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The term khenpo (also spelled Khyenpo) is a spiritual degree given in [[Tibetan Buddhism]]. In the [[Nyingma]], [[Kagyu]], and [[Sakya]] traditions, the title is awarded usually after a period of 3 years of intensive study after secondary school level studies, and is considered much like a spiritual Bachelor's. Similar titles of lower standing are De Nod Dzin Pa, and Shor Phon. In the [[Gelug]] tradition, the title khenpo refers to either a senior monk who ordains new monastics, or the abbot of a monastery. A comparable title in the [[Gelug]] lineage is [[Geshe]]. | The term khenpo (also spelled Khyenpo) is a spiritual degree given in [[Tibetan Buddhism]]. In the [[Nyingma]], [[Kagyu]], and [[Sakya]] traditions, the title is awarded usually after a period of 3 years of intensive study after secondary school level studies, and is considered much like a spiritual Bachelor's. Similar titles of lower standing are De Nod Dzin Pa, and Shor Phon. In the [[Gelug]] tradition, the title khenpo refers to either a senior monk who ordains new monastics, or the abbot of a monastery. A comparable title in the [[Gelug]] lineage is [[Geshe]]. | ||
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Revision as of 06:37, 20 February 2013
Khenpo Munsel (1916-1993)
The term khenpo (also spelled Khyenpo) is a spiritual degree given in Tibetan Buddhism. In the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Sakya traditions, the title is awarded usually after a period of 3 years of intensive study after secondary school level studies, and is considered much like a spiritual Bachelor's. Similar titles of lower standing are De Nod Dzin Pa, and Shor Phon. In the Gelug tradition, the title khenpo refers to either a senior monk who ordains new monastics, or the abbot of a monastery. A comparable title in the Gelug lineage is Geshe.
In some sanghas a khenchen is a senior khenpo or a title applied to the most respected khenpos.
