Lobsang Tsering is a former Tibetan Buddhist monk and studied Buddhism for over 25 years. He holds a Geshe Ngarampa degree (Tibetan Buddhist equivalent to a PHD) from the Gyudmed University in Buddhist Philosophy, Ritual, as well as Tibetan Spiritual and Traditional Arts.
From a very young age, Lobsang learned traditional Tibetan sculpture, painting, the fine art of sand painting (sand mandalas), as well as creating butter sculptures for ceremonies and rituals. He has practiced these traditional arts for a long time, and previously offered youth contemporary clay and sculpture classes.
Lobsang has been giving mindfulness and meditation class at Santa Clara County Elmwood Correctional facilities and other locations in SF bay area. Additionally, Lobsang has dedicated much time and effort into learning Tibetan Medicine, including Kun Nye, the ancient Tibetan physical therapy. He wants to bring the ancient practice of Tibetan wellness to the modern world. Lobsang believes it is important to preserve the beauty of his culture as a true art of living, bringing the body, mind, and soul into a natural balance through peace and happiness.
As a co-founder of Tibetan Living Communities, Lobsang, with the assistance of monks from Gyudmed Monastery and support from American friends, he created a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 2003 dedicated to the improvement of education and health care for Gyudmed Monastery and the Tibetan community. Along with donations from a variety of sources, funds have been rasied during Art of Compassion tours in the US and Russia by monks from Gyudmed Monastery. Over 95% of the funds have been spent on a variety of projects benefiting the Tibetan people in Tibet and India.
Lobsang is an accomplished practitioner in both Chinese and Tibetan Medicine, holding a doctoral degree from Five Branches University in San Jose, California. His journey has been enriched by his time as a Tibetan Buddhist monk, he studied Buddhist philosophy, rituals, and Arts. He achieved the Geshe Ngarampa degree at Gyudmed Tantric Monastic University in South India. He teaches classes in Buddhism, meditation, and the Arts and Rituals, and has traveled to diverse regions such as the United States, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Russia, and Europe. Since 201, he has served as a Buddhist Chaplain at Santa Clara County Jail, offering mindfulness techniques to help inmates manage stress through the Mindful Waiting program.
Currently, Lobsang is actively engaged with the Kunde Institute in Southern San Francisco as well as teaching the Holistic Health course Art as Healing at San Francisco State University.
From a very young age, Lobsang learned traditional Tibetan sculpture, painting, the fine art of sand painting (sand mandalas), as well as creating butter sculptures for ceremonies and rituals. He has practiced these traditional arts for a long time, and previously offered youth contemporary clay and sculpture classes.
Lobsang has been giving mindfulness and meditation class at Santa Clara County Elmwood Correctional facilities and other locations in SF bay area. Additionally, Lobsang has dedicated much time and effort into learning Tibetan Medicine, including Kun Nye, the ancient Tibetan physical therapy. He wants to bring the ancient practice of Tibetan wellness to the modern world. Lobsang believes it is important to preserve the beauty of his culture as a true art of living, bringing the body, mind, and soul into a natural balance through peace and happiness.
As a co-founder of Tibetan Living Communities, Lobsang, with the assistance of monks from Gyudmed Monastery and support from American friends, he created a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 2003 dedicated to the improvement of education and health care for Gyudmed Monastery and the Tibetan community. Along with donations from a variety of sources, funds have been rasied during Art of Compassion tours in the US and Russia by monks from Gyudmed Monastery. Over 95% of the funds have been spent on a variety of projects benefiting the Tibetan people in Tibet and India.
Lobsang is an accomplished practitioner in both Chinese and Tibetan Medicine, holding a doctoral degree from Five Branches University in San Jose, California. His journey has been enriched by his time as a Tibetan Buddhist monk, he studied Buddhist philosophy, rituals, and Arts. He achieved the Geshe Ngarampa degree at Gyudmed Tantric Monastic University in South India. He teaches classes in Buddhism, meditation, and the Arts and Rituals, and has traveled to diverse regions such as the United States, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Russia, and Europe. Since 201, he has served as a Buddhist Chaplain at Santa Clara County Jail, offering mindfulness techniques to help inmates manage stress through the Mindful Waiting program.
Currently, Lobsang is actively engaged with the Kunde Institute in Southern San Francisco as well as teaching the Holistic Health course Art as Healing at San Francisco State University.
