Togdan Rinpoche

H.E. Togdan Rinpoche
Togdan Rinpoche
Religion Buddhism
Personal
Nationality Indian
Born Durbuk, Ladakh
Senior posting
Based in Ladakh, India
Religious career
Teacher Dudjom Rinpoche
Reincarnation Togdan Tulku
Website http://togdanrinpoche.com

Togdan Rinpoche (born in 1938) was enthroned as the leader of Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism for Ladakh in 1943[1] and serves today as the Head Lama for all Tibetan Buddhist Lineages in Ladakh. Rinpoche is one of the most senior Lamas for the Drikung Kagyu and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism.

In addition to being an accomplished spiritual leader, Rinpoche played an active role in politics from the 1960s when he was elected as the first leader of the Ladakh Action Committee, until 2003 when he resigned from his post as the Minister of State for Ladakh Affairs and Planning[2].

Appearance in documentaries and books

Rinpoche has appeared in several documentary films[3][4][5] including Yogis of Tibet and The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life. Rinpoche can also be seen in a rare archive footage from 1965 in a Long Life Prayer for Dudjom Rinpoche, Rinpoche's root teacher.

Rinchen Terdzö

Rinpoche is a lineage holder for the teaching cycle of Jamgon Kongtrul the Great, Treasury of Precious Treasures and sponsored one of the most important transmission of this cycle that takes up to 6 months to transmit[6] in Tso Pema by his root teacher Dudjom Rinpoche in 1965.[7] Rinpoche has since then completed several transmissions of this highly regarded teaching cycle.

Terma

In accord with the Terma tradition of the Tibetan Buddhism and particularly the Nyingma order, Rinpoche is a Terton and have revealed the Padma Gyalpo's Heart Essence Sadhana, which have been recently translated into English and Chinese. The teaching cycle was authenticated by Dudjom Rinpoche during the time he was the supreme leader of the Nyingma order.

References

  1. ↑ Singh Jina, Prem (2009). Cultural Heritage Ladakh Himalaya. Kalpaz Publication. p. 209. ISBN 978-8178357454.
  2. ↑ "Lotus King Trust - H.E. Togden Rinpoche | Political Life". lotuskingtrust.com. Retrieved 2016-12-25.
  3. ↑ Osh Marty (2013-08-20), Yogis Of Tibet Rare Documentary, retrieved 2016-12-25
  4. ↑ History (2014-02-19), The Tibetan Book of the Dead A Way of Life, retrieved 2016-12-25
  5. ↑ 吉祥草阿旺 (2015-11-11), 敦珠林巴影片 長壽灌頂, retrieved 2016-12-25
  6. ↑ "Rinchen Terdzö - Rigpa Wiki". www.rigpawiki.org. Retrieved 2016-12-25.
  7. ↑ Dongyal, Khenpa Tsewang (2008). Light of Fearless Indestructible Wisdom: The Life and Legacy of H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche. Snow Lion Publications. p. 132. ISBN 978-1559393041.
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