About Ngagyur Kadag Institute
Ngagyur Kadag Institute is a non-profit organization founded in January 2025 by Khenpo Pem Tsheri Sherpa at the request of the Nepali Buddhist community.
The aim of the Institute is to help bring both temporary and ultimate happiness to all beings. This is accomplished through spiritual programs and humanitarian support that allow people’s true potential to shine forth.
Our current project is the Educational Program on Philosophy and Psychology, which will take place in Kathmandu, Nepal, from May 21–23, 2026. You do not need to identify as a Buddhist to attend this event.
The Institute also has several long-term goals:
To establish a higher secondary school in Nepal that integrates modern education with Buddhist studies, including psychology.
To organize awareness-based educational and humanitarian programs worldwide.
To establish a hospital that provides quality medical treatment at the lowest possible cost.
To establish an old-age care home that offers a comfortable living environment with comprehensive medical and personal care.
To create a network of international Dharma centers under the spiritual guidance of Khenpo Pem Tsheri Sherpa.
About Khenpo Pem
Khenpo Pem Tsheri Sherpa was born in, gaurishankar Rural municipality ward No-7 Marbu Dolakha, Nepal. When he was 9 years old, his father sent him to study at Namdroling Monastery bylakoppe Mysore district Karnataka state, south India. At 18 years old, he received the esoteric teachings of Tantra, laying the foundation for the higher practices. He entered Ngagyur Nyingma Institute (NNI) in 2002, the college of Tibetan Buddhism called (Shedra). There he studied general Buddhist Philosophy as well as specific Nyingma teachings as well as Tibetan grammar, poetry, and Tibet’s political and religious history. He excelled in all his subjects.
Principle of Khenpo
Recognize the value of what benefits you and contribute to its continuation through generosity and gratitude.
Deliberate Before Reacting
Investigate thoroughly and control your emotions before responding.
Assess the Situation Rationally
Determine if the problem is fixable or not, and respond accordingly.
Believe in the Law of Causality
Understand that every effect has a cause under natural law.
Understand Interdependent Origination
Recognize that all phenomena arise from other phenomena and are interconnected.
Importance of Positive Motivation
Ensure your actions are driven by positive and pure intentions.
Practice Meditation
Engage in meditation on compassion and the nature of emptiness.
Guru's Philosophy
Live and let live. This simple yet profound principle guides all actions. Any activity that doesn’t harm oneself or others is considered acceptable. It’s through this compassionate and non-harmful way of living that we can find true peace and happiness.