Lama Jigmé Jinpa

Modern Day Yogi

Lama Jinpa (Dr Asa Hersh) is an ordained Ngakpa (white-robed Tantric Practitioner) of both the Kagyu and Nyingmapa lineages. Having completed the requisite 3-year 3-month meditation retreat, he has studied with great masters such as Kalu Rinpoche, the 16th Karmapa, Dilgo Khyentse and many others over the last 31 years.

Currently he divides his time between Asia and the U.S. Lama Jinpa’s specialty is the practice of Chö; His goal as a teacher and writer, is to make many precious Buddhist teachings accessible for Westerners. Having practiced as a healer for 35 years, Lama Jinpa is a founding director of the School of Tibetan Healing Chö (www.tibetancho.com).

The current title he is working on include a Tibetan Chö for Snow Lion Publications, as well as translations of major practices given to us by MaChik Labdron. These include the Precious Rosary of Offerings and a collection of MaChik’s healing texts (MaChik’s Healing Chö), both to be published by Chö Publishing.

His medical/healing website is found at www.drasahersh.com.