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Lobsang Moelam
1990
Tashi Lhunpo
670
Lobsang parents sent him to joined the monastery to study buddhist teaching and dharma. His father is a medical practioner and helps village people and his mother works in the farm. He has three brothes and two sisters.
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Lobsang Dawa
1993
Tashi Lhunpo
765
Lobsang Dawa went to a local school tilll first grade. His parents who are farmers sent him to study to be a monk at the monastery in 2005. He has six siblings.
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Lobsang Thupten
1992
Tashi Lhunpo
772
Lobsang Thupten went to a local school until 5th grade and joined the monastery this year. His parents are farmers and he has one brother.
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Thupten Phurbu
1996
Tashi Lhunpo
762
Thupten's parents are farmers and has has 5 siblings living at home in Ladakh. he studied in Karsha School till 2nd grade and joined the monastery this year. He is studying in grade 1.
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Lobsang Thupten
1994
Tashi Lhunpo
824
Lob sang was born in Mon Tawang, India near the border with Tibet. He is the fourth child of his parents. His father works as driver at a private company and mother is a housewife. Lobsang was sent to a government school when he was six and studied until grade IV. He was admitted to the monastery in 2004 at age 10.
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Lobsang Sangye
1995
Tashi Lhunpo
825
Lobsang was born in north east India. His parents are farmers but his mother has been bedridden for a long time so his family faces many problems. Lobsang joined the monastery in 2006 and his teachers say he is a smart and capable student.
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Lobsang Rabten
1997
Tashi Lhunpo
826
Lobsang is the youngest monks in Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. He was born in the remote village of Tenzingang in Arunachal Pradesh, India. His parents do whatever work they can find, including small scale farming to earn a meager living. Lobsang attend primary school when he was six and studied until grade II and joined the monastery in 2006. He is a hardworking student. .
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Lobsang Lekshey
1997
Tashi Lhunpo
829
Lobsang's parents are poor farmers in a remote village with few resources in north east India. He had not received any education prior to joining the monastery in 2006 at age nine. He is intelligent and happy and enjoys his monastic life.
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Lobsang Lhundup
Lobsang's father works in fruit garden and gets low monthly salary. Lobsang attended school for one year when he was six but he had to stay at home after that to help with housework as his mother was ailing. He was very happy that he was able to join the monastery in 2007. He enjoys his monastic life and likes studying Buddhist philosophy and modern subjects at school. He likes cycling and reading stories.
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Lobsang Thapkey
1996
Tashi Lhunpo
842
Lobsang was born to a poor family in very remote village in north eastern India. His parents earn their living by working on a small field and working on other people's fields. While at home, Lobsang worked in the fields with his family. He was very happy when he was able to join the monastery in 2006 through the support of the monastery and friends of his parents.
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Lobsang Palsang
1998
Tashi Lhunpo
843
Lobsang was born to a poor family in the remote village of Lungthang in north east India. He stayed home without any education until he joins the monastery in 2007. He loves painting and playing ball. He is a shy and hard working student.
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Lobsang Monlam
1998
Tashi Lhunpo
844
Lobsang was born to a very poor family who had to search for food day-to-day and he occasionally had to go to bed without food. Their home lacked electricity and water and during the monsoon season, they had to move around to find dry shelter. Education was beyond his reach until he was able to join the monastery in 2007 with the help of his relatives. He is now very happy and is an eager and studious student.
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Lobsang Tsultrim
1991
Drepung Gomang
2782
Lobsang was born in remote village of Ladakh, India. His familly earn their living by farming during harvest season and also help trekkers during trekking season. He became monk at his native place and was later admitted to the Monastery in 2003. Currently he is studying in Class V.
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Lobsang Jinpa
Lobsang alway wish to become a monk and was supported by his parents. He was admitted at Drepung Gomang Monastery in 2003. His parents are vey poor, they earn their living by farming. Right now he is studying in Grate V learning English, math and monastic religios subject.
