Spiritual Director - Member of the Board of Directors

Offer Dana to Khentrul Rinpoché Shar Khentrul Jamphel Lodrö Rinpoche is a Rimé and Jonang Kalachakra Master of Tibetan Buddhism. Inspired by the Kalki Kings of Shambhala, through his organization, Dzokden, Khentrul Rinpoche works towards the second Golden Age of peace on our earth by... Offer Dana to Khentrul Rinpoché

Shar Khentrul Jamphel Lodrö Rinpoche is a Rimé and Jonang Kalachakra Master of Tibetan Buddhism. Inspired by the Kalki Kings of Shambhala, through his organization, Dzokden, Khentrul Rinpoche works towards the second Golden Age of peace on our earth by transmitting the Kalachakra teachings in every area of the globe, translated in over 13 languages. He has authored over 20 books related to Shambhala, Kalachakra, and Vajrayana Buddhism. His most recent book, published by Shambhala Publications, is titled The Realm of Shambhala. His forthcoming book, The Path of Desire, is currently available in Tibetan and will be published in more languages next year. Shar Khentrul Jamphel Lodrö Rinpoche is a Rimé and Jonang Kalachakra Master of Tibetan Buddhism. Inspired by the Kalki Kings of Shambhala, through his organization, Dzokden, Khentrul Rinpoche works towards the second Golden Age of peace on our earth by transmitting the Kalachakra teachings in every area of the globe, translated in over 13 languages. He has authored over 20 books related to Shambhala, Kalachakra, and Vajrayana Buddhism. His most recent book, published by Shambhala Publications, is titled The Realm of Shambhala. His forthcoming book, The Path of Desire, is currently available in Tibetan and will be published in more languages next year. Read More

Member of the Board of Directors

At an early age, Julie searched for a deeper meaning to life until finally at the age of 22 found the precious Buddhist path of Dharma. She dedicated her life to the practice, living in temples and serving teachers from around the world practicing the... At an early age, Julie searched for a deeper meaning to life until finally at the age of 22 found the precious Buddhist path of Dharma. She dedicated her life to the practice, living in temples and serving teachers from around the world practicing the Buddhist teachings and living according to its principles. Julie has spent the last 34 years practicing this ancient path and for the past twelve years has lived at the Tibetan Buddhist Rime Institute in Tecoma helping the resident teacher Khentrul Rinpoche.

Julie is now one of the senior teachers at the Rime Institute giving classes on meditation and basic Buddhist principals that can be applied to our everyday lives. Julie also manages the temple and arranges a program of courses, tours and fundraising activities to support the temple. Read More

Jackie met Khentrul Rinpoche in 2010 and learnt meditation directly from Rinpoche. She attended his teachings on the Uttaratantra Shastra and the Zhentong Madhyamaka in the following years. In 2012, She practiced Kalachakra preliminary and received a Kalachakra empowerment at the end of that year... Jackie met Khentrul Rinpoche in 2010 and learnt meditation directly from Rinpoche. She attended his teachings on the Uttaratantra Shastra and the Zhentong Madhyamaka in the following years. In 2012, She practiced Kalachakra preliminary and received a Kalachakra empowerment at the end of that year from Khentrul Rinpoche. She practiced deity generation in the following years. In 2015 she received higher Kalachakra empowerment in Tibet to practice the three-isolation meditation. In 2019 she received higher Kalachakra empowerment and teachings in Tibet to get the permission to practice the first branch of the six vajra yoga. Read More

Sherab Gyalmo - (Tanya Nie)

Tanya found the precious dharma in her early 20’s and has had the great fortune of meeting her root lama Khentrul Rinpoche in 2004 and has studied under his guidance since then. She has attended several empowerments and retreats across the globe in India, Indonesia... Tanya found the precious dharma in her early 20’s and has had the great fortune of meeting her root lama Khentrul Rinpoche in 2004 and has studied under his guidance since then. She has attended several empowerments and retreats across the globe in India, Indonesia and Tibet and has had the great fortune to study and practice the completion practices of the 6 Vajra Yogas of Kalachakra.

Tanya has met and studied under the guidance of several great masters including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Chogyi Trichen Rinpoche, HE Kathog Rigzin Chenpo, Khenpo Sherab, Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa, Tulku Jamyang Zhinpa and Lama Nanthong. As a devoted volunteer of the Tibetan Buddhist Rimé Institute, Tanya assists with many activities that support the temple including fundraising, communications, social media and assists as a casual teacher in TBRI’s regular scheduled classes. Read More

Vanessa Mason

Influenced by Buddhist principles since her late twenties, Vanessa came to the Tibetan Buddhist Rime Institute in 2012. After attending teachings by Khentrul Rinpoche, and sincerely applying what she had learned to her own life, her mere interest in Buddhism shifted to one of life... Influenced by Buddhist principles since her late twenties, Vanessa came to the Tibetan Buddhist Rime Institute in 2012. After attending teachings by Khentrul Rinpoche, and sincerely applying what she had learned to her own life, her mere interest in Buddhism shifted to one of life changing momentum.

