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Admin:Guillaume Ducrue 2021 Application + (I met Buddhism in 2015 during a trip in Si … I met Buddhism in 2015 during a trip in Singapore. I visited the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and they gave me a small book "Just be good", explaining the basis of Buddhism. Then I looked for Ajahn Brahm -who wrote the foreword- on the Internet and found many interesting talks about dharma applied to everyday life. In 2016 I came to Shangpa Karma Ling (close to where I was living in France) for the first time for a weekend to discover meditation. Then I started practicing meditation on a daily basis and progressively got interested in the Buddha teachings. So I came back regularly to Shangpa Karma Ling for seminars with different lamas, and particularly with my root lama, Denys Rinpoche.cularly with my root lama, Denys Rinpoche.)
Admin:2021-07-31 09 36 46 Melizza Carolina Torres Rodrigues + (I never study Buddhism, all I know now I start to study one month ago. I came here with any knowlegde of Buddhism with Lama Tsultrim.)
Admin:Melizza Carolina Torres Rodrigues 2021 Application + (I never study Buddhism, all I know now I start to study one month ago. I came here with any knowlegde of Buddhism with Lama Tsultrim.)
Admin:POL Susan Holland 2012 Application + (I read various Buddhist books in high school, but I met Lama Tharchin Rinpoche in 1999 and became focused on V j B ddhi d th D dj li)
Admin:POL Susan Holland 2010 Application + (I read various Buddhist books in high school, but I met Lama Tharchin Rinpoche in 1999 and became focused on Vajrayana Buddhist and the Dudjom lineage.)
Admin:KTC Chihiro Matsuura 2015 Application + (I received Refuge from Gyalwang Karmapa in … I received Refuge from Gyalwang Karmapa in 2004.I learned practice from Ayan Rinpoche and Ontur Rinpoche.In Japan, I received teachings at Nyingma and Geluk Dharma center inTokyo from Resident and visiting Lamas, Rinpoche and Geshes including Nicyan Rinpoche, Patur Rinpoche, Geche Katck Rinpoche.In India, i received teachings from Gyalwang Karmapa, Tai Situ Rinpoche, Gyaltsap Rinpoche, Mingyur Rinpoche.oche, Gyaltsap Rinpoche, Mingyur Rinpoche.)
Admin:2020-08-01 09 20 38 Tabea Rittgasser + (I received my first Tantric empowerment an … I received my first Tantric empowerment and meditation instruction from H.H. Sakya Trizin in Germany 2002. In the following 1½ years I visited the Sakya Tsechen Ling Center in Strassbourg/France on a regular basis and attended several teachings on basic Buddhist philosophical texts and empowerments by the late Khenchen Sherab Amipa Rinpoche.y the late Khenchen Sherab Amipa Rinpoche.)
Admin:Tabea Rittgasser 2020 Application + (I received my first Tantric empowerment an … I received my first Tantric empowerment and meditation instruction from H.H. Sakya Trizin in Germany 2002. In the following 1½ years I visited the Sakya Tsechen Ling Center in Strassbourg/France on a regular basis and attended several teachings on basic Buddhist philosophical texts and empowerments by the late Khenchen Sherab Amipa Rinpoche.y the late Khenchen Sherab Amipa Rinpoche.)
Admin:CDA Tabea Rittgasser 2014 Application + (I received my first Tantric empowerment an … I received my first Tantric empowerment and meditation instruction from H.H. Sakya Trizin in Germany 2002. In the following 1. years I visited the Sakya Tsechen Ling Center in Strassbourg/France on a regular basis and attended several teachings on basic Buddhist philosophical texts and empowerments by the late Khenchen Sherab Amipa Rinpoche.y the late Khenchen Sherab Amipa Rinpoche.)
