Venerable Geshe Karma Gyasey

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About Venerable Geshe Karma Gyasey

Venerable Geshe Karma Gyasey is a resident Geshe, teacher and interpreter at Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling in Whangārei. He supports Venerable Geshe Sangey Thinley’s teachings, helping make Tibetan Buddhist teachings accessible in English, and offers guided meditation and informal discussions on Buddhist philosophy.

Geshe Karma studied at Sera Monastery in South India and was ordained in 1989. He arrived in New Zealand in June 2003 to serve as Geshe Sangey Thinley’s attendant. His teaching helps beginners and regular practitioners explore meditation, develop calm and mindfulness, and bring Buddhist understanding into everyday life.

He is also experienced in the sacred Tibetan Buddhist art of sand mandala creation, which he has shared in New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Taiwan. Alongside his work at the centre, he contributes to community activities at the Himalayan Trading Post.