We are Columbia University Buddhists

You are most welcome to explore further with us.  You can go to the Contact page to request more information.
​Here are photos of two of our most important teachers.
Drubwang Pema Norbu Rinpoche and Khenchen Namdrol Rinpoche, both of the Palyul Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.

​Our lead teacher is Richard (Jamyang Lodoe) 
​Richard is a Western Lama, authorized and trained in the Nyingma and Kagyu lineages of Tibetan Buddhism.  All CUTBC classes are taught by him, strictly following traditional texts and commentaries, and he leads the meditation sessions.  Richard has completed the traditional three-year retreat in the Tibetan tradition, as well as many additional years of meditation in retreat.  He is also active as a translator of Tibetan classical texts.  Richard is a Columbia College graduate, and current student in the School of Professional Studies.

​Our coordinator is Jampal Dorje
Jampal Dorje is the technical coordinator.  He is a devoted practitioner in the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.  Jampal Dorje manages our weekly activities and offers Chinese translation for the class teachings as needed.  He is a researcher at Columbia.