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|retreattype=Three-year retreat
|retreattype=Three-year retreat
|center=Gomde Pyrénées
|center=Gomde Pyrénées
|centerstreet=Mas Can Pere Courreu Route Departementale 13 France
|centerstreet2=Rangjung Yeshe Gomde Pyrenees
|centercity=La Bastide
|centerstateprov=Pyrénées-Orientales
|centerpostalcode=66110
|centercountry=France
|startdate=2026-06-01
|enddate=2029-12-01
|retreatmaster=Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche
|retreatadministrator=Drupon Lama Tenzin, Mikk Tamme
|retreatliaison=Mikk Tamme
|cvedu=2004 PhD degree (with Distinction) in Psychology from Paris 5 Descartes University (Paris, France)
|cvedu=2004 PhD degree (with Distinction) in Psychology from Paris 5 Descartes University (Paris, France)
2000 MPhil degree in Social Psychology from Paris 5 Descartes University (Paris, France)
2000 MPhil degree in Social Psychology from Paris 5 Descartes University (Paris, France)
1997 MSc degree in Psychology (with Honours) from Russian State University for the Humanities (Moscow, Russia)
1997 MSc degree in Psychology (1st Class Honours) from Russian State University for the Humanities (Moscow, Russia)
1995 Bachelor degree in Psychology (with Honours) from Russian State University for the Humanities (Moscow, Russia)
1995 Bachelor degree in Psychology (1st Class Honours) from Russian State University for the Humanities (Moscow, Russia)
 
 
 
|cvwork=2018 to present date: Professor (Full) in Psychology at Higher School of Economics (Moscow, Russia)
|cvwork=2018 to present date: Professor (Full) in Psychology at Higher School of Economics (Moscow, Russia)
2015 to 2017: Senior Research Fellow at Cardiff University (Cardiff, United Kingdom)
2015 to 2017: Senior Research Fellow at Cardiff University (Cardiff, United Kingdom)
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|otherlanguage5Prof=Very good command
|otherlanguage5Prof=Very good command
|introbuddhism=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.
|introbuddhism=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 Joy of Living Programme with Tergar and Tara Triple Excellence with Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche.
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.
|refugehistory=I took refuge with Mingyur Rinpoche in April 2011.
|refugehistory=I took refuge with Mingyur Rinpoche in April 2011.
|formalvows=Yes
|formalvows=Yes
|formalvowsdetails=Yes, I took the bodhisattva vow in 2011 with Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche and have renewed it several times.
|formalvowsdetails=Yes, I first took the bodhisattva vow in 2011 with Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche and have renewed it several times.
|ngondrocomplete=Yes
|ngondrocomplete=Yes
|ngondro1=Chokling Tersar Ngondro
|ngondro1=Chokling Tersar Ngondro
|ngondro1begin=2014-04-01
|ngondro1begin=2014-04-01
|ngondro1end=2024-04-01
|ngondro1end=2024-04-01
|ngondronotes=It took me quite a while to complete the full Ngondro, but I was doing it steadily alongside other practice commitments from my Teachers.
|ngondronotes=It took me quite a while to complete the full Ngondro, but I was doing it steadily and carefully alongside other practice commitments from my Teachers.  
|previousretreatscomplete=Yes
|previousretreatscomplete=Yes
|previousretreatsdetails=Yes, I took 1 month group retreat with Tsoknyi Rinpoche in 2017.
|previousretreatsdetails=Yes, I took a 1 month group retreat with Tsoknyi Rinpoche in 2017.
|ynadvstudiesprogs=No
|ynadvstudiesprogs=No
|ynofferedservices=Yes
|ynofferedservices=Yes
|offeredservicesdetails=In 2012-2020 I have translated for the Tara Triple Excellence and The Yogini Project.
|offeredservicesdetails=In 2012-2020 I have translated for the Tara Triple Excellence and The Yogini Project.
In 2014 I have spent 9 months as a residential volunteer at Gomde UK in 2014, and have continued volunteering for 2 years thereafter.
In 2014 I have spent 9 months as a residential volunteer at Gomde UK in 2014, and have continued volunteering for 2 years thereafter.
I have also been a Gakyil helper at Kunsangar South (Dzogchen Community) in 2021-2022, and in September 2024 I was elected a Blue Gakyil at Kunsangar South.
 
|othercommunitywork=Since 2012, I have been an environmental activist, mainly through my scientific and public engagement activities.
In 2017-2022 I have offered help at Tsoknyi Gechak Ling: advise on construction of the buildings, seminars at Tsoknyi Gechak School.
 
In 2019-2024 I have helped on various occasions at Rangung Yeshe Gomde Russia.
 
In 2021-2022, I have been a Gakyil helper at Kunsangar South (Dzogchen Community, Russia). In September 2024 I was elected a Gakyil at Kunsangar South. My duties include organisation of events (mainly Yantra Yoga) and communication. I have also acted as a translator.  
|othercommunitywork=Since 2012, I have been trying to bridge my scientific work and my interest in Dharma. I have conducted several research studies on the topics of mindfulness and Buddhism, and have also put together a few conference presentations on how social science can integrate the principles of Buddha Dharma.
 
In 2020 I have acted as an Editor of the Russian translation of the book: https://wisdomexperience.org/product/buddhist-response-climate-emergency/
In 2020 I have acted as an Editor of the Russian translation of the book: https://wisdomexperience.org/product/buddhist-response-climate-emergency/
(Russian: https://www.ganga.ru/book/buddiyskiy-otvet-na-klimaticheskiy-krizis)
(Russian: https://www.ganga.ru/book/buddiyskiy-otvet-na-klimaticheskiy-krizis)
I am also an occasional volunteer for a dog shelter.
 
|recom1NameFirst=Tsoknyi
In May 2025, I was authorised as an instructor of the Eight Movements of Yantra Yoga (Lungsang) and the pranayama of rhythmic breathing, and I am now starting to teach these in the Dzogchen Community and beyond.
|retreatduration=43
|StartFunding=2026-06-01
|EndFunding=2029-12-01
|costestimateCurrency=EUR
|costestimate=32,250
|requestedamountCurrency=EUR
|requestedamount=20,000
|othermoney=I will be partly funding the retreat from personal funds. If needed, I will also fundraise among my Dharma friends and/or sponsors.
|recom1NameFirst=Drubwang Tsoknyi  
|recom1NameLast=Rinpoche
|recom1NameLast=Rinpoche
|recom1Relate=Main Teacher
|recom1Relate=Main Teacher
|recom2NameFirst=Yulia Anya
|recom2NameFirst=Ekaterina
|recom2NameLast=Zueva Goriunova
|recom2NameLast=Jorniak
|recom2Relate=Friend
|recom2Relate=Dharma friend
}}
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