Drupon Lama Dorje

Drupon Lama Dorje was born in a small village called Limi in the Himalayas and became a traditional Buddhist monk at the age of 5 under the Drikung Kagyu lineage. At the age of 24 he entered a 4-year solo retreat in the mountains of India where he trained deeply in the five-fold path of Mahamudra and the Six Yogas of Naropa.

Directly after this retreat, he was assigned to travel to Chile to expand the Buddha Dharma. For more than 14 years, Drupon Lama Dorje has spread Buddhist philosophy of life across South and Central America through diverse events, ceremonies, courses and retreats; produced music & CDs, written books to apply Buddhist principles to modern life, formed many sanghas throughout the region, and led sacred journeys to India and Nepal.

Nowadays he travels the world skillfully teaching Tibetan Philosophy of Life & meditation while also advocating for topics such as environmental regeneration, intercultural unity, and resilient education.

His vision is to awaken the consciousness of all beings, unite all cultures in global peace, and regenerate our home, the Earth, by expanding the altruistic actions of unconditional love, compassion, joy, and equanimity for the sake of all that live.

His root Lamas are  H.E. Garchen Rinpoche, Drupön Jampa Rigzin Rinpoche, H.H. Drikung Kyabgön Chetsang. And has received additional teachings from H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama, 17th Karmapa, H.E. Khenchen Konchok Gyaltsen Rinpoche, Dzongzar Khyentse Rinpoche, amongst other precious teachers.

Lama Dorje was certified as a retreat master (Drupon) of the Drikung Kagyu lineage on February 26, 2018 by His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche.

Upcoming Programs by Drupon Lama Dorje

Meditation Monday

Flexible Dates
Join Tibetan meditation master, Drupon Lama Dorje, each week on Monday to center your heart in love and compassion.

Noble Silence: Saga Dawa Weekend Retreat

Also With Carolina Yeshe Nyima

May 29 - June 1, 2026
During this four-day retreat in Costa Rica's pristine cloud forest, Drupon Lama Dorje will share Noble Silence Meditation—a clear, step-by-step presentation of Shamatha (calm abiding), Vipassana (insight), and Mahamudra. This method introduces the nature of mind through the mindfulness of the breath, offering a complete and grounded path of meditation practice.

The Supreme Mandala Offering Weekend Retreat

July 31 - August 2, 2026
Based on his extensive experience in retreat, Drupon Lama Dorje will teach of the practice of Mandala which is the primary a method for accumulating merit and purifying attachment by symbolically offering the entire universe to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

Birth of the Awakening Mind: Sacred Journey to Nepal

Also With Carolina Yeshe Nyima

October 2 - 13, 2026

The Journey of a Lifetime Giving Birth to the mind of awakening, the precious Bodhicitta, is true source of happiness and well-being. When we center ourselves in peace, mindfulness, and service we can draw from a deep and unimaginable potential that brings immense benefit to a world that so desperately needs it. Join Drupon Lama […]