About Acharya Khenpo Ramesh

Khenpo-la was born in Kinnaur, Northern India. He entered monkhood at age of 17 years and spent some years in Tashi Jong Monastery. Thereafter, Khenpo-la spent 10 years furthering his studies in Sutrayana and Tantrayana Buddhism at the central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Varanasi. He graduated with a PhD in Buddhist Philosophy.

Khenpo-la has a vast knowledge and understanding of Vajrayana Buddhism. He has received many Mahamudra teachings and empowerments from various well-known Khenpos such as Kagyud Khenpo Tsultrim Gyatso. He has also received Dzogchen teachings from Khenpo Palden Sherab, in addition to many sacred teachings from other famous Khenpos and Rinpoches. Khenpo-la has held several important teaching positions at the Vikrama Shila Higher Buddhist Institute, Jangchub Choeling Monastery in Pokhara, and is the resident teacher of Kagyu Institute for Buddhist Studies in Kirtipur. Khenpo Ramesh was also the resident teacher of the famous Nyingmapa Monastery in Sarnath for 3 years. In addition, Khenpo-la has taught Sanskrit as well as Buddha Dharma at the Tibetan University.

Khenpo-la is an experienced Dharma teacher to both Sangha members and lay men alike. He travels and teaches extensively throughout Nepal, India and other parts of the world. He has the unique ability to convey to his students the essence of the most complex and profound teachings using simple methods in an approachable manner. Many consider him to be an exponent on the teachings of all major schools of Tibetan Buddhism.

Do join us in this important 6 days course on “The Essential Instructions of Kagyud Masters” where Khenpola will share with us the essence of our lineage masters' wisdom.

Dates: 2 (Fri), 3 (Sat), 4 (Sun), 5 (Mon), 7 (Wed), 8 (Thurs) of July 2010