About Khenpo Sönam Tobgyal

Khenpo Sonam Tobgyal Rinpoche, founder of the Riwoche Tibetan Buddhist Temple in Toronto, was born near the Dokham Riwoche monastery in Tibet. Coming from a family renowned for their integrity and spiritual dedication, he was mentored from a young age by his uncle, Riwoche Khenpo Drodul. He studied at the first shedra in Riwoche and became one of its first Khenpo graduates. Fleeing to India in 1960, he trained under numerous esteemed masters. In 1990, he established a thriving dharma community in Toronto.
Khenpo Sonam Tobgyal Rinpoche, founder of the Riwoche Tibetan Buddhist Temple in Toronto, was born near the Dokham Riwoche monastery in Tibet. Coming from a family renowned for their integrity and spiritual dedication, he was mentored from a young age by his uncle, Riwoche Khenpo Drodul. He studied at the first shedra in Riwoche and became one of its first Khenpo graduates. Fleeing to India in 1960, he trained under numerous esteemed masters. In 1990, he established a thriving dharma community in Toronto.