama in Bodhgaya, and once more in November 2013 with V. Khenpo Donyon.I first took the bodhisatva vows (the especific ceremony) in November 2011 from V. Khenpo Donyon at Mirik, in 2012 with H.H Dalai Lama, in July 2012 from V. Ringu Tulku at Dag Shang Kagyu, in December 2012 from H.H Karmapa at Bodhgaya, in August 2013 from V. Khenpo Trinley at Dag Shang Kagyu.from V. Khenpo Trinley at Dag Shang Kagyu.)
Admin:2024-02-01 03 45 31 Charles Caldwell + (I formerly took Refuge and the Bodhisattva … I formerly took Refuge and the Bodhisattva Vow from H.E. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche 0n 10/18/1997I formerly took Refuge and the Bodhisattva Vow from the Venerable Sogan Tulku, Pema Lodoe on 4/26/2000as well as renewing my Bodhisattva Vow almost every year since then.I formerly took Refuge and the Bodhisattva Vow with Venerable Shangpa Rinpoche on 6/17/2012.h Venerable Shangpa Rinpoche on 6/17/2012.)
Admin:Charles Caldwell 2024 Application + (I formerly took Refuge and the Bodhisattva … I formerly took Refuge and the Bodhisattva Vow from H.E. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche 0n 10/18/1997I formerly took Refuge and the Bodhisattva Vow from the Venerable Sogan Tulku, Pema Lodoe on 4/26/2000as well as renewing my Bodhisattva Vow almost every year since then.I formerly took Refuge and the Bodhisattva Vow with Venerable Shangpa Rinpoche on 6/17/2012.h Venerable Shangpa Rinpoche on 6/17/2012.)
Admin:2022-07-31 13 17 11 Pavel Sidakov + (I had a fortunate opportunity to take lay … I had a fortunate opportunity to take lay precepts together with the rest of the Gampo Abbey community during temporary monastic residence with Venerable Kalsang, 10/2019.I had a fortunate opportunity to take monastic vows together with the rest of the Gampo Abbey community during temporary monastic residence with Venerable Kalsang , 12/2019.I had an extremely fortunate opportunity to supplicate and to take a bodhisattva vow with Lama Pema Chödron alongside the rest of the folk at Gampo Abbey, 04/2020. rest of the folk at Gampo Abbey, 04/2020.)
Admin:Pavel Sidakov 2022 Application + (I had a fortunate opportunity to take lay … I had a fortunate opportunity to take lay precepts together with the rest of the Gampo Abbey community during temporary monastic residence with Venerable Kalsang, 10/2019.I had a fortunate opportunity to take monastic vows together with the rest of the Gampo Abbey community during temporary monastic residence with Venerable Kalsang , 12/2019.I had an extremely fortunate opportunity to supplicate and to take a bodhisattva vow with Lama Pema Chödron alongside the rest of the folk at Gampo Abbey, 04/2020. rest of the folk at Gampo Abbey, 04/2020.)
Admin:POL David Tobey 2011 Application + (I have received the Bodhisattva vows from … I have received the Bodhisattva vows from V.Yang Tang Tulku Rinpoche and Getse Rinpoche, I have taken Samaya vows with V. Tulku Theglo(Dudjom Lingpa's grandson) during Kunzang Nyima Wangs, Dujom Wangs and Longchen Nyingthik Wangs, as well as specific lay/Ngakpa vows during Troma Wang/Lung. I have also taken Samaya vows with V. Khenchen Namdrol Rinpoche for advanced Lonchenpa Teachings(retreat is 2 weeks a year and started in 2008 an will end in 2012.r and started in 2008 an will end in 2012.)
Admin:2021-07-31 07 52 35 Heidrun Koppl + (I have received the lay precepts and bodhisattva precepts from Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche in the year 1990 and many times thereafter.)
Admin:Heidrun Koppl 2021 Application + (I have received the lay precepts and bodhisattva precepts from Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche in the year 1990 and many times thereafter.)
Admin:GI Bryan Davis 2017 Application + (I have take the five lay precepts with a sixth vow of never smoking anyting. I received formal Bodhisattva vows from Sakya Trizin Ratna Vajra and from H.E. Garchen Rinpoche.)
