Shechen Khenpo Gives Teachings in New York City

November 6th, 2013  |  Published in NEWS

Shechen Khnepo Humgtampa will speak on Victory Over Aggression at Tibet House in New York City on November 17th.

Khenpo will discuss how to turn compassionate values into action. He will explain the path of compassion both philosophically and practically, as that path relates to the arising of aggression and other emotions. Khenpo Hungtrampa is a graduate of the Shechen Philosophical College (Shedra) in Nepal and currently lives and teaches in the United Kingdom.

We are pleased to present this rare opportunity to meet a teacher who has trained in the Shechen Monastery in Nepal in the tradition of the great 20th century master Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.

A co-presentation of Tibet House and Dilgo Khyentse Fellowship.

Sunday, November 17

4PM-6PM

Tibet House 22West 15th Street New York, NY

General: $25  suggested donation        click here to register

About Khenpo Hungtrampa

Khenpo Hungtrampa was born in 1982 in the Dolpo region of Nepal, into the distinguished Buddhist family lineage of Hungtram. His earliest education was with his grandfather, the Dzogchen master Hungtram Rinpoche

At the age of nine he moved with his brother to Kathmandu and entered Shechen Monastery where he received teachings from some of the leading contemporary Nyingma teachers. He excelled in his studies, and graduated from the Shechen Philosophical College (Shedra) earning the highest degree of Khenpo.

With his knowledge of the Dharma and command of the Nepali language, Khenpo has translated for His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Drupwang Penor Rinpoche, Trulshik Rinpoche, and Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche.

In 2007 Khenpo was appointed as the first ever Buddhist Chaplain to the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense, with the special responsibility to serve the Gurkha battalions in the British Army. He has also accompanied these soldiers on tours of duty in Afghanistan giving both public and private counsel and teachings. Khenpo lives in the UK and teaches in various Buddhist centers, schools, and universities throughout that country.