Sed Gyued Monastery
Lineage
The lineage of Sed-Gyued is based on its pure tradition of an unbroken line descending from Jetsun Sherab Senge, founder of the Sed-Gyued Monastery and a disciple of Je Tsong Khapa Lobsang Dakpa.
The lineage is passed on from one Great Master of the Sed-Gyued Monastery to the next one, and no reincarnation was ever recognized according to the tradition of the Sed-Gyued Lineage.
All lineage holders of Sed-Gyued are monks of the monastery. They receive all teachings from their master and practice both Tantra and Sutra throughout their life, thus becoming masters themselves. In Sed-Gyued tradition, there are no written documents for future reincarnations of the Great Masters, and the lineage holders in future will always remain practical philosophers and learned lamas.
Chief Abbot Geshe Lobsang Wangdu Rinpoche
The chief Abbot
Geshe Lobsang Wangdu Rinpoche is the current chief Abbot of the monastery.
Known affectionately by some long term students as “Geshe Wangdu”, Rinpoche’s current full name, with all honorifics included, is Segyü Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Wangdü. (The title “Khen” denotes the role of current Abbot.)
Prior to being the monastery's Chief Abbot. he held the same role for a three year term at Gyümé Tantric College in South India.
Khensur Rinpoche is known for his warm heart, great wisdom and erudition, and strong guru devotion.
Monks' Daily Life
HISTORY
It is well known that Tibetan Buddhism had been bifurcated into four major sects, the reformed and latest of which is the Gelukpa sect. It was founded by Je-Tsong-Khapa in the 14th Century and all the previous Dalai Lamas including the present, H.H. The Dalai Lama XIVth, followed his teachings and traditional practices thoroughly.
The Founder and President of the monastery is Sed-Gyued Dorjee Chang Jampa Wangyal Rinpoche. The present Abbot of the monastery is H. E. Ala Youngzin Tulku Sed-Gyued Khen Rinpoche.