དྲྭ་རྒྱར་གཟིགས་མཁན།
དྲྭ་རྒྱར་གཟིགས་མཁན།
Associate Professor of Sakya Sampradaya Shastra
Khenpo Dakpa Senge has received traditional Acharya (M.A) Degree from Sakya College, Dehradun. He was conferred Khenpo title (Ph.D.) by His Holiness the 42nd Sakya Trizin (Head of the Order). He is currently working as Associate Professor in the Sakya Sampradaya, Faculty of Hetu Avam Adhyatma Vidya Department of Sampradaya. His teaching area involves Buddhist philosophy, Buddhist ethics and social harmony.
His key interest is centered on Buddhist and non-Buddhist philosophy, researching on Buddhist scriptures and daily practice, critical editing, searching for sources of references from Tibetan traditional scriptures Kagyur/Tengyur/Sungbum of different Tibetan editions.
Apart from his regular duties, he composes research text and articles, guiding to the Ph.D. students. He also attends and delivers talks in many International and National Seminars, Workshops, Symposium and Conferences in the campus and other states.
Assistant Professor of Sakya Sampradaya Shastra (Contractual)
At present Acharya Dechen Wangmo is the Assisting Teacher of Sakya Sampradaya at the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS) Sarnath, Varanasi – 221007 ( India).This position primarily focuses on articulating and teaching Essential Buddhist Practices. Concentrating on the intellectual propensity of each individual student, Acharya Dechen Wangmo is proving most skillful in nurturing that propensity into fruition.
After receiving Shastri (B.A), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)together with Tibetan Honors, Post-Graduate (Acharya Degree)from CIHTS, Sarnath, her academic career reached a most significant turning point! Having received The Sacred Sakya Teachings Lamdre (Path with Results) from His Holiness the 42nd Sakya Trizin Rinpoche, Dechen Wangmo was catapulted into an ordained nun at the age of 26. Planning to return to her Ph.D. studies, a second significant turning point occurred as she was graciously offered the post of Principal at Sakya College for Nuns, Dehradun. Together with the administration of Sakya College for Nuns from 2009 – 2020,DechenWangmo successfully taught classical Tibetan language, both comprehension and composition. After many years of ground breaking administration and studies, a handful of Sakya nuns graduated with the recognition of their Acharya Degrees. A triumphant moment for the Sakya Nuns, her mission was accomplished! After 11 years, Dechen Wangmo has returned to CIHTS, Sarnath to pursue her Ph.D studies. Commencing in 2022, Dechen Wangmo was also given responsibility for the additional charge of Warden of the Girls hostel of CIHTS, Sarnath.
Once again in 2023, CIHTS has entrusted Acharya Dechen Wangmo with the responsibility of moulding some 160 female enthusiastic young minds, students who reside in the hostel, to not only they grow as individuals but to enhance the progressive reputation of CIHTS itself, highly relevant to the modern ever-changing world.
Assistant Professor of Sakya Sampradaya Shastra (Contractual)
Lopon Ngawang Thokmey holds M.A. in Buddhist Philosophy from Sakya College at Dehradhun, Uttarakhand and teaches in Sakya Sampradaya, Faculty of Hetu and Adhyatma Vidya. His teaching area involves tenets of the four Indian Buddhist Philosophical Schools: Madhyamaka, Yogacara, Sautrantika and Vaibhashika; Buddhist Pramana, Madhyamika, Paramita and Buddhist Ethics.
His research interest includes Madhyamika and Buddist Tantara. He is well versed with Sanskrit, Hindi and Tibetan Literature.
