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Admin:Taras Melnychuk 2023 Application + (2004 - Ulkraine, Lviv, tradition of Trungpa Rinpoche, Shambhala-Buddhist lineage.)
Admin:SL Diane McRoberts 2010 Application + (2005 under the guidance of Lama Yeshe Rinpoche)
Admin:CH Daniela Dias de Carvalho 2016 Application + (2006 with Taklung Tsetrul Pema Wangyal Rinpoche and Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche, in Portugal.)
Admin:VV Casper Jakobsen 2012 Application + (2006, with Lama Lakha Rinpoche, Copenhagen, Denmark)
Admin:CH De Blois Anita 2014 Application + (2008. FPMT, Lama Zopa Rinpoche)
Admin:Jean-paul paulson 2025 Application + (2012 in the Madison Wisconsin Shambhala ci … 2012 in the Madison Wisconsin Shambhala city center. In 2016 I went to Karme Choling, A retreat center started by Chogyam Trungpa, to become the property manager. Living and working in that enviornment for 6 years was a wonderful opportunity to do many group month long and week long retreats. I was fortunate to be able to do 8 one month long solitary retreats while I was there. long solitary retreats while I was there.)
Admin:2019-08-01 21 56 13 Charlette Rose + (2013 June Attended Drupchen 1 week practice retreat with Lama Tharchin Rinpoche)
Admin:Charlette Rose 2019 Application + (2013 June Attended Drupchen 1 week practice retreat with Lama Tharchin Rinpoche)
Admin:DSK Eduardo Garcia Ripoll 2013 Application + (After have practiced by myself in solitary retreats, in October 2008 starts actually my in formal Buddhist study Dag Shang Kagyu.)
Admin:Carol Lamarche 2025 Application + (Around 1995, I travelled to Nepal, and whi … Around 1995, I travelled to Nepal, and while there, did a 10-day Goenka Vipassana retreat, which caught my attention. Then while working in South Korea, I began to study and practice Zen Buddhism at a small international temple and at another small temple. I took refuge and had the intention to take lifetime vows, although I did not. In 2001, back in Canada, I discovered Gampo Abbey. There I met Thrangu Rinpoche during his visit for the consecration of the stupa. I stayed at the Abbey for two years and during this time, I took refuge and bodhisattva vows. Ani Pema was there for two yarnes, and I benefited from those teachings and from personal discussions with her. I had a chance to attend Shedra for one semester, with Lodro Sangpo, Karl Brunnholzl, Andy Karr. I met many great teachers there, including Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche and Mingyur Rinpoche. On a subsequent visit, I started ngondro with Thrangu Rinpoche. This all began a multi-decade journey of study and practice. Over the years, I travelled to many places to study with Thrangu Rinpoche, including Nova Scotia, Maine, New York, Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, Sarnath, and Kathmandu. And I’ve had the good fortune to study and practice with many other great teachers, including HH Karmapa 17. (I really should be enlightened by now!). (I really should be enlightened by now!))
Admin:POL Magnus Childers 2012 Application + (As a child starting around 1976 with/in the Vajra Dhatu shanga)
Admin:KTD Hala Azzam 2016 Application + (At first I practiced Thervada Buddhism (Bu … At first I practiced Thervada Buddhism (Burmese Tradition) for approximately 7 years before coming across Tibetan Buddhism. I started Theravda Buddhism with a 10 day Goneka meditation retreat in India in 2007. I started Tibetan Buddhism with a 10 day Green Tara retreat at Root Institute in Bodhgaya India in December 2014stitute in Bodhgaya India in December 2014)
Admin:2023-06-30 04 45 05 Sreekumar Sukumar + (At the ROKPA Cardiff branch in Wales of Sa … At the ROKPA Cardiff branch in Wales of Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland, UK in 2002. I started attending meditation classes on Samatha meditation and Chenrezig practice, and attended other classes after gaining further interest through reading and speaking with others. through reading and speaking with others.)
Admin:Sreekumar Sukumar 2023 Application + (At the ROKPA Cardiff branch in Wales of Sa … At the ROKPA Cardiff branch in Wales of Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland, UK in 2002. I started attending meditation classes on Samatha meditation and Chenrezig practice, and attended other classes after gaining further interest through reading and speaking with others. through reading and speaking with others.)