Admin:Linda Errera 2009 Application + (I have taken Bodhisatvas vows many times: with Guendune Rinpoche, Trulshik Rinpoche, Tenga Rinpoche and other masters.., and lay precepts with Kandro Rinpoche.)
Admin:GI Catharine Nelson 2013 Application + (I have taken lay and bodhisattva vows with Garchen Rinpoche. Details are provided on "Empowerments and Trainings" page.)

Admin:CH Michael Engle 2013 Application + (I have taken lay precepts as well as the bodhisattva vow.)

Admin:KTD Maxmilian Kracker 2015 Application + (I have taken lay precepts from Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, Bodhisattva vows from Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, i plan on taking monastic vows this august from Thrangu Rinpoche.)
Admin:POL Alana Siegel 2016 Application + (I have taken lay precepts within refuge ceremonies as well as when attending ten day Vipassana retreats.)
Admin:SL Patrick Nicholl 2010 Application + (I have taken lay precepts. I have taken the bodhisattva vow and I have practice commitments.)
Admin:Yeshe Nyima 2025 Application + (I have taken my Bodhisattva Vows)
Admin:Olof Axelsson 2025 Application + (I have taken refuge and bodhisattva vows with Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche, in October of 2019, during the annual fall seminar.)
Admin:SL Rija Ratinahirana 2018 Application + (I have taken some lay precepts for life : … I have taken some lay precepts for life : No killing and no intoxicants.I have been taking other of the lay precepts on a temporary basis, as well as some specific precepts on occasion (for instance precepts to limit my computer use).I currently have taken the 5 Genyin vows for 1 year.y have taken the 5 Genyin vows for 1 year.)
Admin:2021-08-01 01 03 02 Martha Asselin + (I have taken the Bodhisattva vow twice. H … I have taken the Bodhisattva vow twice. HH the Dalai Lama, New Delhi, India, 2004Dzongsar Jamyang Khyenste Rinpoche, Bir, India, 2010I have taken the 5 lay precept vows many times over the years. When I was a Theravadan practitioner, reciting the lay precept vows in Pali was part of daily practice. Most recently, I renewed my vows with my teacher, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, on July 10, 2021.zigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, on July 10, 2021.)
Admin:Martha Asselin 2021 Application + (I have taken the Bodhisattva vow twice. H … I have taken the Bodhisattva vow twice. HH the Dalai Lama, New Delhi, India, 2004Dzongsar Jamyang Khyenste Rinpoche, Bir, India, 2010I have taken the 5 lay precept vows many times over the years. When I was a Theravadan practitioner, reciting the lay precept vows in Pali was part of daily practice. Most recently, I renewed my vows with my teacher, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, on July 10, 2021.zigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, on July 10, 2021.)
Admin:KTC Mariana Restrepo 2016 Application + (I have taken the Bodhisattva vow with Lama Norlha Rinpoche)
Admin:SL Alexander McLachlan 2010 Application + (I have taken the Getsul life ordination wi … I have taken the Getsul life ordination with Thrangu Rinpoche in July of 2009. Prior to that I was ordained at the beginning of the four year cloistered retreat by Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche. After leaving the retreat I continued with that ordination until taking the Getsul ordination.nation until taking the Getsul ordination.)
Admin:GI Heather Beghtol 2017 Application + (I have taken the boddhisattva vow three times, twice with Garchen Rinpoche, and once with Traga Rinpoche.)
Admin:LJSL Mirese van der Vliet 2017 Application + (I have taken the bodhisattva vow; for me t … I have taken the bodhisattva vow; for me that means that I give my best effort to live in the spirit of developing an open heart. Taking responsibility based on the realization of the suffering and confusion of myself and others. To work on myself and with others in a gentle way, means to never give up on developing a sense of compassion and selflessness. By these ways of relating to the world and the formal practices, I try to contribute to less suffering and confusion in the world. I hold the intention to bring all beings out of suffering to a level of complete awakening. This is how I would describe my bodhisattva commitment. would describe my bodhisattva commitment.)
Admin:GI Aaron Wickenheiser 2010 Application + (I have taken the five upasaka vows from Garchen Rinpoche in 2002. I have taken the bodhisattva vow from Traga Rinpoche in 2002. I have taken the tantric samayas from Garchen Rinpoche in 2002.)
