thaye dorje subsequently began an intense period of traditional monastic training. he has received training and transmissions in buddhist philosophy and practice. his teachers have included the 14th shamar rinpoche, professor sempa dorje and khenpo chödrak tenphel. as a result of this, thaye dorje was enthroned as vidhyadhara (knowledge holder) by the 14th shamarpa in december 2003 at the karmapa international buddhist institute.