Assistant Professor of Sakya Sampradaya Shastra (Contractual)
Khenpo Ngawang Zodpa joined Ngorpa Centre in Uttarakhand for the Buddhist monastic ritual education in the year of 1981. Having graduated from there, Khenpo Ngawang Zodpa joined Dzongsar Institute in Himachal Pradesh in 1988 and studied the Buddhist philosophy under the guidance of the late great master Khechen Kunga Wangchug. On instance of his master, he joined Sakya College in Uttarakhand in 1992 for further knowledge of Buddhism, and studied both Sutra and Tantra under the futuristic guidance of the late great master Khenchen Migmar Tsering until the graduation. Taking his comprehensive comprehension of the Buddhist philosophy, he was first appointed as an assistant teacher at the Sakya College, and later as a teacher for his great services. In 2004, he was transferred to Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies for Sakya Sampradaya Shastra teaching, for his great knowledge of the Buddhist philosophy and contribution to it. Along with conducting the classes, Khenpo Ngawang Zodpa not only gives teachings on Buddhism as per the CIHTS’s will, but also has composed many critical articles on Buddha Dharma, and has translated the four Buddhist canonical scriptures into the English literatures from the Tibetan so far. In 2011, Khenpo Ngawang Zodpa visited Russia for imparting Buddhist teachings and conducting Tibetan literature officially as per the order of CIHTS, Sarnath Varanasi.
Assistant Professor of Gelug Sampradaya Shastra
Dr. Ngawang Tenphel joined Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in 1995 and received Acharya degree in 2004. Subsequently, he continued his studies at Sera Mey Monastary and received Geshe degree in 2008. In the meantime, Dr. Ngawang Tenphel served as a guest faculty at CIHTS. His Ph.D. on “The Concept of Atman and Anatman in the Philosophies of Ancient Indian Non-Buddhist Schools and School of Buddhism” was awarded in 2013 from CIHTS.
In 2014, Dr. Tenphel was appointed as Asst. Professor in Gelug Sampradaya at CIHTS. He was elected as President of 46་་ Gelugpa Students’ Welfare Committee (GSWC) in 2015 and again from 2019 to 2021. He also served as president of Alumni Association of CIHTS from 2021 to 2022. He is GSWC in-charge too. He has also played a pivotal role in organizing scores of conferences, national and international seminars in the institute itself.
Currently, he is the students’ dean along with supervising Ph.D. scholars. Besides, Dr. Ngawang Tenphel has published some books and articles in various journals and websites.
Assistant Professor of Gelug Sampradaya Shastra (Contractual)
Geshe Rigzin Dorjee holds Karampa (B.A.), Lopon (M.A.) and Lharampa degree (equivalent to Doctorate) in Buddhist Philosophy from Losel Ling Monastic University, South India. He teaches in Geluk Samparadaya Department, Faculty of Hetu and Adhyatma Vidya. His teaching areas are Madhyamakavatara and Paramita. His research interest focuses on the critical works on Madhyamaka and Pramana. He has great experience in analytical writings in both Sutra and Tantras.
Assistant Professor of Gelug Sampradaya Shastra (Contractual)
Geshe Tenzin Dhemeyhas received Geshe Lharampa degree (equivalent to Ph.D.) from Gelugpa University, Karnataka. He joined the Drepung Losel Ling Monastic Collage in 1997 and since then rigorously studied five major Buddhist sciences, viz., Pramana, Pragyaparamita, Madhyamika, Vinaya and Abhidharma. During the six years of Gelug great examination in Gelugpa University; he secured first position for five consecutive years. He studied Buddhist Psychology, epistemology, Buddhist ethics and logic for twenty-four years and has earned traditional Karampa (B.A.) and Lopon (M.A.) degrees with first grade. Later on, he joined Gyumed Tantric University to study four classes of Tantras, specializing in Guhyasamaja, Chakrasamvara and Vajrabhairava. He further studied Buddhist tantric practices and methods for meditating on Nadi, Vayu & Bindu and earned Geshe Ngagrampa degree (highest degree in Tantra philosophy) with first position in the final examination. Additionally, he has studied modern science for four years at Drepung Losel Ling Meditation and Science Center. In 2021 he has shouldered the responsibility of Geshe Lethokat Drepung Losel Ling Monastic Collage, that is to supervise quality assurance in imparting knowledge in the monastic environment.
At present, he is teaching Buddhist philosophy at CIHTS, Varanasi in Department of Sampradaya Shastra, Faculty of Hetu and Adhayatma Vidya. He has keen research interest in analysing Madhyamaka philosophical system and illusory body and intermediate state of dream phenomenology propounded in Guhyasamaja Tantra. Keeping up with the current trends in pedagogy, he is devoted himself in bringing about dynamic change in imparting knowledge in classroom settings.