Admin:Agnes Tassain 2026 Application + (Début en 2012 à l'Institut Karma Ling avec … Début en 2012 à l'Institut Karma Ling avec Denys Rinpoché comme Maître sourceJ'ai suivi tout le parcours d'études de Pleine Présence et Dharma Langue (initiations progressives, études des textes de pratique en français et tibétain), retraites de pratique, et pratiques à domicile) et bénévolat au centreDébut des études du tibétain lu écrit et traduction avec Lama Samten et Denys Rinpoché depuis 2017 et je continue actuellementhé depuis 2017 et je continue actuellement)
Admin:SL Maxamillian Cardale 2010 Application + (Early 2002 from Books and with the Sangha of the Kagyu Samye Dzong, Dublin, Ireland.)
Admin:GI Catharine Nelson 2013 Application + (February 2006, Khenpo Norgay Rinpoche and Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche Palyul Nyingma)
Admin:Frank webb 2019 Application + (February 2009 took refuge with Lama Karma … February 2009 took refuge with Lama Karma at KTD NY March 2009 became a member of Dallas KTC and began studying Lama D. Dorje January 2010 attended first of 12 Ngunge under Lama D.Dorje 2010 received permission to do Ngundro as well as Medicine Buddha empowermentro as well as Medicine Buddha empowerment)
Admin:2019-06-05 00 46 14 frank webb + (February 2009 took refuge with Lama Karma … February 2009 took refuge with Lama Karma at KTD NY March 2009 became a member of Dallas KTC and began studying Lama D. Dorje January 2010 attended first of 12 Ngunge under Lama D.Dorje 2010 received permission to do Ngundro as well as Medicine Buddha empowerment & Green Tara January 2011completed 10 personal retreat at KTD, continue weekly practice with Dallas KTC (Chenrizik),attended CHOD practice October 2012 traveled with Lama D.Dorje for public teaching at KTD as well as daily practice with Dallas KTC ,shrine set up and helping new members and first time guest of the center January 2013attended Losar with Dallas KTC as well as weekly Chenrizik practice with Dallas KTC March of 2014 Hosted the honorable Khenpo Kather at Dallas KTC as well as attended one week teach of Blue Bunny retreat June 2015 received permission to do pre-retreat in perp for 3 year retreat August 2016 attended the pre-retreat.etreat August 2016 attended the pre-retreat.)
Admin:KTC Melissa Levine 2012 Application + (Firste xposure:'1 996( age 16) near Mt Fuji,J apan.S erious practice2: 003w ithC apitolH illY ogaM editationt,h en KTC's affiiiatec enteri n WashingtonD C, KagyuD rupgyuC hodzong)
Admin:2019-07-31 08 41 15 Solvej Hyveled Nielsen + (From childhood, my parents took me to teac … From childhood, my parents took me to teachings with Tenga Rinpoche whenever he visited Denmark, and some of these teaching sessions were directed at children. They also brought me to teachings with other masters of the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions. When I finished my high school studies in 2008, I took the Bachelor degree in Buddhist Studies at the Rangjung Yeshe Institute, Kathmandu University. I also completed the BA and MA in Tibetology at Copenhagen University. I studied one academic year in the monastic university of Namdrolling, South India, and studied and translated texts of the Kagyu tradition with Khenchen Nyima Gyaltsen, two months every summer of 2015-2019. I have also studied several other, shorter courses in Tibetan Buddhist topics with teachers of the Nyingma, Sakya, and Kagyu traditions. the Nyingma, Sakya, and Kagyu traditions.)
Admin:Solvej Hyveled Nielsen 2019 Application + (From childhood, my parents took me to teac … From childhood, my parents took me to teachings with Tenga Rinpoche whenever he visited Denmark, and some of these teaching sessions were directed at children. They also brought me to teachings with other masters of the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions. When I finished my high school studies in 2008, I took the Bachelor degree in Buddhist Studies at the Rangjung Yeshe Institute, Kathmandu University. I also completed the BA and MA in Tibetology at Copenhagen University. I studied one academic year in the monastic university of Namdrolling, South India, and studied and translated texts of the Kagyu tradition with Khenchen Nyima Gyaltsen, two months every summer of 2015-2019. I have also studied several other, shorter courses in Tibetan Buddhist topics with teachers of the Nyingma, Sakya, and Kagyu traditions. the Nyingma, Sakya, and Kagyu traditions.)
