Venerable Gyalten Chimé

Venerable Gyalten Chimé (Lisa DuPont, M.S.), is an American Buddhist monastic in the Tibetan, Gelug tradition with over 25 years of  experience in study and retreat in Tibetan Buddhism with numerous Tibetan Masters. Ven. Chimé also brings her many years of training & experience in psychology/neuroscience and is a certified instructor of Emory University’s Cognitively Based Compassion Training (CBCT).

Upcoming Programs by Venerable Gyalten Chimé

The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

February 11 - April 8, 2026

Ongoing Wednesday Evenings Starting February 11, 2026 6:30 – 8:00 pm PT Location: Wisdom Center of Santa Cruz and Online via Zoom The Galleria, Suite 240 COMMUNITY ROOM 740 Front Street, Santa Cruz​​​ Land of Medicine Buddha is honored to host this course in collaboration with The Wisdom Center of Santa Cruz. In hopes of building […]