About Khenpo Sonam

Khenpo Sonam, also known as Professor Sonam in academic circles, has served as the resident Khenpo at Thrangu Monastery Canada since March 2013. Born into a family of six siblings in a pristine and picturesque region, he embraced monastic life at age 7. Renowned for his academic prowess, particularly in Buddhist debate, Khenpo pursued further studies in South India under various Tibetan Buddhist scholars. He now imparts his knowledge at Thrangu Monastery, teaching on seminal texts like Shantideva’s "Way of the Bodhisattva" and Gampopa’s "Precious Garland of the Supreme Path." Khenpo Sonam exemplifies scholarly dedication and spiritual practice, following the teachings of Kyabje Thrangu Rinpoche.
Khenpo Sonam, also known as Professor Sonam in academic circles, has served as the resident Khenpo at Thrangu Monastery Canada since March 2013. Born into a family of six siblings in a pristine and picturesque region, he embraced monastic life at age 7. Renowned for his academic prowess, particularly in Buddhist debate, Khenpo pursued further studies in South India under various Tibetan Buddhist scholars. He now imparts his knowledge at Thrangu Monastery, teaching on seminal texts like Shantideva’s "Way of the Bodhisattva" and Gampopa’s "Precious Garland of the Supreme Path." Khenpo Sonam exemplifies scholarly dedication and spiritual practice, following the teachings of Kyabje Thrangu Rinpoche.
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