Admin:KCMR Sarkis Vermilyea 2013 Application + (HE Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche)
Admin:Michael Yarnell 2025 Application + (I attended the Antioch (now Carlton) Buddhist studies program in Bodh Gaya in 2011, after being exposed to it in my university classes. It was there that I met Kyabje Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche and my practice began in earnest.)
Admin:2019-07-21 08 08 32 Maria Viviana Siles + (I become a Buddhist student in 2015, under the guidance of Gyalsey Tulku Rinpoche, I studied the book written by Patrul Rinpoche “Words of my perfect teacher". I continued with the "Ways of the Bodhisattva")
Admin:Maria Viviana Siles 2019 Application + (I become a Buddhist student in 2015, under the guidance of Gyalsey Tulku Rinpoche, I studied the book written by Patrul Rinpoche “Words of my perfect teacher". I continued with the "Ways of the Bodhisattva")

Admin:2019-07-04 19 14 44 EDUARDO BERMEJO + (I began in 2006 with Lama Djinpa Tarchin, in Dag Shang Kagyu)
Admin:EDUARDO BERMEJO 2019 Application + (I began in 2006 with Lama Djinpa Tarchin, in Dag Shang Kagyu)

Admin:CH Michael Engle 2013 Application + (I began my studies with Tsoknyi Rinpoche and Mingyur RInpoche in Crestone, Colorado, and New Mexico in 2001 and 2002)
Admin:KTC Arek Banasik 2015 Application + (I began personal study in 2000 by reading … I began personal study in 2000 by reading the works of HH Dalai Lama and then attending his teaching on Nagarjuna's Commentary on Bodhicitta and A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life, by Shantideva at Radio City Music Hall in 2010. I began my formal study with Lama Norlha Rinpoche in August 2013y with Lama Norlha Rinpoche in August 2013)
Admin:Drusilla Lopez 2017 Application + (I began reading Buddhist books in 1976 - b … I began reading Buddhist books in 1976 - by Thartang Tulku Rinpoche and shortly after by Chogyam Trungpa. In the early 80's I listened to recordings of Sogyal Rinpoche.The first live teachings were in Ashland, Oregon around 1981-1982 with the Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche on Powa and Six Bardos.My young daughters and I attended a Green Tara Wang and weekend teachings with Tai Situ Rinpoche in London - around 1986.This was prior to taking Refuge in 1988.. This was prior to taking Refuge in 1988.)
Admin:Michael Broderick 2017 Application + (I began study in the Theravadin tradition … I began study in the Theravadin tradition with the Buddhist monk Sayadaw U Silananda in 1980, I studied and lived with him for a number of years as well as studying with other Burmese Buddhist monks until about 1995 when I became more seriously interested in Vajrayana Buddhism. I took Vajrayana refuge with Lama Tharchin Rinpoche in 1997, who I studied with until his passing in 2013. I studied with until his passing in 2013.)
Admin:Peter Sage 2025 Application + (I began studying Buddhism and meditating r … I began studying Buddhism and meditating regularly on my own in 2020, and started practicing seriously under the guidance of authentic lineage holders of the Chokling Tersar in 2022. In 2020 I started listening to dharma talks online and doing guided meditations on a regular basis. In the summer of 2022, I participated in the Gomde California Buddhist Studies Summer program led by Lama Tsultrim Sangpo. That summer I also started watching online teachings by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, my primary teacher. I met Phakchok Rinpoche in September 2022 and met Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche in person in August 2023. In the summer of 2022 I started practicing Treasury of Blessings and Tara's Triple Excellence. I began the Tukdrup Barche Kunsel Ngondro in 2023 under the guidance of Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche and Phakchok Rinpoche.okyi Nyima Rinpoche and Phakchok Rinpoche.)
Admin:Madison Marie Foley 2026 Application + (I began studying Buddhism at The Buddhist … I began studying Buddhism at The Buddhist Summer Studies Program at Gomde California in July 2022. Lama Tsultrim was teaching that summer. He taught on the 37 practices of the Bodhisattva and then we finished the summer with a week long Vajrakilaya retreat.mmer with a week long Vajrakilaya retreat.)
