He obtained his Geshe degree from Sera Jey Monastery after 20 years of intensive study. Geshe Nyima Dorjee had received teachings from many great masters such as His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Gyume Kensur Ogyen Tseten, Venerable Kensur Kangurwa Lobsang Thupten, and Venerable Khenpo Lobsang Palden. Prior to coming to New Zealand, Geshe Nyima Dorjee had taught younger monks at Sera Jey Monastery.