About Geshe YongDong

Geshe YongDong Losar, known as Geshela, is a revered Tibetan Bön lama and spiritual teacher based in Courtenay, BC. Born in 1969 in Tibet's Ngawa County, he entered Nangzhig Monastery at thirteen, earning the geshe degree after eleven years of intensive study. Escaping to India, he studied under eminent masters including the Dalai Lama and Menri Trizin before settling in Canada. Founder of Sherab Chamma Ling and Bon Da Ling centers, Geshela teaches globally, known for his humor, humility, and deep commitment to Bön teachings.
Geshe YongDong Losar, known as Geshela, is a revered Tibetan Bön lama and spiritual teacher based in Courtenay, BC. Born in 1969 in Tibet's Ngawa County, he entered Nangzhig Monastery at thirteen, earning the geshe degree after eleven years of intensive study. Escaping to India, he studied under eminent masters including the Dalai Lama and Menri Trizin before settling in Canada. Founder of Sherab Chamma Ling and Bon Da Ling centers, Geshela teaches globally, known for his humor, humility, and deep commitment to Bön teachings.
Lukhang Temple mural depicting Dzogchen anuyoga practices such as tummo which work with the subtle body channels

List of well-known Dzogchen Teachers

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Rinpoche, Vajrayāna
In the realm of contemporary Dogzen teachers, a diverse array of masters and practitioners offer profound teachings and guidance worldwide. Introduction to Dzogchen Teachings Dzogchen, often referred to as the "Great Perfection," is a profound teaching and meditation practice within Tibetan Buddhism. It emphasizes direct realization of one's true nature, known as rigpa, beyond conceptual frameworks and intellectual understanding. Considered the pinnacle of spiritual attainment, Dzogchen teaches that every being possesses intrinsic wisdom and purity, which can be .
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