Venerable Khenpo Gawang began his Buddhist studes at age 10 and studied with the great Dzogchen Yogi Khenpo Karma Tsepten in Tibet. In India, Khenpo Gawang continued his studies at Namdroling Shedra under the guidance of his Holiness Penor Rinpoche. During his time at Namdroling Khenpo Gawang met Kybje Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and they became close friends. In 2003, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche invited Khenpo Gawang to come ot the West to teach in Shambhala centers. With the blessings of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche he moved to America and began teaching western students. A major project for Khenpo Gawang is his effort to build the Munsel School for children in Tibet. For more information visit www.munselschool.org and www.pemakarmo.org.
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