four monasteries at early age, Khenchen Prachimba Dorje was encouraged by his mother to undergo rigorous study and practice. For 25 years he studied and practiced primarily Buddhist philosophy and meditation but also logic, medicine, astrology, languages, grammar, lexicography, dance and drama. During this time his root teacher H.H. Jigmed Phuntsok Rinpoche provided him with teachings and instructions over a period of ten years at Larung Buddhist University. After receiving his khenpo and khenchen titles, Khenchen Prachimba Dorjee Rinpoche taught debate, astrology, sutra and tantra at many different monasteries and centers in Tibet, Nepal, India, Malaysia, Singapore, China and United States. He also wrote three books on sutra, tantra and a book of songs. Besides teaching and writing, his main efforts have concentrated on building and sustaining an orphanage in Tibet that currently provides accommodation, food, clothing and education to 150 children. To support Rinpoche's efforts, his students recently established AWAM Foundation helping the orphanage and an elder house in the same location in Tibet.