Admin:2019-08-02 03 45 42 Elizabeth Laren + (I spent many years "searching" and from th … I spent many years "searching" and from the age of about 16 began reading basic books with references to Buddhism, or by Buddhists who had published popular texts for Westerners. I practiced Yoga and Tai Chi and learned some basic meditation from those. After living in California for a few years I began to meet actual Buddhist practitioners and some teachers. I attended a "Cultivating Mindfulness" Retreat with Thich Nhat Hahn, at the Mt. Madonna Center in Watsonville, California in April 1989. Friends invited me to hear Tai Situ Rinpoche, and a few years later another friend introduced me to Lama Tharchin Rinpoche (even before Pema Ösel Ling was founded) and Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche in around 1993. I was completely captivated by Dzongzar Khyentse Rinpoche, but he has a way of disappearing and I did not know what to do. I was distracted by worldly things until 2003 when I met Lama Dawa Rinpoche and Khandro Kunzang. Lama Dawa placed my feet firmly on the Vajrayana Path.aced my feet firmly on the Vajrayana Path.)
Admin:Elizabeth Laren 2019 Application + (I spent many years "searching" and from th … I spent many years "searching" and from the age of about 16 began reading basic books with references to Buddhism, or by Buddhists who had published popular texts for Westerners. I practiced Yoga and Tai Chi and learned some basic meditation from those. After living in California for a few years I began to meet actual Buddhist practitioners and some teachers. I attended a "Cultivating Mindfulness" Retreat with Thich Nhat Hahn, at the Mt. Madonna Center in Watsonville, California in April 1989. Friends invited me to hear Tai Situ Rinpoche, and a few years later another friend introduced me to Lama Tharchin Rinpoche (even before Pema Ösel Ling was founded) and Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche in around 1993. I was completely captivated by Dzongzar Khyentse Rinpoche, but he has a way of disappearing and I did not know what to do. I was distracted by worldly things until 2003 when I met Lama Dawa Rinpoche and Khandro Kunzang. Lama Dawa placed my feet firmly on the Vajrayana Path.aced my feet firmly on the Vajrayana Path.)
Admin:Katarína Bodišová 2025 Application + (I spent most of my teenage years studying on my own, and I officially started studying under a teacher in 2024 with Lama Sangye from Slovakia.)
Admin:2022-03-17 08 55 51 PAULO NAPOLITANO + (I start study in Brasil in Chagdud Tulku r … I start study in Brasil in Chagdud Tulku rinpoche Monastery (Dudjom Tesar), and with Dzongsar Kyentse Rinpoche . Then Phakchok Rinpoche one day come to teach Mahamudra. When i see Rinpoche my heart open in hapiness ,and after i meet Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche (2011). The both teacher transforme my mind and my heart and i start pratice the Chokling Tesar.rt and i start pratice the Chokling Tesar.)
Admin:PAULO NAPOLITANO 2022 Application + (I start study in Brasil in Chagdud Tulku r … I start study in Brasil in Chagdud Tulku rinpoche Monastery (Dudjom Tesar), and with Dzongsar Kyentse Rinpoche . Then Phakchok Rinpoche one day come to teach Mahamudra. When i see Rinpoche my heart open in hapiness ,and after i meet Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche (2011). The both teacher transforme my mind and my heart and i start pratice the Chokling Tesar.rt and i start pratice the Chokling Tesar.)
Admin:Ngawang Senge 2024 Application + (I started formally in 1995 with Chagdud Ri … I started formally in 1995 with Chagdud Rinpoche at his retreat center in Junction Ciy, CA where I lived for 4 years doing work-study and half-time retreat going through their 4 year Vajrayana, Tsalung, and Dzogchen curriculum. My first empowerments and teachings were the Nyingtik Yabzhi, followed by the Dudjom Tersar Ngondro which I completed by September 1996. Then I received Troma Nakmo, Dudjom Lingpa’s Nang Jang, Yeshe Lama, Rigdzin Sokdrup Tsalung, and Chetsun Nyingtik. I engaged in two six week group retreats each year, 3 months of tsalung, 100 day Chetsun retreat, and a solitary 3 month retreat. After reading Shabkar’s biography and others, it became clear that the way we were being taught and practicing was not how the great masters of the past did. So in August of 99’, I went to Nepal to learn the authentic tradition.to Nepal to learn the authentic tradition.)
Admin:2023-07-12 13 36 53 Yvan Larrivée + (I started in 1987 at Montreal Dharmadhatu. I studied with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche until 2010.)
