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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.)
Admin:POL Alana Siegel 2016 Application + (I began to study Buddhism in 2007, my fina … I began to study Buddhism in 2007, my final year of undergraduate studies, in which I attended weekly Chenrezig practice under the instruction of my professor's wife, Charlotte Mandel Kelly. She had completed a three year retreat at Kagyu Thubten Choling, as did my professor, Robert Kelly, under the guidance of Lama Norlha Rinpoche.nder the guidance of Lama Norlha Rinpoche.)
Admin:Aurore Hannon 2025 Application + (I began to study Buddhism in 2018, when I was traveling in Nepal and attended the Kopan November class.)
Admin:SOL Liza Baer 2015 Application + (I began to study Buddhism in depth during … I began to study Buddhism in depth during a 10-day Way of the Bodhisattva Retreat with Khenpo Lodro Namgyal at Pullahari Monastery in March 2011. I continued my studies with Tenga Rinpoche, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and teachers at Tushita Meditation Centre. In 2014, I moved to Portland, Oregon where I began to attend Kagyu Changchub Chuling, which is now my home sangha.chub Chuling, which is now my home sangha.)
Admin:2022-05-25 13 30 26 Milani Cardona + (I began to study Buddhism in the October 2015 when I attended and open retreat with Tsoknyi Rinpoche in Garrison, N. Y. and continued to attend retreats with him throughout the following years.)
Admin:Milani Cardona 2022 Application + (I began to study Buddhism in the October 2015 when I attended and open retreat with Tsoknyi Rinpoche in Garrison, N. Y. and continued to attend retreats with him throughout the following years.)
Admin:POL Analise Pappastergiou 2015 Application + (I began to study Buddhism when I was a chi … I began to study Buddhism when I was a child. My mother was buddhist, and both myself and my brother were raised with Pema Osel Ling as our center, and Lama Tharchin Rinpoche as our Lama. As a young child, the majority of my study was through children's programs at the center with Khenpo Sonam under Rinpoche's guidance. As I got older, I received more of my instruction and teachings primarily from Lama Tharchin Rinpoche.ngs primarily from Lama Tharchin Rinpoche.)
Admin:SL Susan Brunner 2016 Application + (I began to study Buddhism with Lama Tsondr … I began to study Buddhism with Lama Tsondro in 2009 when she visited South Africa on the suggestion of Akong Tulku Rinpoche. There is no Karma Kagyu lama in Southern Africa and no gompa but there are several Samye Dzongs and a retreat centre in rural NorthWest Province. That year Lama Tsondru taught "The Heart of Compassion" by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and presented the Eight Consciousnesses. Prior to this I had been reading books by the Dalai Lama and Jack Kornfield and had been very taken by Sogyal Rinpoches "Tibetan Book on Living and Dying" which prompted me to search for a Tibetan Buddhist Dharma teacher in South Africa. I took every opportunity to attend teachings when there were visiting teachers and learned from Rob Nairn and Alan Muller who is based in South Africa and has been formally accepted as a teacher for Southern Africa by Samye Ling.teacher for Southern Africa by Samye Ling.)
Admin:2021-07-31 09 41 01 Bárbara Leticia Samojluk Lara + (I came here with any knowlegde of Buddhism with Lama Tsultrim. I just started one month ago.)
Admin:Bárbara Leticia Samojluk Lara 2021 Application + (I came here with any knowlegde of Buddhism with Lama Tsultrim. I just started one month ago.)
Admin:2024-07-07 12 25 03 Elizabeth Ferris + (I came to Buddhism in 1992 and started to … I came to Buddhism in 1992 and started to study while I was living in Samye Ling. During this time I attended teachings from HH the Dalai Lama and Tai Situpa Rinpoche. The head monk Tsering Tashi also gave some guidance on the Tibetan alphabet. I also had musical lessons regularly and so can play the Radong, Drums, Kangling and learned to circular breathe. The Sadhanas were taught by Ani Lhamo who is Lama Yeshe Rinpoche's attendant.mo who is Lama Yeshe Rinpoche's attendant.)
Admin:Elizabeth Ferris 2024 Application + (I came to Buddhism in 1992 and started to … I came to Buddhism in 1992 and started to study while I was living in Samye Ling. During this time I attended teachings from HH the Dalai Lama and Tai Situpa Rinpoche. The head monk Tsering Tashi also gave some guidance on the Tibetan alphabet. I also had musical lessons regularly and so can play the Radong, Drums, Kangling and learned to circular breathe. The Sadhanas were taught by Ani Lhamo who is Lama Yeshe Rinpoche's attendant.mo who is Lama Yeshe Rinpoche's attendant.)
Admin:2021-08-03 08 06 36 Maria João FRADE + (I consider my formal study of Buddhism to … I consider my formal study of Buddhism to have started in 2003 with Geshe Sonam Rinpoche,with whom I studied for four months at the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives in Dharamsala, India.All other formal advanced Buddhist studies have been completed by attending the teachings of my teachers Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche, Pema Wangyal Rinpoche and Rangdrol Rinpoche (see attached Buddhist Studies CV)inpoche (see attached Buddhist Studies CV))
Admin:Maria João FRADE 2021 Application + (I consider my formal study of Buddhism to … I consider my formal study of Buddhism to have started in 2003 with Geshe Sonam Rinpoche,with whom I studied for four months at the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives in Dharamsala, India.All other formal advanced Buddhist studies have been completed by attending the teachings of my teachers Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche, Pema Wangyal Rinpoche and Rangdrol Rinpoche (see attached Buddhist Studies CV)inpoche (see attached Buddhist Studies CV))
Admin:2019-07-21 12 18 14 Danielle Blouin + (I discovered Meditation in 1999 in Montreal within the Shambhala umbrella and under the leadership of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. At the time both the Buddhist and the Shambhala paths were available and I quickly gave a priority to the Buddhist one.)
