BIO Zoltán Cser

Zoltán Cser was born in Budapest in 1970 and took his first steps on the Buddhist path as a teenager, joining a Chan community at the age of 16. Ordained as a monk in 1992, he has dedicated his life to Buddhist study, practice, and service. After beginning his university studies in economics, Zoltán followed his heart to the newly founded Dharma Gate Buddhist College, where he later became a respected lecturer in Buddhist ethics, meditation, and liturgy. Over the years, his teaching has touched the lives of many students, both in person and online.

In 2003, Zoltán became a student of Choegyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche in the International Dzogchen Community, where he later became an authorized instructor of Vajradance and Yantra Yoga. Passionate about making authentic Buddhist teachings accessible, he helped establish an innovative online education system through the Dharma Gate Buddhist Church, where he now serves as Director.

Zoltán’s work blends deep scholarship with genuine compassion and clarity. He continues to lead retreats, offer courses, and guide practitioners with warmth and experience. His main research explores the diversity of Buddhist meditation techniques, always grounded in lived experience and an open heart.