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If you mean 3 year retreat, then I am just beginning. Attended several dzogchen retreats. Have done about 50 one week Zen sessions. Have done several vipassana retreats. +
No chedra (if that's what you mean) +
Is Guru Yoga "advanced buddhist studie"? "Yes, I think so" +
When Rinpoche started Shedra here I participated in the first year. +
I've done Phowa retreat in India with Lama Ayang Rinpoche and 9-10 Dzogchen (Trekchod ) Retreats with Lama Tharchin Rinpoche. Have also received some Mahayoga and Tsa-lung instruct. from LTR. I've also studied Situ Rinpoche's and Khenpo Karthar's Teachings on Mahamudra as well as receiving personal instruction from various Kagyu Lamas. Also, Rushen retreat with LTR. +
Drubdra 2005-2009: All aspects of Meditation & Ritual, Tibetan Language & Archiving Teachings
Dharma Apprenticeship Program, Tulku Thubten Rinpoche 2003-2005, SF Bay Area, Training in the Three Vehicles of Buddhism, through Sutrayana & Tantayana +
Dzogchen Teachings; Rushen; Trekcho +
Tara Triple Excellence - (Drolma Zabtik) - Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche
Online Study Since 2010 +
I participated in the Gomde California Buddhist Studies Summer Program in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Our daily schedule consisted of morning and evening group puja, teachings with our resident Lama, teachings and dharma discussions with senior resident practitioners, and dharma service. Group practice contained aspects of elaborate ritual and unelaborate resting meditation. Teachings with our resident Lama were based on key Mahayana texts and Vajrayana Sadhanas. The programs usually concluded with short capstone practice retreats of 4-9 days and week-long seminars with Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche. In the fall of 2023 I studied for one semester at Rangjung Yeshe Institute in Kathmandu Nepal where I learned Mahayana practice and philosophy as well as Tibetan Language. +
âJewel Ornament of Liberationâ (Dakpo Targyen), âThe Mahamudra, Eliminating the
Darkness of Ignoranceâ (Chakchen Marik MuÌnsel), âMahamudra, Ocean of True Meaningâ
(Ngedön Gyamtso), âThirty-seven Practices of a Bodhisattvaâ, âMahamudra Wishing
Prayerâ with commentary (Chakchen Mönlam), âComletely Clear Manifestationâ (Rabsel
Nangwa), âLadder to Akanishtaâ, âThe Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of
Phenomenaâ (Chöying Dzö), etc. +
• 1999 – 2001 and 2006-2009 : I did twice a 3 years Buddhist studies curriculum in 9 units (a kind of condensed Chedra taught by Lama Denys) covering the main aspects of comprehension : Dharma History, Buddhist phenomenology, Philosophical Views, Subtle body, …
• 2008 : She bya dzö transmission and teaching by Situ Rinpoche in Sherab Ling +
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I completed the following courses at Rangjung Yeshe Institute and received a B.A. Honors in Buddhist Philosophy and Himalayan Language:
Language Courses:
Classical Tibetan TLAN 101
Classical Tibetan TLAN 102
Colloquial Tibetan TLAN 103
Colloquial Tibetan TLAN 104
Classical Tibetan TLAN 201
Classical Tibetan TLAN 202
Colloquial Tibetan TLAN 203
Translation Theory TRNS 301
Buddhist Philosophy Courses:
BSTD 101 History of Buddhism in Asia
BSTD 102 Bodhicharyavatara
BSTD 103 Bodhicharyavatara
BSTD 201 Madhyantavibhagha
BSTD 202 Sutralamkara
BSTD 203 Specialized Studies in Buddhist Doctrine (9th Chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara from root Sanskrit text)
BSTD 204 Specialized Studies in Buddhist Doctrine (Indian Yogacarin Thought)
BSTD 301 Gateway to Knowledge
BSTD 302 Gateway to Knowledge
BSTD 303 Specialized Studies in Buddhist Doctrine (Foundations of Dharmakirti's Philosophy)
BSTD 304 Specialized Studies in Buddhist Doctrine (Buddhist Ethics)
BSTD 305 Buddhist Philosophical Discourse (kunzang lama'i shelung untranslated)
BSTD 306 Buddhist Philosophical Discourse (kunzang lama'i shelung untranslated)
