The Institute Vajra Yogini resident teacher was born in Bylakuppe, South India, in 1961. He entered Sera Dje Monastery at the age of 9 years old and pursued his studies until he obtained the title of Geshe in 1994. He then spent over six years in strict retreat.
From 2003 to 2006, he held the position of chant master (umze) in Sera Je Monastery, which he agreed to leave at the end of 2007, to take over from Geshe Tenzin Dorje as the principal teacher in Vajra Yogini Institute.
He teaches the Basic Program.