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Our Monks
Our Monks PDF Print E-mail
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The following venerable monks who have served at the Gyuto Vajrayana Center in San Jose, California:

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Ven. Thupten Donyo PDF Print E-mail

The Founder and director of the Organization

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As any of you know who have visited the Center, Ven. Donyo never sits still, never gets to finish a meal and is constantly on the telephone. His desk is covered with papers. He sits in an office with several computers, fax machines, copiers and high speed internet connections. Dealing with monks, monasteries, embassies, Dharma students, friends from the Tibetan community and utility bills, as well as requests for tours, blessings and CDs, Ven. Donyo is a whirlwind of activity. He also does all the shopping as he is the only monk who is fluent in English and who can drive.  Ven. Jampa Thaye, one of the senior monks, wanted me to tell you that Ven. Donyo is also very special as he has three beds, and the other monks only have one. Besides his regular bed, Ven. Donyo often falls asleep in his chair, in his office and on the couch going over paperwork. The monks say that Ven. Donyo is frequently up until 2 or 3 o’clock in the morning! He always thinks big because he often says the America is the land of opportunity and one needs to think big.

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Upcoming Events

  • One Day Tara Practice
    February 04, 2012 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm)

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    White Tara is associated with practices which can contribute to enhancing one’s life span and overcome life-threatening hindrances. White Tara practice can also be done on behalf of someone who is ill. By relying on White Tara and reciting her mantra,...

  • Meditation Class with Roger Stevens
    February 05, 2012 (10:00 am - 11:00 am)

    RogerStevenRoger Stevens will be leading a guided meditation class twice a month, every other Sunday morning from 10 am to 11 am at the Center. There will be an opportunity for discussion after the meditation session. Share your experience with others. Everyone is...

  • Lamrim Teaching by Geshe Chonyi
    February 05, 2012 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
    Geshe ChonyiThe stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Lamrim) is one of the great classics of Tibetan Buddhism which Lama Tsongkhapa founded came from the Kadam tradition, where Atisha and other great masters devised a systemized structures of study known as the...
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