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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]] {{Wiki|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]] {{Wiki|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 {{Wiki|senior}} [[monk]] who ordains new [[monastics]], or the [[abbot]] of a [[monastery]]. A comparable title in the [[Gelug]] [[lineage]] is [[Geshe]]. |
| − | In some [[sangha]]s a khenchen is a senior khenpo or a title applied to the most respected khenpos. | + | In some [[sangha]]s a [[khenchen]] is a {{Wiki|senior}} [[khenpo]] or a title applied to the most respected [[khenpos]]. |
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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.
