Sungrab Woeser

It is not my specific intention to spread the word of Buddhism. Nevertheless, I feel it as my obligation and duty to pass on the teachings of Buddha to those who have a special connection with the Buddhist tradition.

Whether you call it Dharma or not, I consider it essential in life to be a good person, with beneficial thoughts, acting positively and being a source of wellbeing for all living beings.

Sometimes I feel like it is not helpful to use the name of a religion – or in this case, Buddhism. This might give the impression that it is something separate and exclusive. While it is more important that we respect and value each other, by recognizing the importance of others.

In this sense, the Buddhist doctrine and practice can contribute to a good cause, that interests many people. Without having to be Buddhist in particular.

Biography of Sungrab Woeser – Leen van der Meij

1993

Dharma student of venerable Lama Khenchen Sherab Gyaltsen Amipa

1993 – 2010

Student, secretary and education leader in buddhist Centre Sakya Thegchen Ling, The Hague, The Netherlands.. Under guidance of khenchen Sherab Gyaltsen Amipa.

2002, 2008, 2012 en 2016

Full Lam Dre Cycle by H.H. Sakya Trizin, in France, England, and Germany.

Study of several Dharmatexts, with HH Dalai Lama in Switzerland, France, Germany and the Netherlands.

1998 – 2010

Founder and chairman of the ‘National Platform Buddhism and Dying’.

December 2009

Ordination in novice monk, delivered by Venerable khenpo Dakpo Woeser, Sakya Tsechen Ling, Kuttolsheim, France.

2010

Emigration to Austria.

Buddhist Centre

2006 – 2009, 2014, 2016 and 2024,

Study of buddhist Philosophy at International Buddhist Academy (IBA), Kathmandu, Nepal.

Bodhicaryavatara, Abhidharma, Samatharetreat, Metta, four limitlesses. Hevajratantra with HH Ratna Vajra 42 Trizin.

2016 Retreat at IBA in Samatha- and Metta meditation, under guidance of venerable Dhammadipa

2004 and 2014

Pilgrimage 2014  to Lumbini, Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Rajgir, Kushinagara, in India. with respectively Acharya Lekshey and Lama Geshe Tenzin.

And 2004 with Acharya Lama Lekshey.

2017 uptill now

Return to the Netherlands. Estabishling an Open Buddhist Network Programm in compliance with Social Cultural Organisations.

Studyprogramms with their Holinessess 41st, 42nd and 43 Sakya Trizins in Europa.