Dzogchen’s innermost essence is embedded in the terma tradition, a special lineage of treasure teachings concealed by the eighth-century teacher Guru Rinpoche with the intention that they be revealed at specific times in the future. Many of these teachings contain predictions for modern times, including particular spiritual practices beneficial for these times. The terma tradition contains detailed instructions on how to take maximum advantage of our human life, imbuing it with its fullest possible meaning.
Rangjung Yeshe Gomde is linked to the Chokling Tersar lineage, a collection of terma teachings revealed by Chokyur Lingpa (1829-1870), one of the last of Tibet’s 108 great tertöns or “treasure revealers.” The extraordinarily clear and profound heart practices revealed by Chokyur Lingpa, along with their assocated teachings, are contained in a body of literature filling more than forty large volumes. They are practiced by both the Kagyü and Nyingma schools of Tibetan Buddhism.
Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche
Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche’s website: www.shedrub.org Meditation master and renowned teacher Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche has been teaching audiences around the world for the past 25 years. Marked by warmth, humor and wit, his teachings offer a unique opportunity to directly connect with the Buddhist tradition in a fresh, vital way that is relevant to our lives… more »
Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche
Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche (1920 – 1996) was widely acknowledged as one of the great meditation masters of modern times. Leaving Tibet in the face of the Chinese invasion in 1959, he settled in the hermitage of Nagi Gompa, on the northern slopes of Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley. Here he lived quietly as a true Dzogchen yogi,… more »
Chokling Rinpoche
Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche was born in eastern Tibet in 1953, the second son of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. Recognized by the Karmapa as the fourth reincarnation of the great 19th-century tertön Chokgyur Lingpa Rinpoche, he studied at Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim and received transmissions of the entire Nyingma lineage from Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and Dudjom Rinpoche…. more »
Tsoknyi Rinpoche
Tsoknyi Rinpoche’s website: www.pundarika.org Born in 1966 in Kathmandu into the family of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Drubwang Tsoknyi Rinpoche was recognized by the 16th Karmapa as the third incarnation of an important lama of the Drukpa Kagyü and Nyingma lineages. He is the lineage holder of the Ratna Lingpa and Tsoknyi lineages. Following extensive academic… more »
Mingyur Rinpoche
Mingyur Rinpoche’s website: tergar.org Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche possesses a rare ability to present the ancient wisdom of Tibet in a fresh, engaging manner. His profound yet accessible teachings and playful sense of humor have endeared him to students around the world. Most uniquely, Rinpoche’s teachings weave together his own personal experiences with modern scientific research,… more »
Phakchok Rinpoche
Phakchok Rinpoche’s website: www.phakchokrinpoche.org Born in 1981 to Chokling Rinpoche and his wife Dechen Paldron, Phakchok Rinpoche is the grandson of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and the eldest brother of Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche. Recognized by the Kagyu regents and ordained by the Dalai Lama, he has studied with a number of great lamas, including Khyentse Rinpoche,… more »
Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche’s website: www.mangalashribhuti.org Born in the Northern Indian province of Himachal Pradesh to Tibetan parents, Dzigar Kongtrül Rinpoche grew up in a monastic environment. Recognized as an incarnation of Jamgon Kongtrul Lodrö Thaye, he received the teachings of the Nyingma lineage, especially that of the Longchen Nyingtik, from his root teacher, Dilgo Khyentse… more »
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche’s website: www.siddharthasintent.org Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche was born in Bhutan in 1961, and was recognized as the main incarnation of the Khyentse lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He was recognized by Sakya Trizin as the reincarnation of Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö, an outstanding teacher who had passed away in 1959. The young tulku… more »
Khandro Rinpoche
Khandro Rinpoche’s website: www.mjkr.org Khandro Rinpoche, the daughter of Mindrolling Trichen Rinpoche, was born in Kalimpong, India in 1967. At the age of two, Rinpoche was recognized by the 16th Karmapa as the reincarnation of the Great Dakini of Tsurphu, Khandro Urgyen Tsomo, one of the best-known female masters of her time. Khandro Rinpoche is… more »
