About Geshe Thubten Sherab

Geshe Thubten Sherab was born in a small village in the the western part of Nepal. He entered Kopan Monastery at the age of nine and completed his Geshe studies at the famous Sera Je monastery in South India, followed by a year at Gyumed Tantric College. Since then, Geshe Sherab served the Foundation for Preservation of Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) in several roles, including Head Master of Kopan Monastery’s school, Director of the FPMT Board and Head Master of the Kopan Monastery. Currently Geshe Sherab is the resident teacher in the Thubten Norbu Ling FPMT Center in New Mexico, USA and also spends much of his time touring the world and teaching. Geshe-la has a unique gift of presenting often complex Buddhist topics in a simple, warm and accessible manner. He has much experience with Western students, which helps him to explain Dharma to us in a practical and applicable way.
Geshe Thubten Sherab was born in a rural area located in the western region of Nepal. At nine years old, he enrolled at Kopan Monastery and later completed his Geshe studies at Sera Je monastery in India. He then spent an additional year at Gyumed Tantric College. Geshe Sherab has been involved with the Foundation for Preservation of Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) for a long time, taking on various roles such as Head Master of Kopan Monastery’s school, Director of the FPMT Board and Head Master of the Kopan Monastery. Presently, he is the resident teacher at Thubten Norbu Ling FPMT Center in New Mexico, USA and also travels extensively, giving teachings all around the world.
Tibetan Buddhist Tradition

Geshe Thubten Sherab on overcoming ignorance for lasting happiness

20
Jun
2024
Tibetan Buddhist Tradition

Geshe Thubten Sherab answering questions on Yamantaka initiation

17
Apr
2024
Mahayana Tradition

New Pilgrimage Book by Geshe Thubten Sherab

20
Sep
2023