Geshema Lobsang Chödrön
| PersonType | Category:Geshes |
|---|---|
| MainNamePhon | Geshema Lobsang Chödrön |
| SortName | Chödrön, Lobsang |
| bio | Lobsang Chodron was born in 1977 in Hansa village, Lahaul & Spiti, in the Indian Himalayas. The fifth of seven children in a farming family, she attended government school until age thirteen, when she traveled to Dharamsala to become a nun at Jamyang Choling Institute.
At Jamyang Choling, she studied the five major Buddhist philosophy texts under renowned teachers and took novice vows from His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1990. In 1995, she participated in the first nuns' debate session and had the honor of debating before the Dalai Lama. She continued to break barriers, becoming one of the first nuns to debate at the Monlam festival in the main temple in 2012—a privilege previously reserved for monks. Throughout her studies, Chodron also served in various administrative roles at the institute, including as accountant, cashier, and secretary. She attended international conferences, studied modern science through a program with Emory University, and taught junior nuns for four years. In 2016, after more than twenty-five years of study, Chodron became one of the first Tibetan Buddhist nuns to earn the Geshema degree—equivalent to a doctorate in Buddhist philosophy. She received her degree from His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Drepung Monastery in South India. Chodron credits her achievement to the support of the Dalai Lama, her teachers, family, and sponsors. She remains dedicated to supporting future generations of nuns and helping nunneries flourish through Buddhist teachings. (Adapted from Source Jan 11, 2026) |
| YearBirth | 1977 |
| BornIn | Hansa village, Lahaul & Spiti |
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