Assistant Professor of Gelug Sampradaya Shastra (Contractual)
Dr. Tenzin Nyima (Vidya Kumar)has received his Ph.D. and M.Phil. degrees from Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, and his doctoral thesis is entitled, “Critical Analysis on Relation of Body and Mind from Buddhist Perspective”. He has studied Buddhist Psychology, Buddhist Epistemology, Pramana and Prajñāpāramitā at Drepung Losel Ling Monastic Collage, Karnataka for 8 years and then he joined CIHTS in 2006 and earned the titles of Shastri (B.A) and Acharya (M.A). Currently, he is engaged in teaching Buddhist Philosophy at his alma mater, in Department of Sampradaya Shastra, Faculty of Hetu and Adhayatma Vidya. Taking into account the current trends in the contemporary education and changes in socio-cultural environment he combines traditional wisdom with modern educational pedagogy to impart knowledge in the class.
He constantly invests himself in research areas that are primarily centred around exploration of dynamics of mind, meditation, spiritual awakening and philanthropic mindfulness through the progressive approach of the ancient Indian wisdom. He has knowledge of Hindi, Tibetan, English, Sanskrit and Pali languages which enabled him to translate selected Sutras, crucial articles and hymns of prayers. Furthermore, he has been interpreting teachings/lectures of eminent scholars on various occasions across India. He has published several research articles on Buddhist studies and Himalayan-culture in reputed national journals. Apart from his academic responsibilities, he is a member of several committees in the Institute and has coordinated workshops, seminars and symposiums. In the meantime, he has participated and presented papers in the national and international seminars.
Assistant Professor of Kargyud Sampradaya Shastra (Contractual)
Dr. Mehar Singh Negi joined CIHTS (2000 batch) for higher studies and received his Acharya degree in 2009 followed by M. Phil degree in 2011. He is UGC NET qualified and has accomplished Doctorate degree in 2020. Since 2011 he has been engaged in teaching Buddhist Philosophy in Sampradaya Shastra Department as a Guest Faculty. He has served as Kargyud Committee President in 2015, 2018 and 2021 and completed restoration work of the text ‘Abhisamayalankarvrittih Pindhartha’.
Associate Professor of Kargyud Sampradaya Shastra
Dr. Ramesh Chandra Negi holds a PhD Degree from CIHTS, Sarnath, Varanasi. Currently, he is Associate Professor in Department of Sampradaya Shastra (Kargyud) under the Faculty of Hetu Evam Adhyatma Vidya and as an additional duty he is the Chief Editor (Prof.) of Dictionary Department. At present, along with teaching work of Kargyud Sampradaya Shastra, he is engaged in editing and translating works of texts of Dictionary Department and Kargyud Sampradaya.
Teaching Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy, Restoration, Translation, Editing and Vipassana Meditation are the fields of his specialization.
He has 32 books published, 14 books in progress of publication and about 90 other publications such as research papers and translated texts.
Associate Professor of Kargyud Sampradaya Shastra
Dr. Tashi Samphel received Acharya degree in 1983 from CIHTS. In 1989 he obtained Ph.D. degree from Sampuranand Sanskrit University, Varanasi. He was awarded Research Fellowship by UGC for his Ph.D. He has served in the Rare Buddhist Texts Research Unit, CIHTS as a Research Assistant from 1989 to 1996. He worked as Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Kagyud Sampradaya Shastra before getting promoted to Associate Professor in 2008. He was nominated as a member of Academic Council for two terms. He has worked as Director on deputation at Songtsen Library, Center for Tibetan and Himalayan Studies from 2008 to 2011, Dehardun (Affiliated with Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University, Tehri Garwal, Uttarakhand). He received The Global Mahasaddhammajotika Award presented by Younker Historical Research Foundation, Meerut (U.P.) that was sponsored by Ministry of Culture, Government of India in 2019.
Assistant Professor of Nyingma Sampradaya Shastra
Kenpo Sanga Tenzin holds B.A., M.A. and Khenpo (Ph.D) degree in Buddhist Philosophy in the year 2001, 2004 and 2011 respectively form Ngagyur Nyingma Institute, Bylakuppe, Karnataka and teaches in Samparadaya Shastra, Faculty of Hetu and Adhyatma Vidya. His teaching area involves around the works of Masters of Nyingma tradition in Tibetan Buddhist comprising with the major texts of Mādhyamika, Paramita, Pramana and Abhidharma. He has specialised in Tibetan Literature, History and in both sutra and tantra fields. His research interest focuses on the critical works on Prajñāpāramitā and Mādhyamika. He has been papers on Mādhyamika and Uttra tantara. He also poses vast knowledge on the study of Himalayan and Tibetan history.