Admin:Pierre Lançon 2025 Application + (I have taken the lay precepts and bodhisat … I have taken the lay precepts and bodhisattva vows on many occasion from 1998 to 2013 (including with Bokar Rinpoché in Mirik in 2001, with HH Dalai Lama in Lodeve in 2000, and almost every year at the Karma Ling Institute from 1999 to 2013). I have lived at the Karma Ling Institute from October 1999 to June 2013. Institute from October 1999 to June 2013.)
Admin:2020-04-23 22 56 20 Shelley Jackson + (I have taken the lay precepts with both Chamtrul and Khentrul Rinpoche. I have also had Bodhisattva vows with each of them and with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. I do not hold monastic vows.)
Admin:Shelley Jackson 2020 Application + (I have taken the lay precepts with both Chamtrul and Khentrul Rinpoche. I have also had Bodhisattva vows with each of them and with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. I do not hold monastic vows.)
Admin:GI Moon Teitel 2009 Application + (I have taken the refuge vow Ã committing t … I have taken the refuge vow Ã committing to follow the precepts of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha; not taking refuge in worldly gods, refraining from causing harm to sentient beings, not associating with negative companions and showing respect for the actual and representatives of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. I have taken the upasaka vows (lay person vows) Ã to refrain from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, and intoxicants. I have taken the bodhisattva vows Ã to welcome all sentient beings, to never abandon a single sentient being, to help a being whenever I am able to do so, and to never give up the aspiration to lead all sentient beings to enlightenment. I have taken monastic vows only for nyungne retreats which I have done annually in June for the last few years.â¨I have taken monastic vows only for nyungne retreats which I have done annually in June for the last few years.I have taken Secret Mantra vows through taking empowerments and accepting their samayas. I have taken the vow to be compassionate, mindful, and to sustain pure view as much as I am able to. I have also received the 14 tantric root samayas in empowerments. And I have taken the vow to be harmonious in the Sangha and not to quarrel with my vajra siblings on the path.uarrel with my vajra siblings on the path.)
Admin:KTD Karma Chopal 2012 Application + (I have taken the refuge vow, bodhisattva vow, and gelong monastic vows.)
Admin:SOL Julia Tamang 2014 Application + (I have taken the vows of Refuge, Lay Precepts and Bodhisattva Vows. On Oct. 5, 2013, I received novice ordination from Thrangu Rinpoche.)
Admin:2023-02-13 05 33 32 Francesco Paolo Celle Bono + (I haven't been able to take formally the l … I haven't been able to take formally the lay precepts and bodhisattva vows with my main teacher, but since 2014 I have taken many empowerments with him that integrate into them taking these different levels of vows, including the practice commitments.Besides that, I took bodhisattva vows online with His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche on April 6, 2021.minence Garchen Rinpoche on April 6, 2021.)
Admin:Francesco Paolo Celle Bono 2023 Application + (I haven't been able to take formally the l … I haven't been able to take formally the lay precepts and bodhisattva vows with my main teacher, but since 2014 I have taken many empowerments with him that integrate into them taking these different levels of vows, including the practice commitments.Besides that, I took bodhisattva vows online with His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche on April 6, 2021.minence Garchen Rinpoche on April 6, 2021.)
Admin:GI Kevin Miller 2013 Application + (I held lay precepts for a year in 2010-2011 and have taken bodhisattva vow from Garchen Rinpoche.)
Admin:Alexander Price 2017 Application + (I received Bodhisattva and Tantric vows fr … I received Bodhisattva and Tantric vows from Tulku Theglo Rinpoche in 2008. I renewed my refuge and Bodhisattva vows (with hair-cutting and formal ceremony) with Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche in 2010. I also received a dharma name and tantric name and the corresponding vows from HH Sakya Trizin Rinpoche.onding vows from HH Sakya Trizin Rinpoche.)
Admin:2023-07-24 02 41 06 Lars Rismyhr + (I received Refuge and Bodhisattva vows from HH Karma Kuchen Rinpoche in 2014, and Yangdzog Genyen vows from Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso in 2017.)
Admin:Lars Rismyhr 2023 Application + (I received Refuge and Bodhisattva vows from HH Karma Kuchen Rinpoche in 2014, and Yangdzog Genyen vows from Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso in 2017.)