"The reason behind an action determines whether it is good or negative, regardless of size or appearance."
Ngagyur Kadag Institute was founded in January 2025 by Khenpo Pem Tsheri Sherpa at the request of the Nepali Buddhist community.
Khenpo Pem Tsheri Sherpa
Khenpo Pem, born in Marbu, Dolakha, Nepal, near the Tibetan border, began his monastic training at Namdroling Monastery in South India at the age of nine. Under the guidance of his root guru, Penor Rinpoche, he studied Buddhist philosophy, completing his MA in 2012. He then served as a Resident Lama at Kunzang Palyul Choling for nine years and was awarded the title of Khenpo in 2018. Dedicated to sharing the healing power of dharma, he has taught globally, including in Nepal, the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, Bhutan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Known for his warm, engaging style, he makes profound teachings accessible and practical.
“Motivation is the most important so whatever you do, you should have positive and pure motivations or intentions.”
~ Khenpo Pem Tsheri Sherpa
- A revered Buddhist master, was born to Kanurbu Sherpa.
- Nurtured in the cradle of Himalayan tradition.
- Grew under the guidance of their profound teachings
- Lifelong journey of wisdom, service, and enlightenment.
Khenpo Pem Tsheri Sherpa Guru
H.H. Penor Rinpoche
His Holiness Pema Norbu Rinpoche (Penor Rinpoche) was the 11th Throneholder of The Palyul Lineage of Nyingma. One of the foremost masters of the Buddhist tradition of Tibet, he served as the Supreme Head of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism for over ten years. He was considered the reincarnation of Vimalamitra and living embodiment of Vajrapani. Throughout the Buddhist community he was respected for his vast knowledge and accomplishment and for the integrity and strength with which he upheld the Buddhist teachings. His Holiness attained Parinirvana on March 27, 2009...
H.H.Karma Kuchen Rinpoche
His Holiness Karma Kuchen Rinpoche was born to mother Tsam Chod and father Dorje Namgyal on 28-08-1970. His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche recognized him as the unmistaken reincarnation of Karma Thegchog Nyingpo..
H.H. Chogtrul Mugsang Kuchen Rinpoche
Chogtrul Mugsang Kuchen Rinpoche Jigme Kunzang Tenpai Nyima was born to father Penpa Dorji and mother Sonam Yangzom in Nepal, on the auspicious tenth day of the fourth Tibetan month, corresponding to 10.06.1974....
H.H. Chogtrul Gyangkhang Rinpoche
Chogtrul Gyangkhang Rinpoche ‘Thupten Mrawai Nyima Jigme Singye Chogle Nampar Gyalwai De’ (the Sun Who Speaks Buddha Dharma and Fearless Lion Who is Victorious Over all Enemies)....
His Eminence Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche
Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche was born in 1936, at Riphu, a village in Dege Jomda, Kham Province, Tibet. When he was eight, as a cowboy, he studied reading and writing Tibetan from his uncle Lama Chozang...
His Eminence Khenchen Namdrol Tshering Rinpoche
Khenchen Namdrol Tsering (or Tshering) Rinpoche took birth in 1953, in Dege, Tibet. At the age of seven, because of the political situation in Tibet he fled to India with his family and settled in Bylakuppe, South India...
Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche
Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche was born in 1954 in a village near Lhakhang Dzong in the southern region of Tibet bordering Bhutan called Lhodrak. From his birth, his parents had a strong feeling that they should place him in the nearby monastery of Nub Namkha’i Nyingpo.
Khenpo Pem Tsheri Sherpa A Journey in Buddhist Teachings
Khenpo Pem Tsheri Sherpa was born in Marbu, Dolakha, Nepal, near the Tibetan border. At the age of nine, he joined Namdroling Monastery in South India and began his monastic training. There, he studied the traditional Buddhist curriculum, starting with Tibetan grammar and ritual practice, and advancing through profound teachings such as Abhidharma, Interdependent Origination, Middle Way Philosophy, and The Great Perfection. He holds deep gratitude for his root guru, Penor Rinpoche, whose kindness and guidance shaped his spiritual path.
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