
In 2000, the dharma community in Taiwan responded to Khenpo Kunga Wangchuk’s call for support, and construction began on this new monument to Tibetan higher education in Chauntra, where the traditions of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo and Chökyi Lodrö are upheld. Slideshow of Inauguration Photos by But-sou Lai
Inauguration video
Photo by Pawo Choyning Dorji” width=”460″ height=”265″ /> New DKCLI Campus Inaugurated in Chauntra, India
The inauguration of DKCLI took place November 19-21, 2004, in Chauntra Tibetan Colony, Himachal Pradesh, India. Early on the first day, as the air filled with aromatic smoke and jubilant trumpets sang, the ribbon was snipped to officially open the institute.
Opening Days-Full ArticleSlideshow of Inauguration Photos by But-sou LaiPhoto by Pawo Choyning Dorji

The inauguration of DKCLI took place November 19-21, 2004, in Chauntra Tibetan Colony, Himachal Pradesh, India. Early on the first day, as the air filled with aromatic smoke and jubilant trumpets sang, the ribbon was snipped to officially open the institute.
Opening Days-Full Article
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− Inauguration Article https://khyentsefoundation.org/2004/12/dalai-lama-joins-celebration-at-new-chokyi-lodro-institute/
− Slideshow https://khyentsefoundation.org/2005/12/slideshow-of-photos-by-but-sou-lai/
− Inauguration video https://khyentsefoundation.org/2005/05/dzongsar-khyentse-chokyi-lodro-institute-inauguration/
A New Principal: Khenpo Choying Dorje
Khenpo Choying Dorje was appointed head principal of DKCLI by Rinpoche in 2013. He serves on the KF India Program Committee. “Dzongsar Institute is not only a renowned institution of higher education, it is also benefitting many Buddhist communities and therefore Buddhism as a whole. Many khenpos and teachers at Buddhist institutes and colleges in India, Nepal, Bhutan, even in Tibet received their education from Dzongsar Institute. Many people, both locally and globally, have told me in similar terms that Dzongsar Institute graduates are different from other graduates, not only in the quality of their education but also in their good manners. Dzongsar institute is producing not only good spiritual teachers but also leaders. We are trying to foster spiritual teachers, leaders, and managers for the 21st century. Khyentse Foundation is a key sponsor for this wonderful factory’s software. “Through a KF grant, I was sent to UC Berkeley as a visiting scholar in 2011 and encountered so many different cultures, different beliefs, and different worlds. It was tremendously helpful for me to gain teaching experience with people from different cultures and backgrounds.”
Professor Jacob Dalton and visiting scholar Khenpo Choying Dorje at UC Berkeley.” width=”460″ height=”345″ /> A New Principal: Khenpo Choying Dorje
Khenpo Choying Dorje was appointed head principal of DKCLI by Rinpoche in 2013. He serves on the KF India Program Committee. “Dzongsar Institute is not only a renowned institution of higher education, it is also benefitting many Buddhist communities and therefore Buddhism as a whole. Many khenpos and teachers at Buddhist institutes and colleges in India, Nepal, Bhutan, even in Tibet received their education from Dzongsar Institute. Many people, both locally and globally, have told me in similar terms that Dzongsar Institute graduates are different from other graduates, not only in the quality of their education but also in their good manners. Dzongsar institute is producing not only good spiritual teachers but also leaders. We are trying to foster spiritual teachers, leaders, and managers for the 21st century. Khyentse Foundation is a key sponsor for this wonderful factory’s software.
“Through a KF grant, I was sent to UC Berkeley as a visiting scholar in 2011 and encountered so many different cultures, different beliefs, and different worlds. It was tremendously helpful for me to gain teaching experience with people from different cultures and backgrounds.”
Professor Jacob Dalton and visiting scholar Khenpo Choying Dorje at UC Berkeley.