Geshe Tenzin Legtsok graduated from Sera Jey Monastic University in South India where he studied classic Indian Buddhist treatise and their Tibetan commentaries in the tradition of ancient Nalanda University. He has been ordained as a Buddhist monk since 2001. Born in Virginia, USA in 1973, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Kenyon College in 1995. The question, “What makes for the most happy and meaningful life?”, which compelled him to major in philosophy during college, gradually led to his study of meditation and philosophy with teachers among the exiled Tibetan communities in India and Nepal from 1999 until the present. For the past fifteen years he has tried to make basic Buddhist teachings accessible to various audiences in India and the US through lectures, essays, and meditation instruction.
Events with Geshe Tenzin Legtsok
Daylong Retreat: Climate change and BodhichittaSeptember 27, 2025
In-Person and Online Via Zoom Saturday, September 27 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Bodhichitta is the heartfelt wish for all beings—not just oneself—to be free from suffering and reach their fullest potential. As we face the degradation of our climate, we are called to recognize our deep interconnectedness with all…
Discovering Buddhism, Module 12: Wisdom of EmptinessSeptember 30 - November 23, 2025
In Person at Land of Medicine Buddha and Online via Zoom Register for this Program Six Tuesday Sessions September 30 – November 4 , 2025; 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm PT In Person and Online via Zoom Practice Day Sunday, November 23, 2025; 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm PT In…
Medicine Buddha FestivalOctober 25, 2025
Saturday, October 25 10 am – 4:00 pm Join us for a joyful day of community, healing, and practice as we celebrate the Medicine Buddha Festival. The day begins with warm chai, cookies, and the raising of the beautiful thangka, followed by a special Medicine Buddha Puja. Enjoy a delicious…
Daylong Retreat: Meeting Political Unrest with a Compassionate HeartDecember 13, 2025
In-Person and Online Via Zoom Saturday, December 13 9:00 am – 5:00 pm We are living in a time of social and political turmoil. For some, this unrest may feel distant, while for others, its impact is deeply personal. Either way, many of us are struggling to navigate this moment.…