Khenpo Sodargye

Khenpo Sodargye studied the traditional course of philosophical treatises and also received the entire corpus of Tibetan Buddhist transmissions.(These teachings include the five principle treatises on Madhyamaka, Prajnaparamita, Abhidharma, Vinaya, and Buddhist Logic, as well as the Great Perfection, Kalachakra, and Mipham Rinpoche's Guhyagarbha Tantra and Longchenpa's Seven Treasuries and Trilogy of Finding Comfort and Ease.) He was eventually placed in charge of the Institute where he became one of the principal teachers. He also served as Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche’s main translator for Chinese disciples and was assigned by Rinpoche to teach them.

Khenpo often says, “I don’t know how long I can live, but even if there were only one listener, I would exert myself to benefit him with Dharma till my last breath.”

1. The Great Commentary on the Guide to the Bodhisattavas’ Way of Life (Bodhicayavatara) Vol.I

2. The Great Commentary on the Guide to the Bodhisattavas’ Way of Life (Bodhicayavatara) Vol.II

3. The Great Commentary on the Guide to the Bodhisattavas’ Way of Life (Bodhicayavatara) Vol.III

4. The Great Commentary on the Guide to the Bodhisattavas’ Way of Life (Bodhicayavatara) Vol.IV

5. The Great Commentary on the Guide to the Bodhisattavas’ Way of Life (Bodhicayavatara) Vol.V

6. The Great Commentary on the Guide to the Bodhisattavas’ Way of Life (Bodhicayavatara) Vol.VI

7. The Great Commentary on the Guide to the Bodhisattavas’ Way of Life (Bodhicayavatara) Vol.VII

8. The Great Commentary on the Guide to the Bodhisattavas’ Way of Life (Bodhicayavatara) Vol.VIII

9. The Great Commentary on the Guide to the Bodhisattavas’ Way of Life (Bodhicayavatara) Vol.IX

10. The Great Commentary on the Guide to the Bodhisattavas’ Way of Life(Bodhicayavatara) Vol.X

16. Commentary on The Garland of White Lotus Flowers: Mipham Rinpoche's Commentary on Nagarjuna's “A letter to a Friend (Suhrllekha) ”(Bshe-spring gi mchan-grel padma-dkar-po’I phreng-ba)

28-30. Explanation of Mipham Rinpoche’s Commentary on Shantarakshita's Ornament of the Middle Way(Madhyamakālaṅkārapañjikā)

2. The Words of My Perfect Teacher (Kun bzan bla ma’I zal lun) by Patrul Rinpoche

14. The Ocean of Good Explanation: the Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life by Thogme Zangpo Rinpoche

Starting from late 2015, he has instructed his students to offer open online courses on Buddhism in English.

In November 2014, Khenpo was invited to give lectures in Dharma centers and prestigious universities in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States.

In November 2014, Khenpo was invited to give lectures in prestigious universities in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States.

In April 2013, Khenpo was invited to give lectures in prestigious universities in the United States and Europe.

In November 2013, Khenpo was invited to give lectures in prestigious universities in southeast Asia.

In November 2013, Khenpo was invited to give lectures in prestigious universities in southeast Asia.

In April 2013, Khenpo was invited to give lectures in prestigious universities in the United States and Europe.

Due to his productive works, Khenpo has become acknowledged in the academic field and has been invited to give talks in over 100 universities around the world since 2010. Both faculty and students found great benefit from Khenpo's visits.

In June 2010, Khenpo was invited to give teachings in prestigious Chinese universities, such as Peking University and Tsinghua University; and in March 2011,to give seminar presentations in Fudan University, Nanjing University and Renmin University of China.In June 2011, Khenpo was invited to give presentations at Zhejiang University, Huazhong Normal University (AKA:Central China Normal University), Sun Yat-sen University, the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. From Nov 2011, Khenpo was invited to following universities in succession: Shanxi Normal University, Northwest University (China), Xi’an Transportation University, Shandong University, Hunan Normal University, Hong Kong Institute of Education, University of Hong Kong, Beijing Normal University, Central China University of Science and Technology and Qinghai Normal University.

In 2007, Khenpo inaugurated his charitable project-Initiation of Loving Heart and encouraged Buddhist practitioners to cultivate loving-kindness and compassion in daily life and stop ignoring the needy. As an example, he started Wisdom and Compassion Elementary Schools, the Novice Monk Schools, nursing homes and accommodation to support the practice of the senior lay practitioners. From Feb 2011, Khenpo has served as the Honorary Chairman of Shanghai Kindness & Wisdom Public Foundation.

In 2006, Khenpo began to use modern media, such as Internet and DVD, to spread his teachings; allowing more followers to receive systematic Dharma training and benefiting a wider base of fortunate beings.

From 1990 to 1999, Khenpo accompanied Kyabje Rinpoche to give Dharma teachings in many countries worldwide, including the United States, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Japan.

In 1987, Khenpo accompanied Kyabje Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche to make a pilgrimage to the holy Wutai Mountain and began to receive Chinese disciples of the four types (monks, nuns, male and female lay practitioners).