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Kharchu Centre Australia

Preserving and Sharing Buddha Dharma

Governance & Management

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee organogram below presents the approved leadership and office-bearer structure for Kharchu Centre Australia using responsive website elements rather than a static chart image.

Approved Executive Structure

This page follows the approved Executive Committee structure for Kharchu Centre Australia and keeps the special positions, office-bearers, and leadership relationships clearly separated.

Profile cards below the chart are retained as content-ready spaces for future biographies, service responsibilities, and optional contact pathways.

  • Spiritual Patron
  • Centre Director
  • International Representative
  • Advisory Board Member
  • President
  • Vice President
  • General Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Executive Committee Member: Dr Dorjee
  • Executive Committee Member: Ugyen Lhendup
  • Executive Committee Member: Dr Pema Wangdi

Profiles

Executive Committee Profiles

These profile groups remain in place for future biographies, responsibilities, and optional contact details while preserving the approved Executive Committee structure shown above.

Leadership and Special Roles

These profiles preserve space for approved biographies, responsibilities, and future contact details for the Patron and the senior special roles linked to the Executive Committee.

Spiritual Patron Kyabje Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche

Spiritual Patron

Kyabje Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche

Provides the spiritual guidance under which Kharchu Centre Australia is established, nurtured, and sustained.

Centre Director Khenpo Jamyang Choedrak

Centre Director

Khenpo Jamyang Choedrak

Provides senior Dharma and organisational guidance that supports the centre's leadership, continuity, and stewardship.

International Representative Lopön Lobzang Drakpa

International Representative

Lopön Lobzang Drakpa

Supports communication, Dharma relationships, and international coordination connected with Kharchu Centre Australia's activities.

Advisory Board Member Ari Summa

Advisory Board Member

Ari Summa

Provides advisory support and perspective to strengthen continuity, stewardship, and thoughtful organisational decision-making.

President Gonpo Yonten

President

Gonpo Yonten

Provides organisational stewardship and leadership support for the centre's direction, continuity, and service responsibilities.

Executive Office Bearers

These profiles preserve the approved office-bearer structure and can later support fuller biographies, responsibilities, and contact pathways.

Vice President Kelzang Tshering

Vice President

Kelzang Tshering

Supports the work of the President and helps sustain committee coordination, continuity, and responsible governance practice.

General Secretary Jigme Euden

General Secretary

Jigme Euden

Supports communication, records, and organisational administration across the Executive Committee's work.

Treasurer Yeshi Lhendup

Treasurer

Yeshi Lhendup

Supports financial stewardship, accountability, and responsible oversight of the centre's practical operations.

Public Relations Officer Tsheten Dorji

Public Relations Officer

Tsheten Dorji

Supports communications, public-facing coordination, and practical liaison work connected with Kharchu Centre Australia's activities.

Executive Committee Member Dr Dorjee

Executive Committee Member

Dr Dorjee

Supports the committee's shared governance responsibilities and contributes to the centre's organisational continuity.

Executive Committee Member Ugyen Lhendup

Executive Committee Member

Ugyen Lhendup

Supports committee work, practical coordination, and the shared stewardship of Kharchu Centre Australia.

Executive Committee Member Dr Pema Wangdi

Executive Committee Member

Dr Pema Wangdi

Contributes through drafting and editing communications, translation, website development, content creation, and community engagement, helping to strengthen the Centre's outreach and service activities.