Background
Gyatso, Sonam was born on January 5, 1952 in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. Daughter of Jamyang Gyatso and Tsering Yangzom.
Gyatso, Sonam was born on January 5, 1952 in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. Daughter of Jamyang Gyatso and Tsering Yangzom.
Bachelor in Philosophy, Sanskrit University, Varanasi, India, 1974. Master in Philosophy, Sanskrit University, Varanasi, India, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy in Archarya, Sanskrit University, Varanasi, India, 2001.
Professor Buddhist studies Central Institute Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, India, 1977—2002. Professor Vajra Vidya Institute, 1993—2002. Spriritual advisor Karma and Drukpa Kagyu Centers.
Advisor Tibetology Union-Public Service Commission, New Delhi, 1999. Advisor Mahabodhi Society, Sarnath, 2001.
Honorary lineage professor Drukpa Kagyu Lineage, 1986.