BSTD 307 Buddhism and Development
BSTD 401 Madhyantavibhagha
BSTD 402 Specialized Studies in Buddhist Doctrine (Indian Philosophical Systems)
BSTD 404 Buddhist Philosophical Discourse (dwags po'i thar rgyan untranslated)
BSTD 407 Methodology
BSTD 408 Thesis Dissertation +
I completed the following courses at Rangjung Yeshe Institute and received a B.A. Honors in Buddhist Philosophy and Himalayan Language:
Language Courses:
Classical Tibetan TLAN 101
Classical Tibetan TLAN 102
Colloquial Tibetan TLAN 103
Colloquial Tibetan TLAN 104
Classical Tibetan TLAN 201
Classical Tibetan TLAN 202
Colloquial Tibetan TLAN 203
Translation Theory TRNS 301
Buddhist Philosophy Courses:
BSTD 101 History of Buddhism in Asia
BSTD 102 Bodhicharyavatara
BSTD 103 Bodhicharyavatara
BSTD 201 Madhyantavibhagha
BSTD 202 Sutralamkara
BSTD 203 Specialized Studies in Buddhist Doctrine (9th Chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara from root Sanskrit text)
BSTD 204 Specialized Studies in Buddhist Doctrine (Indian Yogacarin Thought)
BSTD 301 Gateway to Knowledge
BSTD 302 Gateway to Knowledge
BSTD 303 Specialized Studies in Buddhist Doctrine (Foundations of Dharmakirti's Philosophy)
BSTD 304 Specialized Studies in Buddhist Doctrine (Buddhist Ethics)
BSTD 305 Buddhist Philosophical Discourse (kunzang lama'i shelung untranslated)
BSTD 306 Buddhist Philosophical Discourse (kunzang lama'i shelung untranslated)
BSTD 307 Buddhism and Development
BSTD 401 Madhyantavibhagha
BSTD 402 Specialized Studies in Buddhist Doctrine (Indian Philosophical Systems)
BSTD 404 Buddhist Philosophical Discourse (dwags po'i thar rgyan untranslated)
BSTD 407 Methodology
BSTD 408 Thesis Dissertation +
2009-2010 RYI shedra in Boudhanath, Nepal
2013 Rigpa shedra in Pharping, Nepal
plus online shedra courses from RYI or Rigpa as available
2018-2022 Khenpo Namdrol's teachings in Lerab Ling and online +
I am uncertain what is meant with this term, 'formal advanced Buddhist studies programs?' But considering that I have received Mahamudra and Dzogchen instructions I could not imagine any higher teachings, even as I am far from realising their essence. Indeed this is the capital reason I wish to engage in my second three years retreat and hoping this time round no obstacle would prevent its completion.
If I failed here to properly answer the question I apologize and am happy to provide whatever data it is you meant to receive, provided I have received them. +
- (1985) Karme Choling, Barnet, VT. 2-week introduction Vajrayana Buddhism - Samantha/ Vipassana Practice Intensive
- (1989 - 1991) University Colorado, Boulder. Vajrayana Buddhism and Intro to Vajrayana Meditation Practices - 3 semesters with Professor Reginald Ray (Senior Student Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche).
- (1995 -1998) Naropa University, MA Contemplative Psychotherapy program, w/ "Maitri Retreat".
(3 month, 3week, 3 day closed group retreat). +
- (1985) Karme Choling, Barnet, VT. 2-week introduction Vajrayana Buddhism - Samantha/ Vipassana Practice Intensive
- (1989 - 1991) University Colorado, Boulder. Vajrayana Buddhism and Intro to Vajrayana Meditation Practices - 3 semesters with Professor Reginald Ray (Senior Student Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche.
- (1995 -1998) Naropa University, MA Contemplative Psychotherapy program, w/ "Maitri Retreat".( 3 month, 3week, 3 day closed group retreat). +
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I studied the Madhyamakavatara with Druppon Rinpoche in 2009. +
June 2009 to March 2011: attended the Pal Thrangu Tashi Choling shedra, Namo Buddha, Nepal for two years (with the 2nd year under the Tsadra Foundation scholarship)
April 2011 to date: attending the Ngagyur Shugseb Nunnery Institute, Dharamsala, India for the 4th year (under the Tsadra Foundation Scholarship) +
Samye Ling Study Program, Mahamudra with Mingyur Rinpoche, Shedra studies: The Middle Way (at own pace). +
