Some of Our Extraordinary Teachers
Yangsi Rinpoche
Geshe Lharampa
Yangsi Rinpoche is on sabbatical for the Fall term 2025. He founded Maitripa College in 2005 in Portland, Oregon. Rinpoche is the author of Practicing the Path: A Commentary on the Lamrim Chenmo, published in 2003 by Wisdom Publications.
Khandro-La
Khandro Tsering Kunga Bum-ma
Khandro Tsering Kunga Bum-ma (Most Esteemed Khadro-la) was introduced to the Maitripa College community in 2012 by Lama Zopa Rinpoche where she met with Yangsi Rinpoche, toured and blessed the offices, classroom, and Jokhang, and gave one of her first teachings in the west.
Jhado Rinpoche
Former Abbot of Namgyal Monastery
Jhado Rinpoche is one of the most highly esteemed lamas in the Geluk lineage. Renowned for his keen intelligence and dynamic teaching style, Jhado Rinpoche is also highly acclaimed for his ability to engage Western students in ways that are interesting and personally relevant.