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'''Khenpo Sonam Tsewang''' is a [[khenpo]] at Ngagyur Nyingma Institute (NNI), the advanced centre for Buddhist philosophical study at [[Namdroling Monastery]], | [[Image:Kenpo Sonam.jpg|thumb|350px|Khenpo Sonam Tsewang]] | ||
'''Khenpo Sonam Tsewang''' is a [[khenpo]] at Ngagyur Nyingma Institute (NNI), the advanced centre for Buddhist philosophical study at [[Namdroling Monastery]], Bylakuppe, India. He graduated in higher Buddhist studies from Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Varanasi and also from NNI, Namdroling. | |||
He received the [[lopön]] degree from His Holiness the [[Dalai Lama]] in the year 2010 and was enthroned as a khenpo at Namdroling Monastery in 2011 by His Holiness [[Karma Kuchen Rinpoche]]. | He received the [[lopön]] degree from His Holiness the [[Dalai Lama]] in the year 2010 and was enthroned as a khenpo at Namdroling Monastery in 2011 by His Holiness [[Karma Kuchen Rinpoche]]. | ||
Khenpo has served Namdroling Monastery for many years. He served in the Rigzod Editorial Committee as an editor and translator for over seven years. Subsequently, he founded the Padma Mani Translation Committee (PMTC) of NNI, where he taught translation, administered and supervised for six years. He was also one of the founding members of Ngagyur Nyingma Research Centre (NNRC), the research unit of NNI, and worked for the committee for five years. Beside this, he has also represented Namdroling Monastery in various platforms such as national and international seminars and conferences related to Buddhist philosophy and practice. He also taught at Thubten Leksheyling Tibetan Buddhist Centre in Bangalore, Deer Park Institute in Bir, Pune in Maharashtra and Calicut in Kerala. Presently, he is a lecturer on [[Mahayana]] at Abiding Heart Education, Nepal. | Khenpo has served Namdroling Monastery for many years. He served in the Rigzod Editorial Committee as an editor and translator for over seven years. Subsequently, he founded the Padma Mani Translation Committee (PMTC) of NNI, where he taught translation, administered and supervised for six years. He was also one of the founding members of Ngagyur Nyingma Research Centre (NNRC), the research unit of NNI, and worked for the committee for five years. Beside this, he has also represented Namdroling Monastery in various platforms such as national and international seminars and conferences related to Buddhist philosophy and practice. He also taught at Thubten Leksheyling Tibetan Buddhist Centre in Bangalore, Deer Park Institute in Bir, Pune in Maharashtra and Calicut in Kerala. Presently, he is a lecturer on [[Mahayana]] at Abiding Heart Education, Nepal. | ||
Khenpo has also worked for the late His Holiness [[Penor Rinpoche]] and [[Khenchen Pema Sherab]] Rinpoche in translating their teachings from Tibetan to English in order for foreigner students to be benefited from the teachings. He has translated and published English books such as ''How to Follow a Spiritual Master'', ''The All-Pervading Melodious Sound of Thunder: The Outer Liberation Story of Terton Migyur Dorje'' and ''Drops of Nectar''. | Khenpo has also worked for the late His Holiness [[Penor Rinpoche]] and [[Khenchen Pema Sherab]] Rinpoche in translating their teachings from Tibetan to English in order for foreigner students to be benefited from the teachings. He has translated and published English books such as ''How to Follow a Spiritual Master'', ''The All-Pervading Melodious Sound of Thunder: The Outer Liberation Story of [[Tertön Mingyur Dorjé|Terton Migyur Dorje]]'' and ''Drops of Nectar''. | ||
Khenpo also travels extensively with his teacher, Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche during his teaching tours around the world and gets the privilege to receive countless precious teachings, [[empowerment]]s and instructions from Khenchen Rinpoche. | Khenpo also travels extensively with his teacher, Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche during his teaching tours around the world and gets the privilege to receive countless precious teachings, [[empowerment]]s and instructions from Khenchen Rinpoche. | ||
==Teachings Given to the [[About Rigpa|Rigpa]] Sangha== | ==Teachings Given to the [[About Rigpa|Rigpa]] Sangha== | ||
*[[Lerab Ling]], 12 January 2021 | *[[Lerab Ling]], May-June 2010, see: [[Khenchen Pema Sherab Shedra West 2010]] | ||
*Lerab Ling, 12 January 2021: Maintaining the presence of the master through study and practice | |||
*Lerab Ling, spring 2021: Summary of chapters 1-9 of the ''[[Yönten Dzö]]'' | |||
*Rigpa Online: 30 June to 27 October 2021, ''Essence of Mahayana Course'' | |||
*Prajna Online: 6 May 2024, Preparing for empowerments with Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche | |||
==External Links== | |||
*[https://prajnaonline.org/video/embracing-the-truth-of-impermanence Teaching at Prajna online: Embracing the Truth of Impermanence] | |||
[[Category: Contemporary Teachers]] | [[Category: Contemporary Teachers]] | ||
[[Category: Nyingma Teachers]] | [[Category: Nyingma Teachers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:48, 25 July 2024
Khenpo Sonam Tsewang is a khenpo at Ngagyur Nyingma Institute (NNI), the advanced centre for Buddhist philosophical study at Namdroling Monastery, Bylakuppe, India. He graduated in higher Buddhist studies from Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Varanasi and also from NNI, Namdroling.
He received the lopön degree from His Holiness the Dalai Lama in the year 2010 and was enthroned as a khenpo at Namdroling Monastery in 2011 by His Holiness Karma Kuchen Rinpoche. Khenpo has served Namdroling Monastery for many years. He served in the Rigzod Editorial Committee as an editor and translator for over seven years. Subsequently, he founded the Padma Mani Translation Committee (PMTC) of NNI, where he taught translation, administered and supervised for six years. He was also one of the founding members of Ngagyur Nyingma Research Centre (NNRC), the research unit of NNI, and worked for the committee for five years. Beside this, he has also represented Namdroling Monastery in various platforms such as national and international seminars and conferences related to Buddhist philosophy and practice. He also taught at Thubten Leksheyling Tibetan Buddhist Centre in Bangalore, Deer Park Institute in Bir, Pune in Maharashtra and Calicut in Kerala. Presently, he is a lecturer on Mahayana at Abiding Heart Education, Nepal.
Khenpo has also worked for the late His Holiness Penor Rinpoche and Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche in translating their teachings from Tibetan to English in order for foreigner students to be benefited from the teachings. He has translated and published English books such as How to Follow a Spiritual Master, The All-Pervading Melodious Sound of Thunder: The Outer Liberation Story of Terton Migyur Dorje and Drops of Nectar.
Khenpo also travels extensively with his teacher, Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche during his teaching tours around the world and gets the privilege to receive countless precious teachings, empowerments and instructions from Khenchen Rinpoche.
Teachings Given to the Rigpa Sangha
- Lerab Ling, May-June 2010, see: Khenchen Pema Sherab Shedra West 2010
- Lerab Ling, 12 January 2021: Maintaining the presence of the master through study and practice
- Lerab Ling, spring 2021: Summary of chapters 1-9 of the Yönten Dzö
- Rigpa Online: 30 June to 27 October 2021, Essence of Mahayana Course
- Prajna Online: 6 May 2024, Preparing for empowerments with Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche