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 H.E. Chogye Trichen
His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche was head of the Tsarpa sub-school of the Sakya tradition. He was born in Tibet in 1919 in the Kushang family. He was recognized by His Holiness the 13th Dalai Lama and enthroned at a young age as the throne holder of Nalendra monastery in Tibet. Rinpoche was a very learned Buddhist scholar and a great practitioner.
Rinpoche bestowed the precious Lamdre teachings upon many beings including great masters such as His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizin. His Eminence has written many books and articles about Dharma. He has given extensive teachings and inaugurated centers in many parts of the world. Rinpoche established a monastery in Lumbini, the birth-place of Lord Buddha and Jamchen Lhakhang Monastery and retreat center in Boudha, