Buddha Shakyamuni with Arhats (18th c) © Himalayan Art Collection

Choepel

Choepel was born and grew up in Austria where he studied drama and economics. Since 1994 Choepel has been living in Dhagpo Kundreul Ling, France. He was a student of the Mahamudra master Lama Gendun Rinpoche. Choepel then went on to complete two 3-year meditation retreats under the spiritual authority of H. H. Shamar Rinpoche.

Today he is teaching Dharma throughout Europe and the United States. He is also currently preparing a meditation program for managers in collaboration with the University of Business and Economics in Vienna, Austria.