Admin:Yvan Larrivée 2023 Application + (I started in 1987 at Montreal Dharmadhatu. I studied with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche until 2010.)
Admin:2021-08-11 20 39 02 Ivonne Tiesler + (I started in 2011, i had been in Malaysia and Thailand. I went to Vipassana Retreats! Also ordained for Rain Season in Burmese Tradition for 3 Month!)
Admin:Ivonne Tiesler 2021 Application + (I started in 2011, i had been in Malaysia and Thailand. I went to Vipassana Retreats! Also ordained for Rain Season in Burmese Tradition for 3 Month!)
Admin:2020-10-09 17 01 02 Chelsea Treiber + (I started in Feb 2015. I started practicin … I started in Feb 2015. I started practicing and learning officially through Dharma Ocean teachings and online courses. Mostly with Neil Mcinley at Dharma Ocean. I had 2 Meditation Instructors at Dharma Ocean who supported me in my beginning practice; Justin Duituri and Katheryn Walker. I also connected with Shambhala, Tsultrim Allione Group practice in Boulder and Vajra Vidya in Crestone CO.Later I came to connect with Karma Kagyu and Shangpa Kagyu Groups In 2017 in Questa and Santa Fe NM. Groups In 2017 in Questa and Santa Fe NM.)
Admin:Chelsea Treiber 2021 Application + (I started in Feb 2015. I started practicin … I started in Feb 2015. I started practicing and learning officially through Dharma Ocean teachings and online courses. Mostly with Neil Mcinley at Dharma Ocean. I had 2 Meditation Instructors at Dharma Ocean who supported me in my beginning practice; Justin Duituri and Katheryn Walker. I also connected with Shambhala, Tsultrim Allione Group practice in Boulder and Vajra Vidya in Crestone CO.Later I came to connect with Karma Kagyu and Shangpa Kagyu Groups In 2017 in Questa and Santa Fe NM. Groups In 2017 in Questa and Santa Fe NM.)
Admin:2022-08-01 19 57 49 Teja Campbell + (I started in the summer of 2009, when I was living at a monastery in Nepal. It was with Karma Chakme Rinpoche.)
Admin:Teja Campbell 2022 Application + (I started in the summer of 2009, when I was living at a monastery in Nepal. It was with Karma Chakme Rinpoche.)
Admin:2019-07-16 01 18 32 Troy Suben + (I started my Buddhist studies in 2005 at N … I started my Buddhist studies in 2005 at Naropa University with Dr. Reggie Ray, in the Shambhala Tradition. I attended 5 dathuns. 1 at Shambhala Mountain Center, and the rest in Crestone Colorado. I took sutrayana of Hinayana and Mahayana at Naropa University. In 2016 I formally have left Dharma Ocean and have now been connected to Vajra Vidya, the Khenpos and ven. Thrangu Rinpoche.ya, the Khenpos and ven. Thrangu Rinpoche.)
Admin:Troy Suben 2019 Application + (I started my Buddhist studies in 2005 at N … I started my Buddhist studies in 2005 at Naropa University with Dr. Reggie Ray, in the Shambhala Tradition. I attended 5 dathuns. 1 at Shambhala Mountain Center, and the rest in Crestone Colorado. I took sutrayana of Hinayana and Mahayana at Naropa University. In 2016 I formally have left Dharma Ocean and have now been connected to Vajra Vidya, the Khenpos and ven. Thrangu Rinpoche.ya, the Khenpos and ven. Thrangu Rinpoche.)
Admin:Mariel Hespanhol Torres 2025 Application + (I started my study of Mahayana Buddhism in … I started my study of Mahayana Buddhism in 2014, participating in an informal group called "Grupo de Estudos Budistas Bodhisattva" with an instructor from Lama Padma Samten's sangha in Brazil. The study group focused on the Four Noble Truths, Twelve Links of Dependent Origination, Mind Training, Four Immeasurable Qualities, and Six Paramitas. In 2019, I started studying Buddhism more committedly with Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche and his senior students through Siddhartha's Intent, and one year later, through Ngondro Gar., and one year later, through Ngondro Gar.)

