H.E. Ven. Dekhung Gyaltsey Rinpoche

Ven Dekhung Gyaltsey Tulku Rinpoche is a highly revered senior teacher of the Karma Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.

He has received the “Archarya” (Master’s degree) qualification in Buddhist philosophical education from the Karma Sri Nalanda University. He is a well versed scholar and embodies the non-sectarian spirit, teaching in all Tibetan Buddhist traditions.

Rinpoche has been instrumental initially in the management and the day to day administration and welfare of the monastic bodies in Sikkim, India, notably Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre (the international seat of H.H. Gyalwang Karmapa) and Drupkhong Meditation Centre (started by H.E. the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche).

Rinpoche is currently the representative of H. H. the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje in Australia. He tirelessly dedicates his times between Australia, Sikkim (India), Malaysia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and New Zealand . 

Alongside offering regular teachings, retreats and empowerments at the Centre, Rinpoche benefits many by overseeing numerous International Kagyu Monlam programs.

Rinpoche is also the Spiritual Director of our sister centre Kadri Bodhi Monastery in Sydney.

Ven. Lama Chewang Norbu Bhutia attained an Acharya (Master's Degree) in the Buddha’s teachings and has completed a traditional Three-Year Retreat. He has also been a Lecturer at Karma Shri Nalanda Institute at Rumtek Monastery, Sikkim, India  joining us at KYSL in January 2023. 

Lama Chewang regularly presents meditation classes and leads Vajrayana practices such as Chenrezig, Green Tara and Mahakhala. Lama has been teaching from key texts by Arya Nagarjuna and Gampopa as well as the Heart Sutra. 

Details of these and other exciting events will be available on our Events calendar in 2026.