The Kalachakra Tantra in the Year of Compassion

Venerable Jhado Tulku Rinpochey comes to Tibet House US for a Dharma Talk,
Monday, December 1, 2025, 6:30PM, Bob Thurman Introducing.

Free | In-Person Only | Suggested Donation Tickets

Join us for a fascinating discussion by Ven. Jhado Rinpoche, on the nature of, and impact of the Kalachakra Tantra in this seminal Year of Compassion, celebrating His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday.

Rinpochey is known for his exceptional achievements, holding the highest degree of Geshe Lha Rampa, and for being the former abbot of Namgyal Monastery, the personal monastery of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Rinpoche is also recognized for his dynamic teaching style and ability to connect with students from diverse backgrounds.  A brief introduction by Bob Thurman will begin the evening's proceedings. 

Khensur Jhado Tulku Rinpoche is a highly respected lama of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Born in 1954 near Lhasa, Tibet, he is known for his exceptional achievements, holding the highest degree of Geshe Lha Rampa, and for being the former abbot of Namgyal Monastery, the personal monastery of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Rinpoche is also recognized for his dynamic teaching style and ability to connect with students from diverse backgrounds. At age three, he was recognized as the 6th incarnation of the abbot of Jhado Monastery. He received his monastic vows from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and Ling Rinpoche. He completed his wisdom education at Sera Je Monastery and his yogic proficiency as Vajra master at Gyuto Tantric University. He served the Dalai Lama as abbot of Namgyal Monastery from 1991-1997. He received many transmissions from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and other great masters. In the last number of Kalachakra Grand Initiations done by His Holiness, close to His Holiness’ side, he assisted in the many self-initiatory preparation rites the Vajra Master of such a cosmic ceremony has to undertake. He has given the initiation himself numerous times, in India, the Mongolias, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. He continues to teach globally, and at Nalanda Monastery in USA .