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Venerable Losang Gendun

Venerable Losang Gendun has dedicated nearly four decades to practicing Buddhism and has served as a Bhikshu in the Tibetan tradition for the past 19 years. Prior to his ordination, he worked in diverse fields such as palliative care, technology, refugee organizations, and management. His extensive training includes ten years of studying Buddhist philosophy and practice in monasteries across France, India, Nepal, and Myanmar. Additionally, he spent over four years in retreat, immersing himself in Tibetan sutra and tantra, as well as the Burmese Theravada Forest Tradition.

For the last 15 years, Ven. Gendun has taught worldwide, sharing his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy, psychology, and meditation. He serves the aspirations of H.H. the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche as part of the FPMT (Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition). Ven. Gendun is furthermore a member of Mind & Life Europe, a multidisciplinary laboratory that brings together researchers and contemplative practitioners to explore the nature of experience.

Beyond his Buddhist affiliations, Ven. Gendun serves as an interreligious canon at the Peace Cathedral in Tbilisi, Georgia, and collaborates with a Mevlavi Sufi dargah in Istanbul.

In 2023, he founded The Buddha Project, which engages in long-term guidance for Buddhist meditators, scientific research, art projects, and intercontemplative social engagement.

Events with Venerable Losang Gendun

In-Depth Meditation Training: The Radiant Ground - Emptiness and Buddha Nature
September 6 - November 29, 2025

We’re delighted to announce that Vajrapani Institute is now offering the FPMT program, In-Depth Meditation Training, led by Venerable Losang Gendun. This four year course is designed so that students can join at any time and immediately benefit. Each class includes 60 minutes of guided meditation followed by 90 minutes of lecture, including Q&A. Over 100 students from around the globe come together each week for this transformative program!   Year 3, Term 1 The Radiant Ground: Emptiness and Buddha Nature Saturdays: September 6th to November 29th 6:30 AM- 9:00 AM (PST) Online via Zoom   About IDMT Although grounded…

Practicing Compassion in a Fragmented World
October 17 - 19, 2025

Weekend Retreat: Practicing Compassion in a Fragmented World   In-Depth Meditation Training with Venerable Losang Gendun   In person and Online   Transforming Adversity through Atisha’s Bodhisattva’s Jewel Garland   In a time marked by division and uncertainty, how can we keep our hearts open without becoming overwhelmed? How can we meet conflict—not with fear or anger—but with clarity, courage, and compassion?   This weekend retreat offers a deep immersion into Atisha’s classic Bodhisattva’s Jewel Garland, a practical and powerful guide to transforming everyday challenges into the path of awakening. Rooted in the Tibetan lojong tradition, this practice shows us…