Venerable Losang Gendun has practiced Buddhism for nearly four decades and has been a Bhikshu (Buddhist monk) in the Tibetan tradition for the past 18 years. Before ordination he worked in palliative care, tech, refugee organizations, and commercial management. He studied Buddhist philosophy and practiced for 10 years before spending over four years in retreat, training in Tibetan sutra and tantra, as well as in the Burmese Theravada Forest Tradition. For the past 15 years, Venerable Gendun has been teaching Buddhist philosophy, psychology, and meditation across the world. In 2023 Venerable Gendun founded The Buddha Project for the long-term guidance of Buddhist meditators, scientific research, art projects and inter-contemplative social engagement.