Born as Sherab Lodro in Nangchen, Kham, Tibet
Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche
Deceasedखेन्पो त्सुल्ट्रिम ग्याम्त्सो रिन्पोछे
Also known as Sherab Lodro
Prominent Tibetan Buddhist teacher of the Karma Kagyu lineage, based at Boudhanath in Kathmandu
About
Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche was born Sherab Lodro, in Tibet’s Kham region. He became a highly respected teacher of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, a major school of the religion. He earned the rank of Khenpo, equal to a doctorate in Buddhist studies.
He was based for decades at Boudhanath in Kathmandu. There, he taught generations of students, in Nepal and abroad, including the prominent teacher Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. Many people saw him as one of the great meditation masters of his generation. He died in 2024, at age 90.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1934-03-01
- Birthplace
- Nangchen, Kham, Tibet
- Profession
- Buddhist teacher, Scholar
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Deceased
- Died
- 2024-06-22
Career & life timeline
- 1934-03-01
- 20th century
Settled at Boudhanath, Kathmandu, and became based in Nepal
- 2024-06-22
Died at Boudhanath, Kathmandu, at age 90
Achievements
Trained generations of Buddhist students at Boudhanath
Including the prominent teacher Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
Last updated: 2026-09-06