Assistant Professor of Nyingma Sampradaya Shastra, (Contractual)
Kenpo Ogyan Jampa holds B.A., M.A. and Khenpo (Ph.D) degree in Buddhist Philosophy in the year 2007, 2010 and 2018 respectively form Ngagyur Nyingma Institute, Bylakuppe, Karnataka and teaches in Samparadaya Shastra, Faculty of Hetu and Adhyatma Vidya. His teaching area involves around the works of Masters of Nyingma tradition in Tibetan Buddhist comprising with the major texts of Madhyamaka, Paramita, Pramana and Abhidharma.
He bears the wide knowledge of terminology of Buddhist Schools as he has widely contributed in Monlam Grand Tibetan Dictionary containing 223 volumes(https://monlamdic.com) for which he co-authored as representative of Scholars of Nyingma tradition for over seven years. Khenpo Ogyen Jampa envisions special interest in Paraman in general and specially to the proponent of Equal Number of Subjects and Objects in the view of Sautrantika and higher tenets, number of cognitions in terms of all four tenets and in Buddhist tantara as well.
Assistant Professor of Nyingma Sampradaya Shastra, (Contractual)
Khenpo Palzang Dargye holds Prajnaparamita Shastra (B.A.), Lopon (M.A.) and Khenpo in the year 2009, 2012 and 2018 respectively from Ngagyur Nyingma Institute, Bylakuppe, Karnataka. His teaching area involves around the works of Masters of Nyingma tradition in Tibetan Buddhist comprising with the major texts of Madhyamaka, Paramita, Pramana and Abhidharma. And he speaks Tibetan, English, Hindi and Nepali.
He had published his dissertation ‘The First Tibetan Work on Logic and Epistemology’ focussing on Tibetan King Trisong’s work on Logic. His research interests focus on the major works of Pramana and Madhyamak. Khenpo Palzang has been applying Modren Research Methodologies including Philology and crical edition in his classes in which he bears commendable knowledge and work experience as well.
Assistant Professor of Mool Shastra
Geshe Tenzin Norbu is an Assistant Professor in Buddhist Philosophy, Head of the Department of Mool-Shastra. He is also a visiting scholar at the University of California Irvine and Tibetan Initiative U.S.A. He holds a Geshe Lharampa degree (Equivalent to Ph.D.) from Gaden Shartse Monastic Institute and Geshe Ngagrampa Degree (Buddhist Tantric Education) from Gyuto Tantric Monastery. His teaching and research focuses on the Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist Science & Buddhist Religion based on the instructions and precepts of Buddha and five major collections of the Buddhist commentarial tradition such as Buddhist Logic and Epistemology, Mahayan Buddhist Studies of Six Perfections, Middle way Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist Psychology and Phenomenology. Besides teaching and research, Geshe Tenzin Norbu has organized several national seminars. He has also performed the duties of Warden, Education Councillor of Dialectical sessions and he is member of several committees.
Assistant Professor of Mool Shastra
(Contractual)
Geshe Tharkey holds Karampa (B.A.), Lopon (M.A.) and Lharampa degree which is equivalent to Doctorate in Buddhist Philosophy from Sera Je Monastery in the year 2004, 2006 and 2009 respectively and teaches in Mool Shastra, Faculty of Hetu and Adhyatma Vidya. His teaching area involves tenets of the four Indian Buddhist Philosophical Schools: Madhyamaka, Yogacara, Sautrantika and Vaibhashika; consisting the subjects of Buddhist Pramana, Madhyamika, Paramita and Buddhist Ethics.
His research interest includes major works of Nalanda masters and Buddist Tantara. He has deep knowledge in the works of Jetsong Khapa and Jetsun Choekyi Gyaltsen.
Geshe Lobsang Wangdrak is an Assistant Professor in Indian Buddhist Philosophy, Department of Mool Shastra, Faculty of Hetu and Adhyatma Vidya. He holds a Degree of Geshe Lharampa (Equivalent to Doctorate in Philosophy) from Sera Jey Monastic Institute, South India. He received a degree of Ngagrampa, Doctrine in Buddhist Tantra, from Gyumed Tantric University, South India.
