Buddhist Wisdom
for the World We Live In
About Phuntsok
Thupten Phuntsok was born Irnst Norgaisse in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He began formal Buddhist study with Kyongla Rato Rinpoche and later met his principal teacher, the late Sera Mey Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Tharchin, in 1991. He received novice vows in 1993 and full ordination in 1994. A longtime student of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Phuntsok has taught Buddhist philosophy and meditation for more than 30 years. Based in New York City, he offers teachings, meditation guidance, and private Dharma Q&A for people seeking to bring compassion and wisdom into daily life.
Teachings for Practice and Daily Life
Explore Buddhist philosophy and meditation through teachings grounded in rigorous study, lived practice, compassion, and thoughtful engagement with the world we share.
Ways to Learn and Practice
Join live teachings, meditation sessions, community offerings, and focused explorations of Buddhist philosophy. These offerings welcome both experienced practitioners and those beginning a sincere inquiry.
Buddhist practice becomes meaningful when wisdom and compassion are brought into the conditions of daily life.
Private Dharma Q&A
Donation-based, focused 30-minute sessions by Zoom or phone for questions about Dharma study, meditation practice, and applying Buddhist teachings in daily life.