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Lineage, Teachers & Facilitators
Lineage Head - His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, His Holiness the Dalai Lama is revered worldwide for his teachings on compassion, wisdom, and nonviolence. Recognized as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama, he has worked tirelessly in exile to preserve Tibetan culture and promote peace, interfaith harmony, and ethical living. As the head of the Gelug lineage, his guidance deeply informs the vision of the Lotus Hearts Buddhist Institute.
Resident Teacher - Geshema Rinchen Pal
About Geshe-ma Rinchen Pal
Born in Tara Village, Zanskar, in the remote Himalayas of Northern India, Geshe-ma Rinchen Pal became a Buddhist nun at the age of 11. After early studies in Bhutan, she entered the Jamyang Choling Institute in Dharamsala, India, where she completed the full 17-year curriculum in the five major Buddhist texts o
About Geshe-ma Rinchen Pal
Born in Tara Village, Zanskar, in the remote Himalayas of Northern India, Geshe-ma Rinchen Pal became a Buddhist nun at the age of 11. After early studies in Bhutan, she entered the Jamyang Choling Institute in Dharamsala, India, where she completed the full 17-year curriculum in the five major Buddhist texts of the Gelugpa tradition. In 2016, she was among the first group of Tibetan Buddhist nuns awarded the prestigious Geshema degree—equivalent to a doctorate in Buddhist philosophy—conferred by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Geshe-ma Rinchen Pal embodies humility, compassion, and deep scholarship, offering a rare living example of the union of wisdom and compassionate action. She is the resident teacher of the Lotus Hearts Buddhist Institute. Due to current visa limitations, she divides her time between India and Australia, continuing her teaching and spiritual guidance across both regions.
Group Facilitator - Jen
About Jennifer:
Jennifer (Jen) brings heartfelt devotion and decades of experience in spiritual practice, community building, and mindful leadership. Having been an ordained Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition for almost ten years, and a Buddhist since her early 20s, she serves as a unique bridge between Tibetan and Western cultures
About Jennifer:
Jennifer (Jen) brings heartfelt devotion and decades of experience in spiritual practice, community building, and mindful leadership. Having been an ordained Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition for almost ten years, and a Buddhist since her early 20s, she serves as a unique bridge between Tibetan and Western cultures — bringing an insider's understanding of authentic Buddhist teachings while making them practical, relatable, and deeply supportive for life in the modern world.
As the lead facilitator of Lotus Hearts, Jennifer is passionate about creating nurturing spaces where authentic Dharma practice can flourish.
She is committed to helping individuals reconnect with their inner strength, navigate life’s challenges with greater resilience, and embody wisdom and compassion in everyday living.