Segyü Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Wangdu
Khen Rinpoche entered Sera Je Monastic University in South India in 1970, where he devoted more than two decades to the traditional training in Buddhist philosophy, debate, and meditation under the guidance of his teachers. Following completion of the rigorous geshe curriculum, he continued his studies in Vajrayana at Gyume Tantric College, one of Tibet’s foremost institutions for advanced tantric practice.
Khen Rinpoche came to stay with us at LMB and teach several times before the pandemic, and before he was appointed to the post of Abbot (Khenpo) of Gyume Tantric College, a post he occupied for three years, and after which he was appointed Abbot of Segyü Tantric College, the oldest of the Tantric Colleges in the Gelugpa tradition, a post he currently holds. There he is a real jewel, and has dedicated already several years to developing the monastery and especially the school which serves boys from miles around.
Khen Rinpoche was then known to us as Geshe Wangdu. Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche on more than one occasion referred to Khen Rinpoche to praise him for the purity and strength of his guru devotion. He was very pleased that he had accepted to come to LMB to teach, especially the more difficult topics of the FPMT Basic Program. He was very popular with the students and with the local Tibetan Community.
Khen Rinpoche is especially known for presenting classical Buddhist texts with exceptional clarity and precision. Whether teaching foundational topics or profound philosophical subjects, he skillfully bridges centuries-old wisdom with the questions and challenges of contemporary life, making the Dharma accessible to students at every stage of the path.
Upcoming Programs by Segyü Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Wangdu
Rare Teachings with Segyü Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Wangdu
This September, Land of Medicine Buddha is deeply honored to welcome Khen Rinpoche back to the centre. During this extraordinary three-week teaching series, Rinpoche will offer an exceptional program of retreats and evening teachings spanning the complete Buddhist path—Lamrim, emptiness, bodhichitta, mind training, and culminating in a White Tara Long Life Empowerment and retreat, including […]
White Tara Retreat with Long Life Empowerment and The Three Principal Paths
Wednesday, September 16 – Wednesday, September 23 In Person in the Gompa or Online 7-Day Retreat Part of the Three Week Teaching series Segyü Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Wangdu We warmly invite you to join us for this rare and precious opportunity to receive teachings on White Tara and Lama Tsong Khapa’s Three Principal Paths. […]
The Three Principal Paths
Wednesday September 16 – September 23 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm In-person or Online via Zoom Part of the Three Week Teaching series Segyü Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Wangdu We warmly invite you to join us for this precious opportunity to receive teachings from the highly respected Segyü Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Wangdü on The Three Principal […]
Lama Chopa Puja
Monday, September 21 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Lama Chopa, also called Guru Puja, is a beautiful, profound practice where we make offerings to and request blessings and inspiration from the Three Jewels and the Spiritual Teacher (whether or not the teacher is physically present). Lama Chopa with Tsog Offering is an excellent practice for […]
The Eight Verses for Training the Mind
Also With Venerable Steve Carlier
Saturday, September 26 – Sunday, September 27 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm – 4:00pm In Person in the Gompa and Online via Zoom Weekend Retreat Part of the Three Week Teaching series Segyü Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Wangdu Join us for a transformative retreat exploring Eight Verses for Training the Mind, one of the […]