Admin:2020-08-01 22 35 14 Mariana Alejandra Jimenez Lozano + (I started on 2009 in Mexico city with Tony Karam at Casa Tibet.)
Admin:Mariana Alejandra Jimenez Lozano 2020 Application + (I started on 2009 in Mexico city with Tony Karam at Casa Tibet.)

Admin:Gheorghe Paul Predescu 2019 Application + (I started practicing Buddhism in 2013, and in 2014 I met Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche who came to Romania and followed Him.)
Admin:2019-05-14 07 19 36 Gheorghe Paul Predescu + (I started practicing Buddhism in 2013, and in 2014 I met Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche who came to Romania and followed Him.)
Admin:2021-07-31 16 42 04 Babis Petros + (I started practicing zen in 2001 with Arno … I started practicing zen in 2001 with Arnold Shugen Sensei from the Mountains and Rivers Order. Shugen Sensei used to visit the prison and teach Zen Boddhism. Over the years I studied the works of Zen Master Dogen, and many koan cases as taught by the Mountains and Rivers Order`s Abbot, John Daido Loori Roshi, and Shugen Sensei. At the same time, from 2001 to 2008, I took correspondence courses on Buddhism from the Asian Classics Institute. I completed 13 of their 15 courses. I could not finish all 15 courses because in 2008 N.Y.S. prisons banned cassette tapes. These courses covered teachings taught in monasteries of the Gelug Tradition. A great part of these courses was focused on the Lam Rim by Je Tsongkhapa, Shantideva's Bodhicaryavatara, Vasubandhu's Abhidharmakosa, vinaya rules, and on works of several other teachers.s, and on works of several other teachers.)
Admin:Babis Petros 2021 Application + (I started practicing zen in 2001 with Arno … I started practicing zen in 2001 with Arnold Shugen Sensei from the Mountains and Rivers Order. Shugen Sensei used to visit the prison and teach Zen Boddhism. Over the years I studied the works of Zen Master Dogen, and many koan cases as taught by the Mountains and Rivers Order`s Abbot, John Daido Loori Roshi, and Shugen Sensei. At the same time, from 2001 to 2008, I took correspondence courses on Buddhism from the Asian Classics Institute. I completed 13 of their 15 courses. I could not finish all 15 courses because in 2008 N.Y.S. prisons banned cassette tapes. These courses covered teachings taught in monasteries of the Gelug Tradition. A great part of these courses was focused on the Lam Rim by Je Tsongkhapa, Shantideva's Bodhicaryavatara, Vasubandhu's Abhidharmakosa, vinaya rules, and on works of several other teachers.s, and on works of several other teachers.)
Admin:POL Michael Dicroce 2011 Application + (I started practising in 1972 with an informal Zen Meditation group in Montreal.)
Admin:Alexander Price 2017 Application + (I started reading books on Buddhism in the … I started reading books on Buddhism in the late 1990s, but my encounters with living teachers started in 2000, when I was 25 and living in NYC. I began attending empowerments with visiting lamas, which happened almost every weekend, and eventually found Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, who was offering a one week lung and teaching on his book The Buddha Path. It met very far out in Brooklyn every evening after the work day, so it was an intensive two week program, but at the end Khenpo Choga asked me to serve as president of the NY center of his Dzogchen Shri Singha association. I accepted, but nothing really came of it. Over the years I saw Khenpo Choga many times in NYC and Seattle and received teachings and personal guidance from him. I still have a copy of The Buddha Path and continue to find it one of the best and most comprehensive practice manuals I know of, even as my dharma affiliations have grown in other directions.filiations have grown in other directions.)
Admin:Elena Sautkina 2025 Application + (I started studying Buddhadharma in the Spr … I started studying Buddhadharma in the Spring 2011 with Mingyur Rinpoche. I was able to join the last retreat he conducted in Hong Kong before leaving for his wondering retreat. In the same year, I have also met my other Teachers: June 2011 and November 2011 Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche (retreats at Gomde UK and Nepal) and in November 2011 I met Tsoknyi Rinpoche at Tergar Osel Ling.In the same year I started practicing the Joy of Living Programme with Tergar and Tara Triple Excellence with Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche's Sangha. This has helped me to establish a regular daily practice right from the beginning.r daily practice right from the beginning.)