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Lobsang Tsultrim
1996
Drepung Gomang
2772
Lobsang was born in a poor remote place in North East India. His family only source of income is farming, which is not sufficient for them to give education to their children. Lobsang joined the monastery in 2003 and right now, he is studying in Grade V.
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Tsultrim Woser
1995
Drepung Gomang
2722
Tsultrim was born in Mon Tawang, India near the border with Tibet. He is in Grade V and his parents are poor farmers who are not able to support Tsultrim's education.
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Jamyang Gyatso
1981
Drepung Gomang
2783
Jamyang was born in Tibet, Amdo region. Both of his parents are farmers. He became monk in his native place. In 2003 he escaped to India and later joined the Monastery to pursue his monastic studies.
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Lobsang Tharchen
1994
Drepung Gomang
2899
Lobsang was born in Nepal in a poor family, his parents earn their living by working in other people's field and doing petty work to earn their living to feed their children. He was admitted in the monastery in 2004. He is studying in grade V.
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Lobsang Thardo
1997
Drepung Gomang
2910
Lobsang is from Gangtok, India. He always wish to become a monk from small age. Seeing his wish and after consulting with other monks and local oracle. His parents sent him to the Monastery to purue monastic studies. Right now he is in grade V.
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Lobsang Ngawang
Lobsang was born in Mon Tawang, India near the border with Tibet. He joined the monastery in 2004 and his teachers say he is an obedient and studious student. He is in Grade V.
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Lobsang Yonten
1995
Drepung Gomang
2775
Lobsang was born in a poor remote place in North East India. His family only source of income is farming, which is not sufficient for them to give education to their children. Lobsang joined the monastery in 2004 and right now, he is studying in Grade IV.
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Tsultrim Nyima
1991
Drepung Gomang
2597
Tsultrim Nyima was born in Indian State of Karnataka. He was admitted in the monastery in 2003 by his parents wish in order to pursue monastic studies. He is studying in Grade VI. His families earn their living by farming paddy or corn during the farming season and do some petty business like selling sweaters at roadside during winter.
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Tsultrim Kalsang
1992
Drepung Gomang
2568
Born in Ladakh, Tsultrim parents earn their living by farming and carrying loads of hikers or mountaineers who visit Ladakh and its nearby hills. As it was difficult to study genuine traditional monastic studies at temple in his native place, he was send to this monastery in year 2003 to pursue their traditional monastic studies. At present, he is attending class
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Tenzin Palden
December 10, 1994
Thuchog Gatsel Ling Monastery
01
Tenzin was born in Arunachal Pradesh, India. He has one elder brother and one younger sister. He joined the Monastery at the age of 11.
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Tenzin Drime
December 15, 1996
Thuchog Gatsel Ling Monastery
02
Tenzin mother passed away, his father is very poor could not send him to School. He was admitted at the Monastery. At the Monastery he studies Tibetan, English, Buddhist Philosophy and ritual practices. He is simple and calm boy, loves soccer.
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Tenzin Choejor
August 20, 1990
Thuchog Gatsel Ling Monastery
03
Tenzin was born in a poor remote place in North East India. He has one younger brother and two younger sisters. Due to his illness, he lost his left eye at the age of four. His mother passed away, his father being very poor could not send him to School. He was admitted at the Monatery to study dharma for his well being. He is kindhearted boy. Enjoys watching Television.
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Tenzin Jampel
July 17, 1995
Thuchog Gatsel Ling Monastery
04
Tenzin mother passed away when he was four years old. He is from a poor family in remote place in North East India. His father being very poor could not afford to send him to school. He was admitted at the Monatery to study dharma. Tenzin loves to play cricket
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Tenzin Kunga
November 30, 1992
Thuchog Gatsel Ling Monastery
05
Tenzin families earn their living by farming paddy or corn during the farming season. He has one elder sister. His parents sent him to the monastery to learn dharma. Tenzin is very simple and friendly. He enjoys playing soccer with his friends
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Tenzin Tsewang
July 1, 1989
Thuchog Gatsel Ling Monastery
06
Tenzin was born in Bhutan, he has three brothers, he belongs to a poor family. After his mother passed away. He was admitted at the Monastery. He enjoys playing soccer.
