Venerable Kelsang Paldan was born on April 20, 1991, in Kibber, Spiti Valley, India. He attended JNV, a boarding school for gifted students in Himachal Pradesh, from ages 17-19. In 2011, at age 20, Ven. Kelsang joined Gaden Shartse Monastey as a member of Phukhang House. He completed three major texts of Buddhist Studies.
In 2023 Ven. Kelsang received full ordination from His Holiness the Dalai Lama. At Gaden Shartse monastery, Kesangla worked in the main kitchen sometimes preparing food for up to 100 monks attending pujas. He became a skilled torma maker. Ven. Kelsang also served in the Guest House cooking, gardening and cleaning. He feels GSTDL is like family. Ven. Kelsang is happy to be at GSTDL as Staff Attendant and Cook.
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