Venerable Losang Gendun

Venerable Losang Gendun has dedicated nearly four decades to practicing Buddhism and has served as a Bhikshu in the Tibetan tradition for the past 19 years. Prior to his ordination, he worked in diverse fields such as palliative care, technology, refugee organizations, and management. His extensive training includes ten years of studying Buddhist philosophy and practice in monasteries across France, India, Nepal, and Myanmar. Additionally, he spent over four years in retreat, immersing himself in Tibetan sutra and tantra, as well as the Burmese Theravada Forest Tradition.
For the last 15 years, Ven. Gendun has taught worldwide, sharing his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy, psychology, and meditation. He serves the aspirations of H.H. the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche as part of the FPMT (Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition). Ven. Gendun is also a member of Mind & Life Europe, a multidisciplinary laboratory that brings together researchers and contemplative practitioners to explore the nature of experience.
Beyond his Buddhist affiliations, Ven. Gendun serves as an interreligious canon at the Peace Cathedral in Tbilisi, Georgia, and collaborates with a Mevlavi Sufi dargah in Istanbul.
In 2023, he founded The Buddha Project, which engages in long-term guidance for Buddhist meditators, scientific research, art projects, and intercontemplative social engagement.

Events with Venerable Losang Gendun

FPMT In-Depth Meditation Training
September 6 - November 29, 2025

  Year 3, Term 1: The Radiant Ground: Emptiness and Buddha Nature Saturdays: September 6th to November 29th 6:30 AM- 9:00 AM (PST) Online via Zoom    In-Depth Meditation Training (IDMT): We are excited to partner with the Buddha Project and many other FPMT centers worldwide to offer this wonderful,…

FPMT In-Depth Meditation Training
September 6 - November 29, 2025

  Year 3, Term 1: The Radiant Ground: Emptiness and Buddha Nature Saturdays: September 6th to November 29th 6:30 AM- 9:00 AM (PST) Online via Zoom    In-Depth Meditation Training (IDMT): We are excited to partner with the Buddha Project and many other FPMT centers worldwide to offer this wonderful,…

Heart Essence of Buddha Nature Retreat
October 10 - 12, 2025

In-Person and Online via Zoom “To be empty of self is to be full of others” – Venerable Gendun In this weekend retreat, we will explore the profound connection between Buddha Nature and compassionate activity, uncovering how the wisdom of emptiness naturally gives rise to boundless compassion.  Guided by the…