Admin:Maria Emiry Sacchese 2025 Application + (I began studying Buddhism at the age of 15, in 2013, with Lama Karma Tartchin, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche's disciple.)
Admin:2022-08-01 19 28 28 Ron Zambetti + (I began studying Buddhism in 1985 at Karme … I began studying Buddhism in 1985 at Karme Choling in Barnet, VT during a week-long Vajrayana retreat associated with Johnson State College in Johnson, VT. This required a basic study of Mahayana practice as an introduction to Shamatha/Vipassana meditation. I continued this practice for some years and later studied Vajrayana Practices with Prof. Reginald Ray for 3 semesters at the University of Colorado, Boulder. In 1995, I entered the Contemplative Psychotherapy program at Naropa Institute, Boulder CO. In 1996 received teachings from Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, and soon after from Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche (1996). In 1997 attended a 100-day closed "Maitri Retreat" within the context of the Contemplative Psychology Program Naropa Inst. During the next several years, I received empowerments in: Yeshe Tsogyal, Trekcho, and in the practice of Gesar from Namkha Drimed Rinpoche. Commitments in these practices were fulfilled. After I received refuge from Lama Tharchin Rinpoche- POLed refuge from Lama Tharchin Rinpoche- POL)
Admin:Ron Zambetti 2022 Application + (I began studying Buddhism in 1985 at Karme … I began studying Buddhism in 1985 at Karme Choling in Barnet, VT during a week-long Vajrayana retreat associated with Johnson State College in Johnson, VT. This required a basic study of Mahayana practice as an introduction to Shamatha/Vipassana meditation. I continued this practice for some years and later studied Vajrayana Practices with Prof. Reginald Ray for 3 semesters at the University of Colorado, Boulder. In 1995, I entered the Contemplative Psychotherapy program at Naropa Institute, Boulder CO. In 1996 received teachings from Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, and soon after from Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche (1996). In 1997 attended a 100-day closed "Maitri Retreat" within the context of the Contemplative Psychology Program Naropa Inst. During the next several years, I received empowerments in: Yeshe Tsogyal, Trekcho, and in the practice of Gesar from Namkha Drimed Rinpoche. Commitments in these practices were fulfilled. After I received refuge from Lama Tharchin Rinpoche- POLed refuge from Lama Tharchin Rinpoche- POL)
Admin:KTD Julie Jacob 2016 Application + (I began studying Buddhism in 2002 with Lama Pamela Holtum in Minneapolis, MN. At that time there was a KTC in Minneapolis, and she was the resident lama. I began taking shamata classes and later learned Ngondro.)
Admin:KTD Julie Jacob 2012 Application + (I began studying Buddhism in 2002 with Lama Pamela Holtum in Minneapolis, MN.)
Admin:Andrew Bishop 2025 Application + (I began studying Buddhism in 2013 during a … I began studying Buddhism in 2013 during a study abroad semester at Rangjung Yeshe Institute. This counted toward my undergraduate degree in Philosophy and International Studies at Boston College. When I returned in the Spring of 2014, I began studying Buddhist philosophy and ethics at Boston College with John Makransky. Upon graduation in 2015, I left the U.S. and traveled through some of South Asia participating in Buddhist courses and retreats in various traditions. I quickly landed back at Rangjung Yeshe Institute and within the mandala of Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche and have been studying under his guidance as both a student and practitioner ever since. My studies and practice have been mostly in Nepal however I have spent extended periods at affiliated retreat centers in Europe and the Americas.etreat centers in Europe and the Americas.)
Admin:KTC Edward Rossel 2015 Application + (I began studying Buddhism on my own in hig … I began studying Buddhism on my own in high school. I began by reading works by H.H Dalai Lama, Matthieu Ricard, Thich Nhat Hanh, and others. From 2002 to 2004, I studied Buddhism with professor Joseph Walser at Tufts University. In 2005 I studied Buddhism in China at the Beijing Foreign Studies University. Finally, In 2011 I took refuge with Lama Karma Chotso and have studied and practiced under her guidance since then. Since taking refuge I have also been fortunate enough to receive teachings from H.E. Tai Situpa RInpoche, Lama Norlha RInpoche, and Pakyab Rinpoche.Lama Norlha RInpoche, and Pakyab Rinpoche.)