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Tenzin Jangsem
July 27, 1989
Thuchog Gatsel Ling Monastery
07
Tenzin was born in Bhutan. He has three younger brothers lives with their father. After his mother passed away he became monk in Year 2007.
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Jampa Lobsang
July 7, 1993
Thuchog Gatsel Ling Monastery
08
Jampa is an orphan, he has two brothers and a sister. Jampa was born in remote place in West Kameng, Anunachal Pradesh. After his mother passed he became a monk.
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Tenzin Norbu
June 30, 1991
Thuchog Gatsel Ling Monastery
09
Tenzin is an orphan. There is no one to look after him. He joined the Monastery to study Buddhist Philosophy and Tibetan Language. He is very active and loves to help. He loves paying soccer with his friends
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Tenzin Shedup
May 20, 1998
Thuchog Gatsel Ling Monastery
10
Tenzin is an orphan from a very large family. He has three sisters and three brothers. He attended school upto ninth grade. He joined the Monastery to study Buddhist Philosophy and Tibetan Language.
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Tenzin Wangjor
Sept 15, 1983
Metro Gongkar near Lhasa, Tibet
Institute of Buddhist Dialectics
Tenzin attended local Chinese school until seventh grade. At the age of 16, he left school and joined Drikung Thi Monastery in his village to study Buddhist philosophy. He escaped Tibet with a group of few Tibetans crossed the Himalayas by foot and then finally to Nepal that took them 2- days. In India, he was sent to Drikung Kagyue Monastery for religious study and in March 2007, he passed the entrance test and joined the Institute.
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Thubten Samdup
April 15, 1982
Menkab-Mey, Neylam
Institute of Buddhist Dialectics
Thupten attended school until six grades and then left for Nepal to receive monastic education. Both of his parents are farmers with six children. Thupten was able to join the Institute of Buddhjist Dialectics in March 2007 after successfully passing his entrance test. He has finished the basic Buddhist course and now pursuing the first course of Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom).
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Kunchok Dorjee
1992
Toe Phurang, Western Tibet
Institute of Buddhist Dialectics
Kunchok parents are farmers in Tibet. He has three brothers and four sisters. He is the youngest one and his father always wanted him to get modern education. In 2001 He and his father escaped to India and decided to make him monk and he happily agreed with his father decision and joined Drikung Kagyue Monastery and later he was able to passed the entrance test and got admission to the Institute of Buddhist Dialects.
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Khamsang
Oct 1, 1989
Lhasa, Medok Gonkar
Institute of Buddhist Dialectics
Khamsang father passed away when he was eight years old. His mother despite many difficulties took the responsibility bringing up her ten children. Their mail source of income is farming, which is not enough to feed their children. Khamsang became monk at the age of 10 and was able to join Meru Monastery in Lhasa to be with his brother. He escaped Tibet along with few others. He was sent to TCV School in Suja near Dharamsala and in March 2007 He joined the Institute after successfully passing his entrance test.
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Choedak
November 5, 1987/Lhasa, Tibet
Institute of Buddhist Dialectics
Choedak was born in Lhasa and is the elder son of the two children. His family runs a small business. He received formal education from in Lhasa and studied till grade IX. He was sent to India by his parents in 1998 at the age of 10 and was admitted to TCV School. He studied there for five years, then decided to become a monk and study Buddhist Philosophy. In 2004, he got admission at Buddhist Dialectics. He is a very hardworking student who wants to become a writer.
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Gyaltsen Lobsang
July 15, 1990/Shekar, Tibet
Institute of Buddhist Dialectics
Gyaltsen left Tibet at the age of 12 to study Buddha Dharma and joined the Shekar Monastery in India. He studied there many years. In 2004, he was admitted to the Institute after passing the entrance examination.
