Thangka Academy Administrator

Sonam Gelek was born in a little village in Chatreng county and from a very young age was greatly influenced by the staunchly Buddhist culture and the simple values of a small Khampa village. His parents always taught him the virtues of doing the “right” thing – he grew up to become a model child in his little village.
Upon finishing primary school, Sonam was sent to attend boarding school where he excelled in his studies learning English and then attending university where he studied commerce. Those formative years at boarding school further defined a young gentleman steeped in religion and prayers and a sincerity and softness rare among rough and tough Khampas. His introspective nature, intense interest in Buddhism combined with his desire to serve has made him an engaging work in Thangka Academy.