Geshe Namgyal Sangpo

We are exceedingly joyful and deeply fortunate to welcome Geshe Namgyal Sangpo as our resident spiritual teacher at Emaho Foundation. His steady presence brings depth, authenticity, and a profound sense of peace to all of Emaho's activities. Through his humility, discipline, and vast training within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, Geshe-la helps expand Emaho's programs while preserving the sacred integrity of the Dharma. Whether teaching, chanting, guiding meditation, creating sacred art, or assisting in ceremonies, his presence reflects the living continuity of this ancient spiritual lineage.

In 1993, Geshe Namgyal entered Drepung Loseling Monastery in South India, one of the great monastic universities of Tibetan Buddhism. Over the course of more than twenty-five years of rigorous study and practice, he immersed himself in the five major Buddhist treatises, Tibetan literature, philosophy, debate, ritual arts, and the history of the Gelug tradition. In 2013, he was awarded the prestigious Geshe degree — an accomplishment considered equivalent to a doctorate in Tibetan Buddhist philosophy.

Following his formal studies, Geshe-la continued advanced training before joining the renowned Mystical Arts of Tibet world tour, produced in collaboration with Richard Gere and endorsed by the 14th Dalai Lama. The tour traveled throughout the United States, Mexico, and Korea, sharing Tibet's sacred music, ritual arts, sand mandalas, and spiritual traditions to promote healing, compassion, and world peace. After nearly two years abroad, Geshe Namgyal returned to Drepung Loseling Monastery to continue his monastic service and practice.

From the beginning, ZaChoeje Rinpoche envisioned Emaho Foundation as a place where authentic Tibetan Buddhist teachings and sacred arts could be preserved and shared with modern students in a genuine and accessible way. Geshe Namgyal plays an essential role in fulfilling that vision. He works closely with ZaChoeje Rinpoche in the intricate preparation and performance of empowerments, pujas, blessing ceremonies, and traditional rituals. His knowledge of ceremonial detail, sacred instruments, chant, visualization practices, and ritual structure helps ensure these precious traditions are carried forward with authenticity and care.

Geshe-la is also an accomplished chant master, ritual master, and sacred artist. He skillfully creates elaborate sand mandalas entirely by hand, without assistance — a practice requiring extraordinary patience, concentration, and spiritual discipline. He is trained in traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting and ritual arts, and his gentle presence quietly reflects the depth of years devoted to contemplation and service.

In addition to helping with weekly meditations and public ceremonies, Geshe Namgyal performs individual pujas and prayers on behalf of students, families, and loved ones. These traditional practices are offered for healing, protection, removing obstacles, cultivating compassion, supporting the dying, blessing homes, and creating positive conditions for spiritual growth and wellbeing. We warmly encourage you to explore the pujas and practices available through our resource page and, most importantly, to take the opportunity to know this truly extraordinary and compassionate spiritual practitioner.