Qualifications

Postgraduate Qualifications

  • MA Buddhist Studies/Tibetology, University of Hamburg, Germany. Awarded first class result. Thesis: A Study, Translation and Critical Edition of Tāranātha’s Commentary on the Heart Sūtra. Supervisor: Prof. Dorje Wangchuk.
  • MA Philosophy, King’s College, London, UK. Thesis: Definitions of Happiness awarded first class result and commendation by the External Examiner. Supervisor: Dr. Peter Goldie.

Tibetan Language and Buddhist Studies

  • 2017- 2019   Tibetan Language and Grammar, Dolma Ling Nunnery, Sidhpur, HP, India.
  • 2014 – 2017     Tibetan Philology, Classical Tibetan and Sanskrit, University of Hamburg, Germany.
  • 2014    Rigpe Dorje Philosophy and Tibetan language program, Pullahari Monastery, Boudha, Nepal.
  • 2012 – 2014     Colloquial Tibetan, Classical Tibetan, Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy, Dharamshala, India.
  • 2007 – 2008     Advanced Tibetan Language and Buddhist Philosophy, Library of Tibetan Works and Archives,Dharamshala, India.
  • 2006 – 2007     Colloquial and Classical Tibetan, Rangjung Yeshe Institute, Boudha, Nepal.

Awards

Ashoka Grant, Khyentse Foundation, November, 2018. Awarded for translation project ‘Innate Kālacakra’.