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-BA Naropa University Religious Studies; MA studies for several years thereafter in the same program while being employed at the university
-Vajradhatu Seminary (3 months), 1988
-Attended Mangala Shri Bhuti (MSB) Nyingma Summer Seminar for 17 years (all of them, 10 days each year)
-Attended MSB Shedra for 10 years (all of them)
-Attended MSB Sadhana teachings retreats for 7 years (all of them)
-Attended MSB Ngondro teachings retreats (Words of My Perfect Teacher) for 14 years
-Attended MSB various annual teachings not covered above, for 20 years +
Experiential Buddhist Foundation course (one Semester part of the Buddhist Experiential Pedagogy Diploma at Abidingheart Education, a program by Mingyur Rinpoche)
In this Semester, the focus is exclusively on stablishing a good fundation in the buddhist view, in an academic standard, but through a different experiential pedagogical approach which doesn't only focus on the intelectual aspect, but also mingles dynamics that allow the experience to permiate our being in a wholistic way. It was like diving into Buddhist philosophy with the head, hart, and hands. +
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Followed all the teachings of Khenpo Pema Sherab Rinpoche since twenty five years. Specially Longchenpa's Seven Treasures Transmisions.
Madhyamaka Studies with Zongsar Khyentse Rinpoche.
Zogchen teachings from Nyoshul Khenpo Rinpoche +
I took part in the Buddhist Studies Summer Program at Gomde California 2022-2025 as a volunteer. I was able to listen in to many teaching sessions. The summer programs were guided by Lama Tsultrim, Tsangsar Tulku Rinpoche and other Khenpos and visiting Lamas from the monastery. +
Some Shedra through Pema Osel Ling... +
Some Shedra through Pema Osel Ling... +
Some Shedra through Pema Osel Ling... +
I've been attending to Pullahari's program:
* 2010, the 2 months of the 1sr year of the philosophy program
* 2011, 3 weeks of the 2 months of the 2nd year of the philosophy program
* 2012, the 2 months of the 3rd year of the philosophy program and the 10 days meditation program
* 2013, the 2 months of the 4th year of the philosophy program and the 10 days meditation program +
I've been attending to Pullahari's program:
-2010, the 2 months of the 1sr year of the philosophy program
-2011, 3 weeks of the 2 months of the 2nd year of the philosophy program
-2012, the 2 months of the 3rd year of the philosophy program and the 10 days meditation program
-2013, the 2 months of the 4th year of the philosophy program and the 10 days meditation program +
I haven't. +
See attached Buddhist Studies CV +
*I started studying the BA in Buddhist studies in Rangjung Yeshe Institute in Nepal but I only completed one semester because I lacked of funds on 2016
*Summer intensive program in Nepal at Rangjung Yeshe Institute in Buddhist Studies on 2016
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Tara’s Triple Excellence Program since November 2021, Bodhisattva Project (with Do Tulku Rinpoche, from Arya Tara's Net) from 2020 to 2024, and Mipham Project (with John Pettit, Arne Schelling, and Lama Sherab Drolma from Chagdud Gonpa Khadro Ling) in 2024. +
I studied at Rangjung Yeshe institute in Kathmandu between 2013 and 2017. Though i did not receive a degree, I acquired a firm command of the Tibetan language and studied various canonical Buddhist scriptures in depth, such as The Way of the Bodhisattva, Introduction to the Middle Way, Gateway to Knowledge, and The Words of my Perfect Teacher. +
Annual teachings with Tenga Rinpoche (samatha and vipassana) +
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I attended the following Buddhist study programs at Rigdzin Ling, Chagdud Gonpa Foundation
Study programs taught by Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche
Stairway to Reach Akanistha by Jigme Lingpa (two hrs/day for two months, 2003)
Verses to the Four Categories of Eight Auspicious Ones (two hrs/day for one week,
2003)
Seven Line Prayer (two hrs/day for one week, 2003)
Feasts of Chod (two hours/day for two weeks, 2033)
Letter from a Spiritual Friend by Nagarjuna (two hrs/day for one month, 2003)
The Beacon of Certainty by Mipham Rinpoche (six hrs/day for five days, 2005)
Seven Points of Mind Training by Atisha (six hrs/day for five days, 2006)
The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva (six hrs/day for two weeks, 2009)
Eight Verses of Mind Training by Langri Thangway (five hrs/day for two days, 2010)
Phowa Retreat and teachings taught by Khadro Tromge (2003)
Bardo Teachings taught by Dzatrul Rinpoche (2004) +
I repeated the first year of a Nyingma Shedra twice as my Tibetan was weak during the first year, from 2005-2007
I have received many teachings as well, on subjects ranging from preliminaries such as Words of My Perfect Teacher, Zablam Norbu Melong, The entire Katok path from Ngondro to Dzogchen, every commentary and teaching on Troma Nakmo, Chetsun Nyingtik, kyerim and dzogrim commentaries from the Longchen Nyingtik and Yangti Nagpo. The Tsoknyi ngondro manual, the one-to-one Khenpo Ngagchun Oral Dzogchen lineage, the one-to-one Adzom Twenty-Five Spheres Dzogchen transmission. I have also listened to many lamas teachings in Tibetan and Einglish on Madyamikavatara, Gyud Lama, Guhyagharba, and other seminal works while in retreat during my breaks. In accordance with Getse Rin-ochre’s advice, I continue to listen to recordings of master during my breaks. +
Program course prerequisites and M.A. program in [Tibetan and Buddhist Sanskrit] Translation, Textual Interpretation, and Philology at Rangjung Yeshe Institute/Kathmandu University, Kathmandu, Nepal, August 2014-May 2018. +
I am a student of the Shangpa Institute (Buddha University, Karma Ling) and I follow the advanced program named "L'école de la lignée" (for closest disciples of Rinpoche). On this program I am also following a intense Tibetan training. +
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Vajrayogini Teaching Cycle on the Eleven Yogas According to the Naropa Tradition by HH the 41st Sakya Trizin, April 18-27, 2016 at Tsechen Kunchab Ling NY ( with daily sadhana commitment ). +
