 In a further recognition of his talents and realization, [Petsé Rinpoche] appointed him as his personal teaching assistant when Khenpo was only 19.For years, he acted as his master’s “kyorpon,” a teaching assistant who leads review sessions that supplement the main class being taught.He accompanied his teacher as he traveled throughout Tibet, Nepal and India, often giving teachings in his stead at monasteries that had invited Petsé Rinpoche to teach.