This year, three monks finished the Nine-Year Curriculum of Ngagyur Nyingma College
and have received the the Lopon Degree
(or Acharya, in Sanskrit, meaning Master Teacher).

Lopon Tulku Gyurme Dorji
Lopon Tulku Jurme Lhundrub Phelgay
Lopon Gyurme Tashi Chophel

Khenchen Rinpoche congratulates the three new Lopons on accomplishing their goal.
He wishes them success in their three-year service to the Shedra and/or Monastery
and that each one continues diligently to earn their Khenpo Degree.