Mission & Leadership
Jnanasukha is dedicated to developing spiritual awareness through the Profound Path of the Dakini Heart Essence transmitted to the Lord of Refuge, Dudjom Rinpoche, Jigdral Yeshe Dorje, by the supreme mother buddha herself, Yeshe Tsogyal.

We are a religious 501 (c) 3 nonprofit established in November 2002. We are organized around a spiritual advisor, a founding board of directors, an associate Board of directors, a consulting lawyer, an accountant, and regional representatives in the United States.

Lama Tharchin Rinpoche, Spiritual Advisor
Rinpoche is a Dzogchen master and tenth lineage holder of Repkong, the largest community of non-monastic practitioners in Tibet. He is one of Dudjom Rinpoche's main disciples and was raised in Dudjom Rinpoche's monastery where he completed the traditional three-year retreat under his guidance. Rinpoche moved to the United States in 1984 and soon after established Vajrayana Foundation, Vajrayana Foundation Hawai'i, and Pema Osel Ling, Lotus Land of Clear Light. He is loved not only for his inspiring teachings but also for his mastery of the sacred arts of Tibet. Visit Vajrayana Foundation.

Lama Tsering Gyaltsen, Translation Consultant & Ritual Master
After leaving Tibet in 1959, Lama Gyaltsen entered H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche’s first resettlement monastery in India where he completed a three-year retreat. He has studied Tibetan philosophy, Sanskrit, Hindi, and Tibetan grammar at Sanskrit University. He now lives with family in Corvallis, Oregon.

Lama Dechen Yeshe Wangmo, Founding Director, President & Translator
Yeshe Wangmo has 30 years experience studying, practicing, translating, and teaching Vajrayana. Her training in Tiibetan Buddhism began in 1978 when she met the 16th Karmapa. She completed a traditional three-year retreat in 1985 and in 1992 was authorized as a teacher by Lama Tharchin Rinpoche. She is the founder of Jnanasukha and the director of Lotus Gate Sanctuary on the Big Island of Hawai'i where she resides. Yeshe was a member of Kalu Rinpoche's International Translation Group and has also worked for Bero Jeydren Translations. She is also a certified Hakomi Therapist. Visit her personal website. Email Yeshe Wangmo. Read Lama Tharchin Rinpoche's Letter of Recommendation.

Heidi Nevin, Translator
Heidi met with the Buddha's teachings while living in China in 1992. She studied Tibetan language at the Manjushree Center for Tibetan Culture in Darjeeling, India from 1996 to 1998. She remained in India and Nepal until 2003, practicing under the guidance of Chatral Rinpoche. Heidi taught Tibetan language for two years in the San Francisco area and has interpreted for several teachers. She currently resides in Oregon with her husband Tsultrim and daughter Clara. Email Heidi.

Ellis Widner
Managing Director & Vice President
Ellis has served on the Board of the Ecumenical Buddhist Society and lives in Little Rock, Arkansas. He is also the English Editor for the Jnanasukha translation project. Email Ellis.

Marzi Pecen
Managing Director & Treasurer
Marzi is a student of Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche and Lama Tharchin Rinpoche. She lives in Dallas, Texas. Email Marzi.

Kunzang Laurie Brown
Associate Director. Email Kunzang.

Kevin Orme, CPA
10085 E. Homestead Rd.
Poplar, WI 54864

Chuck Goldman
Legal Advisor

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