Admin:KTD Fabian Minor 2015 Application + (I started studying Buddhism October 2012 under the Kagyupa lineage. Lama Sean has been my advisor , with Khenpo Karhtar Rinpoche begin my master.)
Admin:2023-07-19 23 30 46 Jonathan Webb + (I started studying Buddhism in 1971 with Akong Rinpoche. I l,ived at Samye Ling Tibetan Centre for 3 years and did the Karme Kagyu Ngondro Practice there.)
Admin:Jonathan Webb 2023 Application + (I started studying Buddhism in 1971 with Akong Rinpoche. I l,ived at Samye Ling Tibetan Centre for 3 years and did the Karme Kagyu Ngondro Practice there.)
Admin:2023-02-13 05 33 32 Francesco Paolo Celle Bono + (I started studying Buddhism in 2011 when I was 16 years old, in my hometown's Drikung Kagyu sangha in Viña del Mar under the guidance the venerable Khenpo Phuntsok Tenzin Rinpoche and other authorized instructors.)
Admin:Francesco Paolo Celle Bono 2023 Application + (I started studying Buddhism in 2011 when I was 16 years old, in my hometown's Drikung Kagyu sangha in Viña del Mar under the guidance the venerable Khenpo Phuntsok Tenzin Rinpoche and other authorized instructors.)
Admin:Olof Axelsson 2025 Application + (I started studying Buddhism in 2011, throu … I started studying Buddhism in 2011, through reading books on my own. I initially gained the interest through observing my father meditate. Through him and my godfather, I began to associate loosely with the Rigpa Sweden sangha, under Sogyal Rinpoche. Later, my interest matured, and at 20 years of age, in 2019, I decided to come to Nepal to study buddhism and tibetan language full time.y buddhism and tibetan language full time.)
Admin:KTD Christopher Fankhauser 2015 Application + (I started studying Buddhism in college, as part of my Religious Studies program, in 1999. I began Tibetan Buddhist study with Lama Karma Drodhul and Lama Kathy Wesley in 2013.)
Admin:SL Christele Maisonneuve 2014 Application + (I started studying Buddhism with Lama Jampa (Head of the Dechen Community in the UK and student of Karma Thrinley Rinpoche). I then met with Khenpo Tsultrim Gyatso Rinpoche in 1999, with whom I have been studying since.)
Admin:2020-08-01 10 08 52 Dominika Hryniewicz + (I started studying Buddhism withdisciples … I started studying Buddhism withdisciples of the XVI thKarmapa, Ole and Hannah Nydhal, in 2002 in a Varsovian Diamond Way Center.This same year I moved to France, where, two years later, I met XVII Karmapa TrinleThayeDorje and continued my buddhist study under his guidance.nued my buddhist study under his guidance.)
Admin:Dominika Hryniewicz 2020 Application + (I started studying Buddhism withdisciples … I started studying Buddhism withdisciples of the XVI thKarmapa, Ole and Hannah Nydhal, in 2002 in a Varsovian Diamond Way Center.This same year I moved to France, where, two years later, I met XVII Karmapa TrinleThayeDorje and continued my buddhist study under his guidance.nued my buddhist study under his guidance.)
Admin:KTD Maxmilian Kracker 2015 Application + (I started studying in August 2013 when i came to volunteer at KTD during the annual 10 day teaching given by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. Most of the practice instructions i have received have been from Khenpo Rinpoche and and nephew Lama Karma Drodul.)
Admin:2021-07-31 12 34 53 Lorena Carazo + (I started the Buddhist path in 2017, after … I started the Buddhist path in 2017, after attending Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche's fall seminar in Nepal.For many years before, I was navegating different knowledge and practice traditions: Western Psychology, a hindu tradition (the Art of Living), new era psychology (Louise L. Hay) and Antroposophy (through Waldorf Pedagogy). None of them satisfied me as they could not address my deeper existential questions.Ever since I entered the Temple in Ka-Nying Sherab Ling, in Kathmandu, and attended Rinpoche's teachings, I had the feeling of finally finding the "planet" I belonged to.Rinpoche accepted me as a student and sent me off to the Pyrénées to serve and to start my path after offering me genuine instructions and guidance, a real Refuge. instructions and guidance, a real Refuge.)
