A life devoted to Dharma, teaching and sacred knowledge.
I am Venerable Ludup Gyatso. I was born in 1969 in Bhutia Busty, Darjeeling, where I was also raised.
Age 8
Entered monastic life at Ghoom Guru Sakya Monastery under His Eminence Sakya Khenpo Sangay Tenzin.
Entered monastic life at Ghoom Guru Sakya Monastery under His Eminence Sakya Khenpo Sangay Tenzin.
Age 18–26
Studied Buddhist philosophy under S.K.S. Tenzin.
Studied Buddhist philosophy under S.K.S. Tenzin.
Age 26 onward
Began long service as a monastic teacher at Guru Sakya Monastery, Ghoom.
Began long service as a monastic teacher at Guru Sakya Monastery, Ghoom.
Age 29
Undertook advanced Vajrakilaya training under Venerable Khenpo Thupten Sangpo.
Undertook advanced Vajrakilaya training under Venerable Khenpo Thupten Sangpo.
Astrology Studies
Studied under Lama Wangla of Ghoom, Venerable Phuntsok Dorjee of Kalimpong, and Palden Namgyal of Sikkim.
Studied under Lama Wangla of Ghoom, Venerable Phuntsok Dorjee of Kalimpong, and Palden Namgyal of Sikkim.
2026
Completed Indian yoga teacher training at Hatha Yogashram, Rishikesh.
Completed Indian yoga teacher training at Hatha Yogashram, Rishikesh.