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Lobsang Chenjor
April 15, 1982/Amdo, Tibet
Institute of Buddhist Dialectics
Lobsang studied in the local school in Tibet till grade XII. He became a monk at age 18 at Zongkhar Monastery in Tibet. In 2003, he left Tibet to receive blessing from his Holiness and to study freely. He studied at the Transit School for new arrivals in Dharamsala and was later admitted to the Institute. Lobsang has great interest in Tibetan grammar and poetry and wishes to publish a small magazine of Tibetan poetry and essays.
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Samten Gonpo
January 8, 1977/Gawa, Tibet
Institute of Buddhist Dialectics
Soepa was born to a nomad family in Amdo region of Tibet. He looked after their yaks and sheep with his brother. At age fifteen he decided to become monk and joined Rabya Monastery. In 2000, he left his monastery in Tibet to receive His Holiness Dalai Lama's blessing and continue his studies freely in exile. He joined Sera Jhe Monastery in India but had to leave because the climate did not agree with him. He was admitted to the Institute.
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Soepa Sangpo
February 17, 1978/Amdo, Tibet
Institute of Buddhist Dialectics
Samten was born in Gawa village in Tibet. As a child he attended the village school and left after four years to become monk in Lungshod Monastery. He escaped with a group of twelve people to India in 2003. He was admitted to the Institute in 2004 and has been doing well in his studies.
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Yeshi Chomphel
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Yeshi was born in Tsosham, Nepa. His father passed away and his mother works at fields. Whatever they grow they consume and the remaining crops were exchange with money. He has nine members in his family.
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Thupten Jampa
1989
Chuwar Gadhan Dopheling, Nepal
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Thubten father passed away and his mother is handicapped and not healthy, she was admitted at Tsering Elders home in Nepal. He is the only child and was admitted at the Monastery at a very young age due to the family financial problem.
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Thinlay Phutnsok
1992
Chuwar Gadhan Dopheling, Nepal
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Tenzin parents are farmers in Tsosham, Nepal. He has five members in his family and their only source of income depends upon their crops. His parents are very poor and cannot afford his education.
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Thinlay Jangchup
1990
Chuwar Gadhan Dopheling, Nepal
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Thinlay was born in Ronshar, his parents are farmers. Whatever they grow they consume and the remaining crops were exchange with money. He has four members in his family. Before he fled tibet he used to help his parents on the farm. Right now he is studying in grade I.
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Thubten Jangchup
2001
Chuwar Gadhan Dopheling, Nepal
22
Thubten father is a cook and only sole earner of the family, his mother works at home. He has one brother who is studying in School. Thupten was admitted at the Monatery in 2007. His father income is not sufficient for the family to send both of their childen to school and to feed themselves.
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Thubten Dorjee
1993
Chuwar Gadhan Dopheling, Nepal
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Phuntsok was born in Rongshar, Tibet. His parents are farmers. Whatever they grow they consume and the remaining crops were exchange with money. He has four members in his family. Before he fled tibet he used to help his parents on the farm. Right now he is studying in grade II.
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Yeshi Chomphel
1982
Chuwar Gadhan Dopheling, Nepal
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Yeshi Chomphel parents are farmers in Ling, Tibet. Whatever they grow they consume and the remaining crops were exchange with money. He has nine members in his family. He fled Tibet and joined the monastery. Right now he is studying in grade V.
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Jamsang
1987
Under Dept. of Religon & Culture Program
16876
Jamsang was born in Dege,Tibet. He became monk at age 10 and enrolled in a monastery in his village. He was not allowed to study religion in Tibet due to the restrictions imposed by the Chinese government; he came into exile to pursue his monastic education in Dzongsar Institute.
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Nyima Gonpo
1994
Under Dept. of Religon & Culture Program
16943
Nyima and his brother came to exile to study monastic education.Their parents cannot afford them financially to study and they want them to be educated and live a better life in exile.
