Ven. Khenmo Tsering Lhamo
Ordained in 1990 at Shugseb Nunnery in Tibet, Khenmo Tsering Lhamo has dedicated over three decades to the study, practice, and teaching of Buddhist philosophy and ritual. A graduate of the Nyingma Nunnery Institute in Himachal Pradesh, India, she holds a Master’s in Buddhist Philosophy and has advanced studies in the profound texts of Jigmé Lingpa, Longchenpa, and Nagarjuna.
The title “Khenmo,” the feminine form of Khenpo, signifies mastery in Buddhist philosophy and teaching, an honor rarely bestowed upon women. Her October 2025 arrival at Tara Mandala marked a historic and inspiring moment: the flowering of decades of commitment within the Tibetan nunneries, and a living example for practitioners around the world.
Khenmo Tsering Lhamo is in residence at Tara Mandala on a sponsored visa, offering students an extraordinary opportunity to connect with her vast knowledge and deepen their understanding of the Dharma.
Category: Visiting Teachers
Upcoming Programs by Ven. Khenmo Tsering Lhamo
Treasury of Precious Qualities Part I
Tara Mandala is honored to host Khenmo Tsering Lhamo’s first public teachings in the West. Khenmo la will be in residence at Tara Mandala for three years, teaching residents and sangha, and supporting many of the programs taking place on the land this summer. Her weekly teachings on the Treasury of Precious Qualities will be […]
White Dakini Drubcho
Also with Lama Tsultrim Allione, Tulku Ösel Dorje, Lama Gyurme Rabgye and Lopön Beth Lee-Herbert
For five intense days, Tara Mandala becomes a crucible of focused energy, where you will engage in precise tantric arts to purify obstacles and generate an ocean of merit. The true magic of this gathering lies in its radical generosity; the accumulated blessings are poured out freely for the entire community. To witness or participate […]
Family Camp
Also with Jonathan Barfield, Lara Harsh, Kate Greer Dickson and Kent Tompkins
Get ready for a summer camp experience where fun, family, and Dharma intertwine! The theme of this year’s camp is ‘The Four Immeasurables’ or the boundless qualities of loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity. These values will be interwoven throughout our programming for each age group, with exercises for all. Our family camp is packed […]