Announcing Drupon Palkyi’s North American Tour

We are pleased to announce Drupon Palkyi’s inaugural North American tour. Originally from Tibet, Drupon Palkyi brings profound spiritual wisdom gained through years of dedicated practice and study. Currently based at the Drikung Garchen Institute in Munich, Germany, she serves as a resident lama, guiding practitioners through teachings, group practices, and retreats, enriching countless lives with her deep knowledge and compassionate guidance. During her visit to the US, Drupon Palkyi will be hosted by eight Drikung Kagyu Dharma Centers.

Brief Bio

Drupon Palkyi received her education and training as a retreat master from Drikung Samtenling Nunnery in Dehradun, Uttarkand, India.

She became a nun at age fourteen, and received a thorough monastic training in Tibet where she also practiced extensively in retreat. She has completed four full cycles of the Drikung Kagyu ngöndro for the five-fold path of Mahamudra, and has practiced Nyungne extensively, completing a 200 day Nyungne retreat, a number of 16-day Nyungne retreats, and many 2-day Nyungne retreats.

After traveling to India in 2001, Drupon Palkyi joined Drikung Samtenling Nunnery where she studied grammar and Buddhist philosophy for six years. She also received extensive training in music, rituals, and dance, and served as the head chant master of Samtenling Nunnery for three years.

After completing her philosophy studies, Drupon Palkyi entered a traditional Three-Year-Retreat in 2008 where she practiced the Five-Fold Path of Mahamudra and the Six Yogas of Naropa.

In August 2013 she was invited by Drikung Garchen Institute to Munich, Germany where she continues to serve as a resident lama, regularly offering teachings and leading group practices and retreats.

In February 2023 Drupon Palkyi completed a 200 hr Holistic Yoga Teacher training program with Pyramid Yogshala in Rishikesh, India and is now a certified Hatha yoga instructor and enjoys leading yoga retreats that combine Buddhist yogic practices with Hatha yoga.

Gratitude to our Sponsor

Drikung Dharmakirti International Sangha generously sponsored the international airfare for Drupon Palkyi’s 2024 US tour.