Yangten Rinpoche – How to Develop Bodhicitta
June 14th 2026, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm
We are extremely delighted to welcome Yangten Rinpoche for a special public teaching on How to Develop Bodhicitta.
Bodhicitta, often translated as the “mind of awakening,” is the heartfelt wish to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. It is considered the very heart of the Mahayana Buddhist path and the source of compassion, courage, and meaning in our lives.
Yangten Rinpoche will offer this teaching primarily for the students attending our ongoing Introduction to Buddhism Course (in Hindi), but members of the public are also warmly welcome to attend.
Translation
Hindi Translation (In Person)
- Geshe Kailash Bauddha
English Translation (via Zoom)
- Geshema Kelsang Wangmo
Please note that the English translation will be available only through Zoom. If you wish to attend the teaching in person at Tushita and require English translation, please bring:
– Your mobile phone
– Earphones/headphones
– Mobile data
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide Wi-Fi access for participants.
Joining the English Translation on Zoom
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Meeting ID: 833 0988 9264
Passcode: 510350
You can see a short biography of Yangten Rinpoche below, or read a more extensive biography of Yangten Rinpoche, composed by Tenzin Tsepag (HH the Dalai Lama’s English Translator) – PDF .
Yangten Rinpoche was born in Kham, Tibet, in 1978. He was recognised as a tulku aged 10, and enthroned at Kandze Monastery. In 1990, at the unusually young age of 12, he entered the Geshe program at Sera Mey Monastery and graduated with a Geshe Lharampa degree (with distinction) in 2007, aged only 29.
After graduation, Rinpoche joined Gyuto Monastery for 2 years and completed the traditional tantric studies there. During his time at Gyuto Monastery, Rinpoche helped His Holiness the Karmapa as a debate assistant.
In 2008 Rinpoche was called up by His Holiness the Dalai Lama to work in His Holiness’ Private Office and has assisted His Holiness on many projects, including being selected to compile a book on Buddhist Science, from the Kangyur and Tengyur.
Yangten Rinpoche also composed a long-life prayer entitled “Panacea of Pure Nectar” for Lama Zopa Rinpoche, following his illness in 2011, which you can read here. You can also see a poem written by Yangten Rinpoche called “I Love You, my enemy “here.
Below are two recent photos of Yangten Rinpoche at work in the office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
