About Keith Dowman

Keith Dowman, known affectionately as "golden dorje," is a revered translator and teacher of Dzogchen, steeped in over five decades of immersion in Buddhist practices. Originally from England, he arrived in Banares, India in 1966 and later settled in Kathmandu, Nepal. Dowman studied under eminent Dzogchen masters like Dudjom Rinpoche and Kanjur Rinpoche, receiving profound teachings and transmissions. His translations, including works by Longchenpa and the hagiographies of Tibetan masters, reflect his deep understanding of Buddhist philosophy and meditation. Based in Tepoztlan, Mexico since 2021, he continues to teach radical Dzogchen worldwide, emphasizing its universal and nonsectarian essence.
Keith Dowman, known affectionately as "golden dorje," is a revered translator and teacher of Dzogchen, steeped in over five decades of immersion in Buddhist practices. Originally from England, he arrived in Banares, India in 1966 and later settled in Kathmandu, Nepal. Dowman studied under eminent Dzogchen masters like Dudjom Rinpoche and Kanjur Rinpoche, receiving profound teachings and transmissions. His translations, including works by Longchenpa and the hagiographies of Tibetan masters, reflect his deep understanding of Buddhist philosophy and meditation. Based in Tepoztlan, Mexico since 2021, he continues to teach radical Dzogchen worldwide, emphasizing its universal and nonsectarian essence.