Lama Sonam Gyatso was born in Eastern Tibet, in 1978. In 1997, he joined Gar
Monastery, where he was ordained as a monk. He served as the shrine-master from 2000
to 2003. He completed the traditional three-year retreat from 2008 to 2011. From 2015 to
2018, he held the position of disciplinarian at the monastery. In 2022, he came to the
United States, bringing his dedication to Gar Jangchub Choling, where he now supports our community