About Lama Oleg (Sonam Dorje)

Lama Oleg (Sonam Dorje) is the first Russian Lama who completed traditional training in Nepal. Lama Oleg is a disciple of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche. Lama completed three traditional retreats, ten years overall, in 1997-2000, 2001-2005, 2014-2017. Chokiy Niyma Rinpoche during his seminars in Moscow confirmed Lama’s competence to explain Chokling Tersar practices, referring to him as a fully qualified teacher.

As of today Lama Oleg has built 18 stupas in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Austria, Africa (Sierra Leone) and South America (Colombia); he also built the first Buddhist temple near Moscow, and established the first retreat center in Colombia. He periodically teaches in Russia, Ukraine, Europe, Asia, and South America.

Teachings in English

When the earth under your feet is gone. Advice to all spiritual pratitioners in difficult situations

English subtitles. April, 2020

When the earth under your feet is gone.pdf

Transforming Selfishness

English subtitles. Moscow (Russia), March 8, 2020

Brief Commentary on Sang Offering

Excerpt from the lecture in Nizhny Novgorog, Russia. March 2020

• Video (in Russian)
• English translation PDF

Lama Oleg Bogota Teaching 2019: Vipashyana Meditation and Feminine Cosmic Energy

English with Spanish translation. March 2019, Bogota, Colombia

Lama Oleg at KTC Bogota: Overcoming Obstacles in Life and Commentary on Trinley Niyngpo Practice

English with Spanish translation. February 2018, Bogota, Colombia