Since then, Vanessa has taken part in numerous retreats and empowermentsfrom Khentrul Rinpoche in India, Indonesia and Australia. She has also had the great fortune to attend other Kalachakra empowerments by renowned Lama’s such as His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Tulku Jamyang Zhinpa and Lama Nanthong. Vanessa has worked as an assistant editor on several of Khentrul Rinpoche books and been activity involved in the many projects at Rime. Happily devoted to Rinpoche, she currently teachers beginner’s meditation where she hopes to help others experience the transformative effects of the precious Dharma path. Read More

Ryan Cortez

Chief Financial Officer - Member of the Board of Directors

Ryan Cortez has more than 14 years of experience in GPU Physical Design Engineering with a Fortune 500 company, regularly interfacing with a diverse global workforce to design cutting edge technology for the world. He co-authored a paper published in IEEE’s International Solid-State Circuits Conference... Ryan Cortez has more than 14 years of experience in GPU Physical Design Engineering with a Fortune 500 company, regularly interfacing with a diverse global workforce to design cutting edge technology for the world. He co-authored a paper published in IEEE’s International Solid-State Circuits Conference highlighting the pivotal release of the world’s first 3D-stacked processors for exascale computing. He received both his BS and MS from Northwestern University. Ryan developed a keen interest in Philosophy more than 13 years ago and since has received more than 330 hours of Yoga Teacher Training. Read More

Caron Hill

Caron has been engaged in practice and study at the centre since 2012 and has attended a number of retreats such as Bardo, Chod and Tara and received empowerments in – Innate Kalachakra, Samaya Tara and Jambhala. For the last 2 years Caron has focused... Caron has been engaged in practice and study at the centre since 2012 and has attended a number of retreats such as Bardo, Chod and Tara and received empowerments in – Innate Kalachakra, Samaya Tara and Jambhala. For the last 2 years Caron has focused on Buddhist Philosophy and practice in the Six Perfections, engaging in the Bodhisattva path.

Caron is also a Reiki Master/Teacher/Practitioner and Founder of Makoto ReikiDo which focuses on the spiritual aspect of Reiki Practice. Caron offers treatments and a range of classes and workshops at the a Temple and has an active Reiki community Sangha. She also volunteers in a range of centre activities. Read More

Yeshe (Chloe) Wangmo (Bregman)

Chief Executive Officer - Member of the Board of Directors

Chloe Bregman has 15 years experience in Product Design, Agile transformation and corporate leadership. Previously she was Enterprise Agile Transformation team working for a fortune 500 company and Dir. Design at Onelogin. She brings her experience building teams and technology products to Khentrul Rinpoche’s global... Chloe Bregman has 15 years experience in Product Design, Agile transformation and corporate leadership. Previously she was Enterprise Agile Transformation team working for a fortune 500 company and Dir. Design at Onelogin. She brings her experience building teams and technology products to Khentrul Rinpoche’s global community. Chloe has over 680 hr in Yoga teacher training. She has completed 2 years of Meditation teacher training with Culadasa. Currently she works full time building Rinpoche’s vision at Tibetan Rime Buddhist Institute. She is also an advisor to the Dzokden Kalapa board. Read More

Sarah has been engaged in Dharma study and practice at the centre since 2010, having attended her first “beginners meditation course” with Khentrul Rinpoche at that time. She has since studied and practised Khentrul Rinpoche’s teachings on meditation, and the Kalachakra path. Sarah has attended... Sarah has been engaged in Dharma study and practice at the centre since 2010, having attended her first “beginners meditation course” with Khentrul Rinpoche at that time. She has since studied and practised Khentrul Rinpoche’s teachings on meditation, and the Kalachakra path.
Sarah has attended various Kalachakra empowerments and transmissions with Khentrul Rinpoche since 2017.
She has also attended teachings and retreats from various Buddhist teachers over the past decade, including on the Tibetan yogas of Dream and Sleep.
Sarah has been a volunteer at the centre since 2013, and assisted in the editing of three of Rinpoche’s books.
Sarah is passionate about coordinating the Dzokden Children’s Dharma and Meditation Program, and integrating precious teachings she has been fortunate to encounter into fun and interactive classes. Read More