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Phurbu Trinlay
1995
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16941
Phurbu was sent in exile in August 2005 by his family to study Buddhist education and live a better life. He joined Ngor E-van Choeden monastery.
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Phuntsok
1989
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16714
Phuntsok was born in Drachein Dzong, Tibet. He has been helping his family in farming. He came into exile in June 2005 to purse his religions studies and now he studies in a Bon Monastery in Nepal.
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Choedak Dorjee
August 7, 1999
Shalu Monastery
Choedak was born in a poor remote place in North East India. His family only source of income is farming, which is not sufficient for them to give education to their children. He was admitted at the monastery to study buddhist religious text.
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Jangchup Dorjee
January 2, 1998
Shalu Monastery
Jangchup was born in Mon-Tawang, India. His parents does farming and their living source of income is mainly depend on agriculture. He was admitted in the monastery by his parents wish in order to pursue monastic studies.
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Lobsang Gyatso
October 1, 1980
Shalu Monastery
Lobsang was born in Shigatse, Tibet. His parents are farmer. In 2005, he left his Shalu Monastery in Tibet to pursue further studies.
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Kunsang Dorjee
March 3, 1991
Shalu Monastery
Kunsang was born in a poor remote place in North East India. His family only source of income is farming, which is not sufficient for them to give education to their children. He was admitted at the monastery to study buddhist religious text.
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Lobsang Tsundue
November 7, 1981
Shalu Monastery
Lobsang was born in Shigatse,Tibet. He became monk at very small age and enrolled in a Shalu Monastery in his village. He was not allowed to study religion in Tibet due to the restrictions imposed by the Chinese government; he came into exile in 2005 to pursue his monastic education in exile Shalu Monastery.
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Soepa Gyatso
October 4, 1985
Shalu Monastery
Soepa was born in Shigatse,Tibet. He became monk at very small age and enrolled in a Shalu Monastery in his village. He was not allowed to study religion in Tibet due to the restrictions imposed by the Chinese government; he came into exile in 2005 to pursue his monastic education in exile Shalu Monastery.
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Tsering Dorjee
August 8, 1998
Shalu Monastery
Tsering was born in a poor remote place in North East India. His parents are farmers in Mon-Tawang. Their only source of income is farming, which is not sufficient for them to give education to their children. He was admitted at the monastery to study buddhist religious text.
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Geshe Tsipa Dorjee
1932
Derpung Loseling
Geshe Tsipa was born in Kham, Tibet. At the age of seven, he joined the local monastery and started learning preliminary course on Buddhism. Later he moved to Drepung Loseling Monastery in Lhasa, where he began intensive study of Buddhist Philosophy. In 1959, he fled to India and studied at Drepung Loseling Monastery in South India. After many years of struggle in learning, he succeeded in completing the traditional Buddhist studies and was awarded Geshe degree in Year 1981. Since then he has been giving teaching to many new comers for monastic examination.
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Geshe Lobsang Nyima
1939
Derpung Loseling
Geshe Lobsang Nyima was born in Kham, Tibet. He left his family at a very young age in order to enroll himself into Drepung Loseling Monastery in Lhasa, Tibet. At age 7, he received his ordination vows and continued his studies. He fled to India and moved with his proteges to resume his studies at Buxar refugee camp for couple of years. While in exile he received full ordination vows from His Eminence Ling Rinpoche. He along with other monks of his monastery moved to South India to pursue further studies at the reestablished Drepung Loseling Monastery and ever since he has been residing there. At the age 45, he completed his studies and was conferred the Geshe degree. He was highly appreicated for his selfless service in various capacities towards the development of the Monsatery. Due to his health problem. He has been on medication for many years. Your generosity will ease the expenses on his medical and other expense.
