Carlo Carranza has studied and practiced Buddhism for over 24 years, beginning in 2001 with teachings from his main teacher, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, at the University of British Columbia. A monk for 10 years with vows from the 14th Dalai Lama, he is a Siddhartha’s Intent instructor. He has taught internationally, embraced a non-sectarian approach, translated works, and is involved with the Khyentse Foundation’s Milinda Program for Western Instructors.
Carlo Carranza
Recent Articles
What The White Lotus Got Right — and Wrong — About Buddhism
Buddhism on screen: sometimes Hollywood gets it right, other times, not so much. Carlo Carranza brings a dharma teacher's eye to the portrayals of Buddhism in HBO and Mike White’s The White Lotus, Season 3.
3 Practices to Overcome Jealousy
Everybody feels jealous sometimes. Carlo Carranza teaches three Buddhist techniques to help you find freedom from jealousy.
Comprendiendo el Ngöndro o las prácticas preliminares del budismo tibetano
Carlo Carranza habla sobre cómo el Ngöndro — las prácticas preliminares del budismo tibetano— funciona como un mapa hacia la iluminación, dándonos instrucciones paso a paso para nuestro viaje en dirección a la liberación.
Understanding the Ngöndro, or the Preliminary Practices of Tibetan Buddhism
Carlo Carranza on how the Ngöndro — the preliminary practices of Tibetan Buddhism — functions as a roadmap to enlightenment, giving us step-by-step instructions for our journey to liberation.