Pema Khandro

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About the Teacher

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Tulku Pema Khandro, Ph.D is an internationally renowned teacher and scholar of Buddhist philosophy. She is the founder of Ngakpa International and its three projects, The Buddhist Studies Institute, Dakini Mountain, and the Yogic Medicine Institute. In her work as a Buddhist teacher, she is an authorized Lama and lineage holder of the Nyingma and Kagyu traditions and was enthroned to carry on the lineage of her predecessor, the first Pema Khandro, an early twentieth-century yogini from Eastern Tibet, whose primary practices were Dzogchen and Chod.

Pema Khandro has led a vibrant worldwide community since 1999. Through the Buddhist Studies Institute, she also offers a complete curriculum of training in Tibetan meditation and Buddhist Philosophy. She has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, a Master’s degree specializing in Tibetan studies, and a Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from the University of Virginia. Today she is a Professor of Buddhist studies. Her scholarly research focuses on the history of Dzogchen and on Women in Tibetan Buddhism.

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The timeless wisdom of Pema Khandro Rinpoche
I dont know if it is appropriate to use the word venerable, but that is what came to mind as I was thinking of what to title this review- "The Venerable Pema Khandro Rinpoche" 🙏🏾. I know religions have their own meanings for this word, but venerable to me means a wise, respectable holy person. I say this thinking of a scroll I keep in my Quan Yin mantra necklace tube that says "Humans aren't meant to succeed, humans are here to make beauty for the holy so the world succeeds" ~ by Martin Prechtel. In my mind he was connected to people like Rinpoche when he said that. This quote is my life mission and finding that holiness in myself THROUGH Rinpoche reflecting her holiness to me was priceless 🌟. I dedicate my life to be of service to the world and humanity, and I am honored to have found a woman, scholar, humanitarian, teacher and leader in the sacred and holy container of Pema Khandro. I do not intent to have this review seem like I am putting her on a pedestal because she is so humble I would never want anyone to have that impression based off my words. These words are unconditional love spoken with clarity that if you want to see a reflection of the beauty you are, may your journey lead you to Ngakpa International and the Buddhist Studies Institute founded and directed by Pema Khandro Rinpoche🌸.

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