The Compassionate Guide: A Teaching on Navigating the Buddhist Path with a Spiritual Teacher

With Namchak Khenpo Rinpoche Ngawang Gelek | Teacher and Tibetan Buddhist Scholar and Justin Kirkwood | Teacher and Translator

May 12, 2026

Date and Time Details: May 12, 5:30 -7 PM MT

Location: In-Person at the Namchak Office & Online via Zoom

Address: Missoula, MT, USA

Contact: info@namchak.org

Join us for our monthly Dharma Talk & Sangha Gathering—free and open to all.

 

About This Month’s Dharma Talk

The Buddha achieved enlightenment and taught the path to enlightenment, but unfortunately we did not get to meet him or receive his teachings. With only books describing this path to guide us, we will likely end up encountering all kinds of obstacles, taking wrong turns, misinterpreting signs, hitting dead ends, and so on. So, if we really want to make progress on the path, we must rely upon a teacher who has already made it significantly further down the path than ourselves to get the guidance we need. Join us for this special opportunity to connect with Namchak Khen Rinpoche, who will serve as our compassionate guide for this teaching.

 

About One Community 

Each month, we come together for an evening of learning and discussion to deepen our understanding of the dharma and our connection with sangha. Led by a Namchak teacher, thought leader, or staff member, each gathering revolves around a specific topic and lasts 90 minutes.
The session begins with a dharma talk and is followed by a Q&A with the teacher.
We invite Learning Circles, meditation buddies, and individuals to join us, and encourage you to bring friends, family, neighbors, or co-workers along to share in the experience!

 

Address and Zoom Link

Missoula address and Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

About the Guides

Namchak Khenpo Rinpoche Ngawang Gelek | Teacher and Tibetan Buddhist Scholar

Khen Rinpoche is one of the younger brothers of Tulku Sangak Rinpoche. They are descendants of the Great Treasure Revealer Tsasum Lingpa since nearly three centuries ago and became known as the Namchak family. The Namchak family originates from the Sum (pronounced “soom”) family of the Tong clan, one of the six original clans of […]

Learn more about Namchak Khenpo Rinpoche Ngawang Gelek | Teacher and Tibetan Buddhist Scholar

Justin Kirkwood | Teacher and Translator

Justin Kirkwood works as a Tibetan translator and Buddhist educator at the Namchak Foundation. He is a close student of Namchak Khen Rinpoche and serves as his primary interpreter. Justin began his study and practice of Buddhism and the Tibetan language in his home state of Indiana. He was quickly inspired by the idea of […]

Learn more about Justin Kirkwood | Teacher and Translator

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