Soepa, Thubten

PersonType	Category:Authors of English Works Category:Tibetan Buddhist Teachers
MainNamePhon	Geshe Thubten Soepa
SortName	Soepa, Thubten
bio	Geshe Thubten Soepa was born in Zanskar, India in 1955. At the age of fourteen he entered the monastery of Dromo Geshe Rinpoche in Kalimpong and at 19, he was sent to Sera Je Monastery in South India. Geshe Soepa took his novice vows before Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche and his full vows before Kyabje Ling Dorjechang, the 97th head of the Gelug tradition (Tib: Ganden Tri Rinpoche). He also received many teachings and initiations from them, as well as from Ganden Zong Rinpoche. He attained the lharumpa geshe degree at Sera Je in 1997. After three years as resident teacher at Dzongkha Chode monastery, Lama Zopa Rinpoche invited Geshe Soepa to be the resident geshe of Aryatara Institut in Munich, Germany, where he taught for ten years. Geshe Soepa has travelled extensively in Europe and the United States, and teaches at many FPMT centers around the world. He is respected for his teachings on cherishing animals and is well known for his advocacy of animal rights and his stance on leading a vegetarian life. Protecting the Lives of Helpless Beings, a book by Geshe Soepa, presents a detailed discussion in support of vegetarianism and animal welfare. He passed away in Mysore, India, on November 2, 2022. (Source Accessed Oct 29, 2021)
YearBirth	1955
YearDeath	2022
BornIn	Zanskar, India
IsInGyatsa	No
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The Geluk tradition traces its origin to Tsongkhapa, who propagated a modified version of the Kadampa lojong and lamrim teachings. It is the dominant tradition of Tibet, having established its control of the government under the figure of the Dalai Lama.