Samten Gyatso was born into a large family at Pema Gatsal in the east of Bhutan. In 1989, he joined the school at Mindroling Monastery. After finishing class eight, he joined the scripture college there. While excelling in his studies, he also distinguished himself by demonstrating a firm grasp of ritual, which led to his being appointed ritual master at Mindroling’s branch monastery in Kalimpong and now here.
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Autobiography
