Teachers

Below are some of my precious teachers who have shown me immeasurable kindness.

His Holiness Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok

I had the great fortune to study under His Holiness  Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok at his Buddhist Academy, Larung Gar, for 10 years. Under his guidance I was able to study all the major texts and teachings of the Nyingma lineage, including the teachings of Mipham Rinpoche, and His Holiness  Khenpo Jigme Phuntok’s own termas. I received all the major Nyingma empowerments from His Holiness. I also served as His Holiness  Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok’s attendant during his pilgrimage in the Kham and Amdo regions of Tibet.

His Holiness Tenpai Wangchuk

His Holiness Tenpai Wangchuk is one of the greatestliving Tibetan Dzogchen masters still alive in Tibet. He currently lives in Golok, Tibet. In addition to being an unbelievable Dzogchen master he also performs the conduct of a bodhisattva and releases millions and millions of lives of animals destined to be slaughtered every year.

I had the great fortune to receive Dzogchen nyen-gyud from His Holiness Tenpai Wangchuk.   Spending time with this great holy being and receiving teachings from him as well as practicing together is a memory I will always cherish in my life, I will never forget his kindness.

His Holiness Kathog Moksa Rinpoche

From His Holiness Kathog Moksa Rinpoche I received all the empowerments and transmissions of the Kathog lineage. His Holiness Kathog Moksa Rinpoche is the most important Kathog lineage holder alive today. His Holiness  Kathog Moksa Rinpoche has a special connection to our monastary and he often visited there to give teachings and empowerments. He currently lives in Kham, Tibet at Kathog monastery.