Admin:Danielle Blouin 2019 Application + (I discovered Meditation in 1999 in Montreal within the Shambhala umbrella and under the leadership of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. At the time both the Buddhist and the Shambhala paths were available and I quickly gave a priority to the Buddhist one.)
Admin:SOL Eric Triebelhorn 2010 Application + (I first became interested in Buddhism in 1991, primarily Zen, at the time. I met the vajrayana through Lama Michael Conklin in Portland in late 1995 and began practicing under Kyabje Bokar Rinpoche in 1996.)
Admin:Daniel Schexnaydre 2025 Application + (I first began cultivating an interest in t … I first began cultivating an interest in the Dharma when I was about 19 years old, after meeting Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche at a small gathering in Louisiana around 2007. I took Refuge and lay vows in 2014 from my teacher Lama Losang and have studied under him since.a Losang and have studied under him since.)
Admin:Zachary Burgess 2026 Application + (I first began reading books on Buddhism an … I first began reading books on Buddhism and learning to meditate around six years ago. I started with texts like the Dhammapada and some Theravadan sutras, Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, Robert Thurman's Essential Tibetan Buddhism and a bit later a couple of books by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. Around five and a half years ago, I went to a couple of meditation classes at a New Kadampa centre and then attended a meditation course at a local yoga centre. These classes were helpful both in further developing the routine of a daily meditation practice and in meeting other spiritual seekers. In 2022, I had the good luck to attend a few months of a shamatha class at the Toronto Karma Kagyu centre, taught by a couple of senior western students. This class had a big effect on me, as although I had been drawn to the the Buddhadharma for some time, there was something uniquely powerful about way meditation was taught there; it just felt different. Along with methods for shamatha, we were taught compassion practices like tonglen, which really blew me away and seemed to open things up in a new way. A few years ago, I began to frequent the Palyul Pema Mani Centre here in Toronto. Our resident teacher is Tulku Dawa Rinpoche and, in my time, we have also been very fortunate to have had visits from from highly regarded teachers like Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso, Khenpo Kunzang Dechen and Terton Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche. Tulku Dawa regularly gives both formal teachings and personal guidance, grants empowerments, leads us in regular group practice (tsog, guru yoga, green tara etc) and leads yearly retreats for phowa and nyugne. For the past three summers, I've attended month-long retreats at the Palyul retreat centre in upstate NY under the tutelage of Gyang Khang Tulku Rinpoche (empowerments, heart teachings and vows), Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso (heart teachings and vows), Luphug Tulku (ngondro) and Khenpo Tenzin Norgay (tsa lung and khorde rushen) with the indispensable guidance of beloved class lamas, Lama Pasang (ngondro), Lopbon Rabjee (tsa lung) and Lama Tsultrim (khorde rushen.) All of these wonderful teachers were trained at Namdroling monastery under the guidance of renowned Dzogchen master Kyabje Pema Norbu Rinpoche.zogchen master Kyabje Pema Norbu Rinpoche.)
Admin:2023-07-24 02 41 06 Lars Rismyhr + (I first began studying Buddhism at Naropa … I first began studying Buddhism at Naropa University but left university when I found a Palyul Nyingma center in Boulder, Colorado. I received the Ngondro lung which inspired me to apply for workstudy at the Palyul Retreat Center in New York. I spent one month working for the lineage before retreat began. I began receiving instructions, empowerments and vows from the Palyul throneholder HH Karma Kuchen Rinpoche and Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso. My ngondro teachings were from Tulku Ajam and also Khenpo Tenzin Norgay. After that retreat I entered retreat for 11 months, during which I completed the 500,000 and 1.2 Vajra Guru mantras. I did work study again the following year for another month, which included helping finish the Mingyur Dorje stupa under Tulku Sangngag's direction. I then received Tsalung empowerments, and instructions from Tulku Dawa Rinpoche. Two years later I did Thogal I at Palyul Summer Retreat, and this year I am doing Thogal II.treat, and this year I am doing Thogal II.)
Admin:Lars Rismyhr 2023 Application + (I first began studying Buddhism at Naropa … I first began studying Buddhism at Naropa University but left university when I found a Palyul Nyingma center in Boulder, Colorado. I received the Ngondro lung which inspired me to apply for workstudy at the Palyul Retreat Center in New York. I spent one month working for the lineage before retreat began. I began receiving instructions, empowerments and vows from the Palyul throneholder HH Karma Kuchen Rinpoche and Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso. My ngondro teachings were from Tulku Ajam and also Khenpo Tenzin Norgay. After that retreat I entered retreat for 11 months, during which I completed the 500,000 and 1.2 Vajra Guru mantras. I did work study again the following year for another month, which included helping finish the Mingyur Dorje stupa under Tulku Sangngag's direction. I then received Tsalung empowerments, and instructions from Tulku Dawa Rinpoche. Two years later I did Thogal I at Palyul Summer Retreat, and this year I am doing Thogal II.treat, and this year I am doing Thogal II.)