Dungse Lama Pema Rinpoche was born into a family of great Buddhist practitioners, whose ancestry goes back to the 13th century Buddhist master Guru Chokyi Wangchuk. Lama Pema first learned Buddhist practice and teachings from his father at a very young age. In 1981, he left his family monastery in remote Tsum valley, Nepal, and became Buddhist Monk in Thrangu Monastery while still a young boy. Since then Lama Pema has studied extensively on philosophies, rituals and meditation techniques from various Buddhist teachers, particularly from his Guru, The Very Venerable Ninth Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. In 1989, Lama Pema received full ordination of a Bhikshu from Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche.In 1997, he completed his three year retreat at Namo Buddha in Nepal under the guidance of Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. He held many important positions serving his Guru, from school Principal at Shree Mangal Dvip Boarding school to Vajra Master at Thrangu Monastery. In 2003, Lama Pema travelled to Vancouver, Canada to establish Thrangu Monastery Canada, and is the resident Abbot there. Dungse Lama Pema has dedicated his life to practicing and teaching the Dharma, and travels extensively worldwide.
