ABOUT LAMA LHANANG & WISDOM PATH CENTERS

Venerable Lama Lhanang Rinpoche is a spiritual teacher of the Nyingma Longchen Nying-Thig order of Tibetan Buddhism. He has studied with many great masters from different lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. The Sang Long Monastery in Eastern Tibet has recognized him as the reincarnation of Ken Rinpoche Damcho, an emanation of Nubchen Namke Nyingpo (one of the 25 disciples of Padmasambhava). He shares teachings from an unbroken lineage in a way that is fresh, cross-cultural, and current for these times. He is an accomplished instructor of meditation, Anu-yoga, art, feng-shui, cultural and historical studies as well as a skilled practitioner of Tibetan medicine. Lama Lhanang is gifted in addressing the needs of individuals so as to touch them in a gentle and profound way, and offers private consultation on business and personal relationships.

Lama Lhanang was born, raised and educated in Golok, Amdo in northeastern Tibet. Today he lives and teaches in the Los Angeles area and travels extensively throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico teaching, consulting, speaking, and conducting spiritual ceremonies. In addition to these activities, elsewhere on this website you'll find information on Lama's artwork, Dharma and Wisdom Path Cultural Centers, as well as Project Wisdom Path.

Wisdom Path Centers
Widsom Path Centers Worldwide are independently run and operated Dharma Centers and non-profit organizations inspired by the Vision of Lama Lhanang Rinpoche to provide students, the community and public with Buddhist teachings, centers of fellowship and places to meditate and develop their practice. Lama Lhanang serves as the spiritual teacher at the Centers. With his generous guidance, the Wisdom Path Centers continue to grow and provide meaningful service to students and the public. They are found throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and soon to be founded in Europe and Asia.

Education
Lama Lhanang Rinpoche was born, raised and educated in Amdo, Golok in Eastern Tibet. His natural gifts as an artist and scholar were evident early on. At seven years old he began to study Tibetan feng-shui with Raya Lama, and at the age of ten he began to study with the famous artist and scholar Awo Kar-la. At this time he also began his formal training with his uncle, Lama Jingyam, and studied reading, writing and chants.

The Mahasiddha Orgyen Ridgzin encouraged Lama Lhanang to enter the monastery to continue formal studies. Hence, at age fourteen he entered Thubten Chokhor Ling Monastery where he studied for seven years with his root teachers, His Holiness Kusum Lingpa and Lama Choying Rinpoche. He also studied with Kyilong Chenchok Tulku, Khenpo Padma Chojor, and in Nepal with Thinley Norbu Rinpoche. He learned Ngondro, Mahayoga, Anuyoga and the Great Perfection Vehicle with these teachers and finished the necessary retreats to become a spiritual teacher of the Nyingma Longchen Nying-Thig Lineage. He is an accomplished instructor of meditation, yoga, art, Feng-Shui, cultural and historical studies as well as a skilled practitioner of Tibetan medicine.

Upon completion of his monastic studies, he went on pilgrimages to holy places in Tibet, China, Nepal and India. He received many teachings and transmissions from His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, the Panchen Lama and other highly realized teachers. His travels then brought him to the United States where he currently resides.

Youth Activities
Much of Lama’s work focuses on the youth of the world. He is a keynote speaker and workshop leader at many international youth conferences, schools and churches. He has participated in conferences at The Church of Today in Michigan, Earth Dance Global Gathering 2000 of Native Peoples, the Alternative High School in Scarborough, Canada, Native Peoples of Winnipeg, and the Peace Pole conference at the University of Illinois. In his work with young people, Lama offers guidance to the problems of everyday life. He calls upon his own experience to assist youths with their concerns about the future and their search for identity, focusing on their feelings and how to use them in a peaceful and positive way.

Orgyen Rinchen Ling
Lama is the Founder and President of Instruction of Orgyen Rinchen Ling Tibetan Culture Center, a non-profit educational organization based
in El Centro, California. Project Wisdom Path is one of the many projects initiated by Lama Lhanang to help preserve Tibetan Culture.

Artistic Work
Lama Lhanang is a gifted artist, musician, storyteller and dancer. His artwork has been exhibited at various locations throughout the world, including a recent show at the Julie Rico Gallery in Santa Monica, California. Lama’s stories for children are featured
Happy World and Meeting With the Mother Fish, which include both illustrations and text by Lama. In dance, Lama’s vision for peace throughout the world has inspired a healing dance group which performs the Nine Goddess Dance representing global peace.

Philosophy
Lama Lhanang’s philosophy of life centers around happiness:

"Life is a gift offering lessons in both the good and the bad. Be patient. Our hearts will grow stronger from the learning."

Lama loves the elderly, for they are our past. He loves the youth, for they are our future. He believes in universal love for everyone, regardless of racial or cultural differences. We are all brothers and sisters. We are all the same. The Truth is the same for all of us. Seek the Truth.