Admin:KTC Kenny Howerton 2015 Application + (I began studying Buddhism on my own six years ago, until I met Lama Norlha Rinpoche in 2012. Ever since then I have been studying under him and with two other lamas who graduated from his retreat center.)
Admin:David Ledeboer 2013 Application + (I began studying Buddhism with Zen Master Seung Sahn (Dae Soen Sa Nim) in 1979. I began to study Vajrayana in 1988 with Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche.)
Admin:Ash Elford 2025 Application + (I began studying and practicing Buddhism in September of 2019 under the guidance of Lama Yeshe Palmo, a graduate of several three-year retreats of Kagyu (now Palpung) Thubten Choling monastery in Wappingers Falls, NY.)
Admin:Dominika Hryniewicz 2025 Application + (I began studying and practicing Buddhism at the age of 17 or 18 in Diamond Way centers in Poland, where the main lamas are the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Thaye Dorje, and Lama Ole Nydahl.)
Admin:DSK Gloria Norgang 2013 Application + (I began studying with Sister Annabel Laity, a senior student of Thich Nhat Hanh, in 1993.)
Admin:Nancy Barton 2013 Application + (I began to study Budddhism with Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche in 1985.)
Admin:LJSL Michael Mattis 2017 Application + (I began to study Buddhism at the age of 16 and received my first teachings and did my first retreats under the guidance of Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche and Gyaltrul Rinpoche.)
Admin:2023-07-31 20 27 57 Jim Wagner + (I began to study Buddhism in 1983 as a res … I began to study Buddhism in 1983 as a resident of Karmê Chöling, a practice centre in Vermont. The practice and study curriculum was excellent, under the auspices of Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. I followed the pre-seminary courses, which prepared students for a 3-month, 3-yana Vajradhatu seminary.for a 3-month, 3-yana Vajradhatu seminary.)
Admin:Jim Wagner 2023 Application + (I began to study Buddhism in 1983 as a res … I began to study Buddhism in 1983 as a resident of Karmê Chöling, a practice centre in Vermont. The practice and study curriculum was excellent, under the auspices of Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. I followed the pre-seminary courses, which prepared students for a 3-month, 3-yana Vajradhatu seminary.for a 3-month, 3-yana Vajradhatu seminary.)
Admin:GI Angela Suescun Lampe 2017 Application + (I began to study Buddhism in 1995 after me … I began to study Buddhism in 1995 after meeting His Holiness Dalai Lama. Soon after I begin to study meditation with an African American Lama, Geshe Jampa, from Kurukulla Center in Boston, at Wisdom Publications. This Geshe was one who finished all his studies at Sera Je Monastery in Southern India, however, he did not have the money to graduate and get his final Geshe degree.Geshe Jampa gave me my first meditational Yidam, Green Tara, as well as instructions on how to recite her mantra, use it to set the right mind for my dream state, which was extremely effective. He also taught me how to transform negative upcoming situations into flower offerings to Tara. This has been my practice throughout many years and It has taken me to integrate mantra with my dealing with conflicting emotions form the start of my life as a Buddhist practitioner.I also studied with Geshe Tsulga, from Sera Je Monastery. Geshela gave us teachings on Buddhist Philosophy, with his translator and assistant Geshe Jampa, as well as with his translator and scholar, John Dan, in Cambridge Massachusetts.With the same group of students we hosted Drikung Kagyu Lamas to come to teach us in Cambridge, MA. One of them was very effective in making clear that Milarepa was the Yogi to follow and to take his steps to lead a life in retreat. This Lama (I donÃt recall his name) told us that Milarepa said, that there is no need to shave our heads or change our cloths to become enlightened. Therefore, his teaching gave me the most certainty and inspiration to pursue a life in the Dharma as a lay practitioner and a woman, with the aim of immersing myself in retreat and pursue the life of a yogini to bring the Buddha Dharma to the west. that as a western seasons practitioner.We also hosted Penor Rinpoche and his attendant, Khenpo Tsewang Gyamtso. Penor Rinpoche gave us many empowerments and his Khenpo gave us teachings that made my heart warm for the Nyingma Lineage. On very dear to me to this day.I went to KTD for Geshe Tsulga to meet Khenpo Kartar Rinpoche, and that is how I ended up studying with the Karma Kagyus. I did a Mahamudra retreat with