21 tara Puja
khenpo Sonam

Tara is the female Buddha of liberating activities, who manifests in 21 forms to benefit sentient beings. His Holiness the Dalai Lama has specifically encouraged all people to practice Tara to eliminate obstacles and protect health this year. In honor of the year 2021, Khenpo Sonam, director Lhundrup Choling Dharma Center practices the 21 Para puja to bring healing to all.

Khenpo Sonoam is the resident teacher at Lhundrup Choling. Born in Bhutan and studied for his Khenpo degree in Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan. He arrived in the United States in 1999, spending nine years in Pema Osel Ling Dharma center in Northern California before arriving in Los Angeles.

Holder of a number of lineages, Khenpo focuses his teachings on the Longchen Nyingthig and Dudjom Tersar lineages. He has studied with a number of masters including Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche, Kyabje Chatral Rinpoche, Khenchen Rigdzin Dorje Rinpoche, and his Root Lama, Kyabje Thinley Norbu Rinpoche

Completely fluent in English, Khenpo Sonam is known for his ability to communicate the most difficult Buddhist concepts in a way that makes them accessible for his students. Khenpo currently resides at LCL in West LA with his wife, Tshering, and their children.