Sameer Dhingra's interest in Buddhism began in 2015 while he was traveling through India. He visited the ancient Buddhist caves at Ajanta and began learning to meditate in Dharamshala. In 2017 he enrolled in a summer course at the Rangjung Yeshe Institute in Nepal. What started as a two-month trip became a four-year stay, and Sameer Dhingra graduated from the Institute with a BA in Buddhist Studies with Himalayan Languages. He now lives in Goa, where he enjoys going to the beach and feeding stray cats. He hopes to dedicate his life to the Buddhadharma for the benefit of all beings.