Tai Situ Rinpoche for two consecutive years in 1998 and 1999. I was very happy to take the commitment of two hour practice, which I did before going to work. At night, after work, I did my Ngondro very diligently.Then in year 2000, I studied Buddhist Philosophy and practice with Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, at Jamgon Kontrul Monastery in Nepal. this was the most incredible experience in my life, given that Rinpoche had me in a dream state throughout the three months he gave us teachings every morning. All his teachings were accompanied by singing MilarepaÃs songs of realization, which were RinpocheÃs focus. Followed by Philosophy in Tibetan and English of RinpocheÃs teachings, by his American translator, Ari Goldfield. This was the afternoon cession based on NagarjunaÃs text, Gaining Certainty about the Provisional and Definitive Meaning in the Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma, The Two Truths, and Depending Arising. We also studied Literary Tibetan Language and Grammar through NagarjunaÃs verses. Which we had to memorize, given test during class, and deepen our understanding through RinpocheÃs transmission and loving care during his spontaneous teachings, in the mornings.At night we all chanted in Tibetan, together with Ari Goldfield, The Aspiration Prayer for the Mahamudra of the Definitive Meaning, composed by Karmapa Rangjung Dorjee.As you know, in year 2012 I did my first three year retreat in Delhi New York, and in Northern India under Tai Situ Rinpoche, with the instructions of his late Drupon Tsering. Our retreat in Delhi New York had the fortune of receiving all empowerments for the retreat from Tulku Damcho, as well as subsequent visits and teachings on the 21 Taras. We also were fortunate to have Lodro Nima Rinpoche visit us in retreat two times, he gave us Four Arm Chenrezig empowerment and instructions for practice. I also had a beautiful interview with him where he mentioned that there are many obstacles for those who are doing very profound practices. Lord Niygma Rinpoche encourage me to have the courage of a warrior to pursue my retreat practices as Bhoddhisattvas do. With the mind that wants to liberate all sentient beings at whatever cost. He also recommended me to make sure to finish my retreat no matter what. He could foresee what was coming up for me in retreat. Therefore, I decided to go to India to meet Karma and Tai Situ Rinpoche to make sure I would fulfill his command and my wish to bring my first retreat to full completion. I am very happy I finished my retreat under Tai Situ Rinpoche, my first Karma Kagyu guru from my Mahamudra retreat in 1998 and 1999.Unfortunately, we did not received any direct teachings or empowerments from Khenpo Kartar Rinpoche, given that he had us listen to videos he made of his teachings to the first groups he took into retreat. We had the retreat master, the Taiwanese Ani Lodro, to give us the outline of practices, Procedures, as she called them. She also gave us the instructions for Trucker, and was the only Lopong for all fire pumas and at the end of each Deity practice. The official Drupon, Lama Karma, came to give us the lung for the entire retreat, and the American Ani Tsangmo gave us training to play the Gyaling, Lama Karma was not available to teach us the instruments and gave Tsangmo the responsibility of training the group.I am very thankful for your support at the end of retreat and for being my sponsor throughout retreat. I apologize for not staying in touch and just coming now to apply again for support for my nest there year retreat.or support for my nest there year retreat.)
Admin:GI Bryan Davis 2017 Application + (I began to study Buddhism in 2006 with H.E … I began to study Buddhism in 2006 with H.E. Garchen Rinpoche. Having met Lama Garchen in Santan Moncinca, Califorinia where I was living and working at the time I felt a strong urge to learn more about him and follow his teachings. Subsequently in 2007 I traveled a twice to Garchen Buddhist Insitute for summer teachings and Vajrakilaya Durpchen. During the later pratice I approached Rinpoche and asked wether to contiute my studies or enter into the traditional three year retreat taking place in Almora, Uttarkhand, India with Drupon Chamspa. This retreat was in the Drikung Kagyu Tradtion. Rinpoche said he would like me to enter retreat, and having complete confidence in the Lama and wanting to experiennce practice at a deepr level I decieded to follow his words. I left for India January 2nd, 2008 and returned from that retreat the end of April, 2011. from that retreat the end of April, 2011.)