About Thubten Damcho

Venerable Thubten Damcho, born in Singapore, discovered Buddhism while studying at Princeton University. After returning to Singapore, she embraced monastic life at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery. Her encounters with Venerable Chodron and diverse retreat experiences solidified her commitment. She became an anagarika at Sravasti Abbey in 2012 and a fully ordained Bhikshuni in 2013. She serves as an assistant to Venerable Thubten Chodron, offers Dharma talks globally, and contributes to tasks ranging from translation to meditation guidance. Her journey reflects a profound transformation from a student to a dedicated and influential Bhikshuni.