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5/4/2026
Ven. Sherab Rinpoche (Abbot of Shar Gaden) Teachings…
Location: Gaden KhachoeShing Monastery Bloomington
Event: Three Wrathful Deities Initiation
Date: Sunday, May 10th
Time: 2.30PM
Buddha emanation of wrathful deities to help to dispel inner and create conducive condition for your spiritual practice and…
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9/4/26
Upcoming events Spring 2026
Event: His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Choktrul Rinpoche visit in November 2026
Date: November 23 -29th 2026
For RSVP and more details: Click link Upcoming events under Programs link on the website.
Event: Vajrayogini Retreat Saka Dawa 2026
Date: Friday, May…
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Founder and Spiritual Director
Ven. Choeji Lama (Kuten lama): He received many lineage teachings and initiations and completed many retreats. He was awarded the Geshe (Doctorate in Buddhist philosophy) degree in 1993, one of the highest degrees in Buddhist studies.
After traveling the world and offering teachings in more than 33 countries, Ven. Kuten Lama moved to Bloomington, Indiana in 1997. Since then, he has served as resident teacher for Gaden KhachoeShing Monastery in Bloomington, as well as spiritual director for Gaden Samdrup Ling Monastery in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ven. Kuten Lama also travels to Buddhist monasteries and centers throughout Mongolia, Europe, Canada and many other countries to teach and participate in spiritual events.