Erick Tsiknopoulos (Sherab Zangpo)

Main teachers

Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche, HH the Dalai Lama, khenpos and lamas in the Serta and Katok lineages

Study Background

Began studying Tibetan in 2004. Has lived in India and Nepal since 2007-present. Studied at Manjushree, Thosam Ling, and Dzongsar Shedra, as well as private classes with geshes and khenpos. Currently studying at Rangjung Yeshe Institute and Ka-Nying Shedra.

Published Works

The Lamp of Pristine Wisdom: Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche's commentary on Karme Chagme's Manjushri sadhana 'Clearing Away the Darkness of Delusion'
The Noble One's Downpour of Blessings: Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche's commentary on Thangtong Gyalpo's Chenrezig sadhana 'For the Benefit of Beings Pervading Space'
The Lamp of Advice Which Illuminates That Which Is To Be Adopted And Abandoned by Khunu Lama Rinpoche II
Manjushri, Green Tara, and Medicine Buddha practice texts/sadhanas
The Maha-Lakshmi Sutra

Active Projects

The Extensive Sutra of Golden Light: The 29 and 31 Chapter Versions (http://www.sutraofgoldenlight.com)
Entry Point of the Conqueror's Heirs: Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche's commentary on the 37 Bodhisattva Practices
Sunlight Blessings that Cure the Longing of Remembrance: Lamchen Gyalpo Rinpoche's biography of Khunu Lama Rinpoche
Ju Mipham Rinpoche's White Lotus: A Background Dharma Teaching to the Shakyamuni Buddha Sadhana 'The Supreme Muni's Treasury of Blessings' [a chronicle of Shakyamuni Buddha's life]

Unpublished Works (completed)

Melodious and Delightful Laughter: A Clearly-Expressed Chronicle of the Sacred Site of Drakda Lamtso, the Life-Force Lake of Yeshe Tsogyal
and hundreds of others, some of which are available for viewing at http://emptyelephant.wordpress.com

Other Projects

numerous sutras and commentaries

Internal Links

http://rywiki.tsadra.org/index.php/Sugatagarbha_Translation_Group

External Links

http://emptyelephant.wordpress.com
http://www.sutraofgoldenlight.com

Can your oral/written translation skills be engaged?

Yes.

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