About Us

Welcome to Kindness Tibetan Buddhist Centre, founded by Master (Geshe) Chophel Norbu in 2021 under the guidance of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. His Holiness personally chose the Tibetan name for the Centre as Lungtok Shedup Ling (Place of Learning and Realisation). The Centre is dedicated to preserving and sharing the timeless teachings in the Tibetan tradition of the Buddha, based on the two core principles of non-violence and interdependence.

After extensive travel within the United States teaching at the request of others, the Master saw a profound need to integrate the ancient wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism with modern living.

He wanted to make the learning/study and practices of Tibetan Buddhism accessible to all through teaching, meditation, mindfulness, healing practices and tantric rituals. The Centre is open to individuals from all walks of life to experience the transformative power of Buddha’s teachings. It provides a safe and nurturing space to navigate life’s complexities with compassion and clarity. We believe that the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism is more than a spiritual path: it is a way to bring peace, kindness, and mindful action into every aspect of life.

By integrating these ancient teachings into the modern world, we help individuals relieve stress, find balance, and create meaningful connections with others. Join us on this path of awakening, where compassion and wisdom flourish, and together, we can make a positive impact on ourselves and the world around us.

OUR FOUNDER

Geshe Chophel Norbu (Chonor) was born in 1968 in Bylakuppe, Tibetan Refugee Colony in South India.
He joined Sermey Monastery aged 6 and became a fully ordained monk under HH the Dalai Lama in 1986. After pursuing rigorous study of Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy for more than 20 years, he graduated with a Geshe Lharampa degree (with distinction) in 1999.
After graduation, Geshe Chonor joined Gyuto Monastery for 2 years and completed traditional tantric studies. In 2002, he was appointed Disciplinarian Master at Sermey Monastery (the youngest ever in the history of the Monastery).
In 2014, he travelled to the USA for 6 months on behalf of Sera Lachie raising funds.
In 2015, he became Acting Abbot, handling the administration and welfare of the entire Monastery.
Since settling in Los Angeles in 2017, he has toured the USA and Canada at the invitation of various Buddhist Centers, giving teachings and empowerments.
He set up the Kindness Buddhist Center in 2021 with the approval of His Holiness the Dalai Lama who personally named the centre as Place of Learning And Realisation in 2022 . (Lungtok Shedup Ling)

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to bring the transformative core practices of 2,500-year old Tibetan Buddhism from the Nalanda tradition into daily life by way of cultivating wisdom, compassion, and skillful means through meditation, ethical conduct, and tantric ritual. These practices empower individuals to live a more fulfilling life with a more positive and resilient frame of mind.

Through daily meditation sessions, teachings on ethical behavior, and sacred tantric rituals, we empower individuals to cultivate a mindful and harmonious way of living. Our dedicated teachers and practitioners share their wisdom and knowledge to helping others to deepen their understanding, strengthen their inner resilience, and develop skills that foster personal and collective growth.