Admin:Lorena Carazo 2021 Application + (I started the Buddhist path in 2017, after … I started the Buddhist path in 2017, after attending Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche's fall seminar in Nepal.For many years before, I was navegating different knowledge and practice traditions: Western Psychology, a hindu tradition (the Art of Living), new era psychology (Louise L. Hay) and Antroposophy (through Waldorf Pedagogy). None of them satisfied me as they could not address my deeper existential questions.Ever since I entered the Temple in Ka-Nying Sherab Ling, in Kathmandu, and attended Rinpoche's teachings, I had the feeling of finally finding the "planet" I belonged to.Rinpoche accepted me as a student and sent me off to the Pyrénées to serve and to start my path after offering me genuine instructions and guidance, a real Refuge. instructions and guidance, a real Refuge.)
Admin:2021-08-01 01 03 02 Martha Asselin + (I started the study and practicing Buddhis … I started the study and practicing Buddhism in 2004 when I was 24 years old. I was on an independent study project through my university, one where I was able to study and do retreats in both Thailand and India. Here I was introduced to Vipassana at Wat Pa Nanachant in Thailand. After completing a couple of retreats, I then learned the basics of Mahayana and Vajrayana in Dharamsala, India through Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo and HH the Dalai Lama. After returning to the states, I began studying and practicing in the Theravada tradition through Insight Meditation Society teachers Rodney Smith, Heather Martin, and Joseph Goldstein. I was also the President of my university's mindfulness club for students. Here I hosted weekly mindfulness meditation groups.sted weekly mindfulness meditation groups.)
Admin:Martha Asselin 2021 Application + (I started the study and practicing Buddhis … I started the study and practicing Buddhism in 2004 when I was 24 years old. I was on an independent study project through my university, one where I was able to study and do retreats in both Thailand and India. Here I was introduced to Vipassana at Wat Pa Nanachant in Thailand. After completing a couple of retreats, I then learned the basics of Mahayana and Vajrayana in Dharamsala, India through Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo and HH the Dalai Lama. After returning to the states, I began studying and practicing in the Theravada tradition through Insight Meditation Society teachers Rodney Smith, Heather Martin, and Joseph Goldstein. I was also the President of my university's mindfulness club for students. Here I hosted weekly mindfulness meditation groups.sted weekly mindfulness meditation groups.)
Admin:KTC Sarina Straussner 2016 Application + (I started to informally study Buddhism in … I started to informally study Buddhism in high school, and continued while in University by reading books by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, in addition to other Buddhist teachers. In my early twenties I participated in my first Buddhist meditation retreat at a Chinese Mahayana Temple in upstate New York. Shortly after, I was introduced to the Venerable Lama Norlha Rinpoche at Kagyu Thubten Choling, and took refuge under him while still in my early twenties. It was under the guidance of Lama Norlha Rinpoche that my formal study and training of Tibetan Buddhism began. I started to attend his teachings, empowerments, and short meditation retreats. After completing my Masters in Social Work at age 27, I moved up to Kagyu Thubten Choling, and enrolled in their Ãpre-retreat programÃ meant to prepare potential 3-year retreat candidates. During that time, which also included a pilgrimage to India with Lama Norlha and other KTC Sangha members to visit Buddhist holy sites, we began to further our studies of Tibetan Buddhism including reading comprehension of Tibetan, learning to play traditional Tibetan musical instruments, Torma making, as well as receiving formal teachings and instructions on meditation, and on the practice of Ngondro. After that, I entered into the 8th cycle of the 3-year retreat at KTC in November of 2011 under Lama Norlha Rinpoche, and graduated in May of 2015.ha Rinpoche, and graduated in May of 2015.)
Admin:SL Patrick Nicholl 2010 Application + (I started to seriously study the dharma in 1998 with Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche and Akong Rinpoche.)