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Geshe Rinpoche Jampa Tashi
1933, Markham
Derpung Loseling
Geshe Jampa Tashi was in 1933 at a place called Tsalho Ulam in Markham. At age 17 he was enrolled into Zang Lha-zeo Dru Monastery in Tibet and soon received ordination vows from Most Venerable Tulki Yeshe Gyaltsen. He got an opportunity to enroll himself into Drepung Loselling and to continued his studies. In 1976 he successfully completed his studies and was awarded Geshe degree. He served at the Monastery in different capacites In addition, he had on several occassion given empowerments to thousand of devotees.He has had health problem which is a matter of great concern for him and his large number of students under his educational care. Your support to him will be highly appreciated.
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Ven. Lobsang Tsultrim
1935, Dhokham
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Ven. Lobsang wsa born in 1935 in Dherong District of Dhokham, Tibet. In 1953 he became monk at Drepung Loseling Monastery in Tibet and pursued his studies on Buddhist philosophy there until the Chinese invasion in Tibet in 1959. He escaped into India and resumed his studies at the Monastery.
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Geshe Kunchok Tsewang
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Geshe Kunchok was born in Markham, Tibet. He became monk at the age of nine and received ordination vows from a Geshe Choephel. At age 23 he received full ordination vows from most venerable Tulku Jamphel T. Yonten Gyatso. He also got the opportunity to study at Institute of higher studies at Varanasi where successfully completed studies for Acharya degree. in 1971, he appeared in the monastic final test and obtained the much coveted degree, Geshe Lharam-the highest degree conferred upon monk on completion of all his studes at the Monastery. In 2006 he was stuck by paralysis and has ever since been confined to bed. The disease has literally incapacited him in doing any kinds of spiritual activities except recitation. His prolong illness has incurred heavy medical expense which has left him financially in need of supporters. Every possible assistance to him will be highly appreicated.
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Ven Sonam Dadak
Derpung Loseling
Ven Sonam Dadak was born at Nangche, Tibet. He joined the Monastery at his native place at age 15. He studied Buddhist scriptures there until he was forced to leave during Chinese invasion in Tibet. At age 29 he along with other 1500 monks resettled at Buxor and resumed his studies. After 9 years at Buxor he moved to Drepung Loseling Monastery in South India, he successfully completed his studies and obtained Geshe degree at age 61. He went to Gyudmey Monastery for further studies where he spent one year. Presently he is 77 years old and was admitted to old and infirm people's home.
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Geshe Tsewang Tharchin
1939, Marpham
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Geshe Tsewang was born in Markham, Tibet. He joined the Monastery in his native place. In 1954 he moved to Lhasa to enroll himself into Drepung Loseilng Monastery. he escaped to India during Chines invasion in Tibet. He resettled at Buxor and resumed his studies. In 1969 he moved along with other monks to Drepung Loseling Monastery in South India After successfully completed his studies in 1985 he obtained Geshe degree. From then on he has been living at the Moanstery to continued his Dharma practice.
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Lobsang Dawa
December 23, 1966
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Ven. Lobsang Dawa was born in Nubra, Ladakh. At the age of nine, he became monk and joined Gaden Tashi Choeling Monastery and continue his study. At the age of thirteen he joined Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. During his studies in the Monastery. He had specialized in tantric courses and also different monastic musical instrument. He had an opportunity to served as head of the prayer committee of the monastery for ten years. He also served as the administrator of the monastery for three terms. He is presently teaching our small monks and helping with the day-to-day programs.
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Topden Tsering
February 22, 1952
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Ven.Topden was born in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh and became a novice monk at the age of eight at local Buddhist monastery. He completed all of his basic courses and joined Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in 1973. He is one the most senior monk. From very beginning he was interested in Tantric section and started doing his studies there. He has an experience of staying in meditationi for long time. He is also vey good cook as was inchaged of the monastery kitchen for long time.
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Lobsang Jampa
1974
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Ven. Lobsang is from very remote area near Tibet. He has one brother in the monastery. He joined the Monastery when he was six years old. He has completed all of his secondary courses and presently member of tantric section. He served as administrator for three terms.
