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.
the beginning
In the year of 2011 he completed his master degree and After he received his degree with the title of Lopon (master in English or Acharya in Sanskrit) he has been giving teachings, and participating in many ceremonial occasions such as in Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Nepal, Bhutan and India, as well as in Europe in France, Portugal and Germany, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and the United States of America. His teachings include Buddhist teachings on meditation, Bodhicitta, philosophy. And especially traditional of Palyul Nyingma teachings and the great perfection method of practice. He also excels in ritual activities such as lama dance (chyam) and puja.
The Journey
In 2018, he received the degree of Khenpo (doctorate or Ph.D. in Buddhist Philosophy) from H.H. Karma Kuchen Rinpoche at Namdroling Monastery. At present, he is chief Lama of Chhamba Gumba and Yarjang Gumba the Buddhist temple, located in Gaurishankar rural municipality ward-7 Marbu Dolakha, Nepal and also he traveling the world to spread Buddha’s doctrine with the wish of benefit to oneself and all sentient beings.
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.