Who We Are

khenpo-kunzangKhentrul Jigme Kunzang Gyaltsen

Khenpo Jigme Kunzang Gyaltsen founded Sengdruk Taktse School along with Thupten Norbu Rinpoche. He currently lives at Sengdruk Taktse School where oversees all the activities of the school and works tirelessly for all the students there.

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tulku-thubten-norbuTulku Thubten Norbu

Thupten Norbu Rinpoche founded Sengdruk Taktse School along with Khenpo Jigme Kunzang Gyaltsen. He provides substantial assistance to Sengdruk Taktse School in order to keep the school running. Thupten Norbu Rinpoche currently lives in Taiwan.

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lakshey-zangpoLama Lakshey Zangpo

Lama Lakshey Zangpo is the Vice Principal of Sengdruk Taktse School. He recently came to America in order to teach Dharma, study, and further the activities of the Joru Foundation.

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jacob-archuletta1Jacob Archuletta

Jacob Archuletta taught at Sengdruk Taktse School in 2006 and was very inspired by the children, the teachers, and the staff of the school. He currently lives in Berkeley, CA.

sonam-thundenSonam Thunden

Sonam Thunden has years of experience in the non profit sector. She has been involved in many Tibetan community related projects. When she is not working tirelessly for the Joru Foundation, she works at Google as a financial analyst.

kersten-anchetaKersten Ancheta

Kersten Ancheta is an indispensible part of the Joru Foundation, providing her expertise in the areas of fundraising as well as years of experience in caring for the elderly.