Geshe Cheme is well-qualified for the role of Resident Teacher/Monk. From 1972 to 1976, he studied at the Central Institute of Tibetan Higher Studies. He joined the Gaden Shartse Norling College (Tibetan Monastery) as an ordained monk from 1976 till dated.

In March 1996, he completed his advanced Geshe Lharampa examinations at Gaden, Drepung and Sera monastic universities, and received recognition as a Geshe Lharampa. “Geshe Lharampa” is the highest degree awarded by a Tibetan monastic university and requires fifteen years of intensive studies.

In May 2007, TBI invited Geshe Cheme Tsering to join TBI as a Resident Teacher/Monk. On September 16, 2008, Geshe Cheme assumed the position as a Resident Teacher/ Monk at TBI. He spends a great deal of time in formal rituals and explaining teachings to our dharma students. His skill in performing sacred rituals, private meditation guidance, and chanting of prayers has benefited the dharma devotees a great deal. He also welcomes the new visitors to TBI and formally gives introductory basics in Tibetan Buddhism. He is most valued for his skill to translate the Spiritual Director’s HH Kyabche Trijang Chocktrul rinpoche's teachings from Tibetan into English so the dharma practitioners are able receive the entire Buddha dharma teaching in its purity. He is also active in serving the Vermont community to educate in Tibetan culture and Buddha dharma.