Our Resident Teacher

Geshe Lobsang Chodang Nyolgha is a highly accomplished scholar and practitioner of the Gelug tradition. He entered the monastery at a young age, dedicating decades of his life to the rigorous study of the five major treatises of Buddhist philosophy.

He received his Geshe degree (equivalent to a Doctorate in Buddhist Philosophy) after successfully completing extensive examinations. Geshe-la further pursued advanced tantric studies at the prestigious Gyudmed Tantric College (Gyudmed Tantric University) in Hunsur, South India, one of the primary monastic colleges re-established in exile.

Throughout his career, Geshe-la has served in various highly respected roles, including serving as the Chanting Master for His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama during major public teachings and empowerments. He maintains a close spiritual connection with Kopan Monastery in Nepal, a renowned center for Tibetan Buddhist studies.