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Kachen Tenzin Kalden
1971
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Kachen Tenzin Kalden is from Village Zanskar. He spent his childhood with his family and joined primary school till age eight. At the age of 13, he joined Tashi Lhunpo and continue his studies for whole twenty years, studied basic Buddhist philosophy and obtained Kachen degree in 2008. Presently he serves as disciplinarian in charge of the monastery and also practicing tantric course. He is incharge of the internal buddhist text exam for the monks. He has specialized in Monastic cham dances.
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Kachen Lobsang Sherab
1966
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Kachen Lobsang was born in Zanskar. At the age of 13, he joined Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. He is very brilliant and renowned scholar. After thirteen years of studies he obtained degree of Kachen. He is among the first group to joined International Gelupa Exam. After six years of exam he secured 1st division. He also had good knowledge of Tantric and specialized in monastic cham dance and mandala constructioin. When the High Abbot of the Monastery are out of station he serves as acting Abbot of the monastery.
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Kachen Lobsang Thuskhorr
1966
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Kachen Lobsang was born in Ladakh. He went to school and studied till fifth grade. At the age of twelve he become monk and joined Disket Monastery in Ladakh and stayed there for almost four years. At 16 joined the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery and studied basic Buddhis philosophy. He gained the title of Kachen in 1996. He is renowned scholar and a prayer initiator of the monastery. He is the head of the touring member and also serves as board member.
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Thupten Wangchuk
February 8, 1968
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Ven. Thupten is from remote village in Ladakh. Since childhood he did not get an opportinuty to join School. At the age of 15, he became monk and joined Lukhil Monastery in Ladakh. He joined Tashi Lhunpo Monastery for his further studies and till now continues his studies and also serves in different fields. He is specialized in prayes and chanting. He has obtained degree of Tsok Sak Pa, which is also one of the important ranking according to monastic rule. Presently he is the administrative in charge and will continue for three years.
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Geshe Kelsang Tenpa
1929
Derpung Loseling
Geshe Kelsang was born at Bawa, Tibet. At the age of 17, he was enrolled in Drepung Loseling Monastery in Lhasa. He was forced to leave Tibet due to the Chinese invasion in Tibet. He went to the Monastic refugee camp and later he came to the resettlement at Mundgod, where he earned Geshe Lharampa degree and in 1980 after completing his studies, he has been engaged in offering prayes and meditation.
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Geshe Tenpa Chophel
1934
Derpung Loseling
At the age of 14, he became monk in a local monastery and studied for seven years. At age 21, he joined Drepung Loseling Monastery in Tibet where he studied vigorously elementary subjects. He flee to India and studied on Buddhist Ethics and Treasure of Knowledge after receiving full ordination vows from His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In 1989, he succeeds Gelug examination and awarded Geshe Lharampa degree, the highest Geshe degree conferred. Since then he has been giving teaching to large number of monks.
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Gen. Lobsang Jinpa
1937
Derpung Loseling
Gen. Lobsang was born in Tibet in 1937. At the age of five, he entered in a local monastery. In 1951, he joined Drepung Loseling Monastery and became a member of its monastery in Lhasa. Unfortunately, he was not able to continue his study due to Chinese invasion in Tibet. He fled India and stayed at the monastic refugee camp at Buxadu, India until 1971 and then he moved to reestablished Drepung Loselng Monastery in South India. He served as a peon for the last seventeen years.
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Gen. Ngawang Khedup
1926
Derpung Loseling
Gen. Ngawang Khedup was born at Kham, Tibet. He joined local monastery at the age of eight. Later he joined Drepung Monastery in Lhasa to study five great subjects, beginning with logic and Prajnaparamita. In 1959, he fled Tibet, stayed at monastic refugee camp, and was able to continue his studies. He moved to South India and has been there until now. He has been suffering from arthritis for the last couple of years; he has been taken care of by his students
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