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Born in Lhoka, Central Tibet in 1972, Khenpo Jampa Donden took ordaination at the Sakya Monastery, Gongar Chöde, in 1986. Four years later, he left Tibet and pursued more advanced Buddhist studies in India. He studied for a decade at Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche’s shedra in Bir where he eventually earned his khenpo degree and was known for his kindheartedness and sharp intellect. Later on, Khenpo Jampa Donden served as an instructor at Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling’s Sangye Yeshe Shedra training monks how to enhance their debating skills. He also taught classes at the Rangjung Yeshe Institute before finally settling in the United States.