His teaching area involves tenets of the four Indian Buddhist Philosophical Schools: Madhyamaka, Yogacara, Sautrantika and Vaibhashika; consisting of the subjects of Pramāṇa, Abhidharma, Abhisamayālaṅkārālokā, Madhyamakavatara, Twenty verses by Vasubandhu, Thirty verses of Vasubandhu, Mūlamadhyamakakārikā, Tattvasangraha, Madhyamak’alangk’ara, Bodhisattvacaryavatara and Roots verses of the Middle Way. He has participated as speaker in national and international seminars, and has written and published several standard articles. He has served two years as a Warden, and Education Councillor of Dialectical sessions and as member of several committees.
Assistant Professor of Mool Shastra
(Contractual)
Lopon Tsultrim Gyurmey holds Prajnaparamita Shastra (B.A.) and Lopon (M.A.) degree respectively form Ngagyur Nyingma Institute, Bylakuppe, Karnataka and teaches in Mool Shastra, Faculty of Hetu and Adhyatma Vidya. His dynamic teaching includes the major works of Indian Buddhist seers of the yore like Nagarjuna, Aryadeva, Asanga, Vasubandhu, Chandrakirti, Dignaga, and Dharmakirti. His research interests focuses in the field of Madhyamaka, Paramana and Abhidharma.
Assistant Professor of Bon Shastra
(Contractual)
Ven. Geshe Namdak Tsukphus has completed his Ph.D. in Bon philosophy from Menri Monastery, Kotlapanjola Oachgat, Solan, Himachal Pradesh. He is currently member of the 15th Tibetan Parliament in Exile and Guest lecturer of Bon Sampradaya and Mool Shastra in CIHTS. Additionally, he holds various positions in Tibetan social and cultural institutions.
Assistant Professor
Ven. Geshe Phuntsok Tsunzin holds a Geshe Degree from Yungdrung Bon Ratna Menling Academy of Philosophy, awarded in the year 2021-2022. She is currently engaged as a Guest Faculty in the Department of Bon Sampradaya Shastra, Faculty of Hetu Evam Adhyatma Vidya. She has teaching experience of teaching Yogic Methods at Gyalrigong Monastery and Preliminary Practice & Meditation at Jadong Ritho Nunnery between 2008-2009. She served as the Literature & Philosophy Teacher at Tsungon Ratna Menling Nunnery, Dholangi from 2017 to 2022. She has participated in several International and National Seminars on Non-Sectarian Traditions, Tibetan – Himalayan Studies, and Nuns’ Empowerment Programs in which she presented papers and talks. She also served as the Chaplain, Treasurer, Disciplinarian, Chant Master of the Ratna Menriling Nunnery in different years between 2012 to 2018. She has a book titled ‘Yul ‘Khyams Bu Mo’I Mgrin Rgyan’ and is currently writing a research paper on ‘Bud Med Skor’.
Working Hours of CIHTS
| Sr. | Name of Department / Post | Working Hour | Lunch Break |
| 1 | Teaching (Regular) Teaching (Tutorial) | 8:00AM – 1:15PM 2:30PM – 4:30PM | |
| 2 | Non Teaching | 10:00AM – 5:00PM | 1:00PM – 1:30PM |
| 3 | Research | 10:00AM – 5:00PM | 1:00PM – 1:30PM |
| 4 | Library | 9:00AM – 6:30PM 9:00AM – 5:00PM | 1:00PM – 1:30PM |
| 5 | Electrician | 6:00AM – 2:00PM 2:00PM – 10:00PM 10 :00PM- 6:00AM | |
| 6 | Pump Operator | 6:00AM – 2:00PM 2:00PM – 10:00PM 10 :00PM- 6:00AM | |
| 7 | Plumber | 9:00AM – 5:00PM | 1:00PM – 2:00PM |
| 8 | Mali | 9:00AM – 5:00PM | 1:00PM – 2:00PM |
| 9 | Safaiwala | 7:00AM – 5:00PM 8:00AM – 5:00PM | 12:00PM – 2:00PM 1:00PM – 2:00PM |
