About Pema Khandro

Pema Khandro
Pema Khandro is a scholar-practitioner and Tibetan Buddhism teacher, renowned for founding Ngakpa International. She oversees projects like Dakini Mountain Retreat Center and the Buddhist Studies Institute. With a Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies, she holds lineage in Nyingma and Kagyu traditions, recognized as a tulku. Specializing in Vajrayana and Dzogchen, she emphasizes non-monastic training, actively teaching and advocating for Tibetan Buddhist traditions in North America. Pema Khandro has been featured in prominent Buddhist publications, contributed to Himalayan education through Ngakpa House, and is certified in Tibetan Naturopathy and Ayurveda.
Buddhist Studies Institute
Buddhist Studies Institute
Buddhist Studies Institute
Lukhang Temple mural depicting Dzogchen anuyoga practices such as tummo which work with the subtle body channels

List of well-known Dzogchen Teachers

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 .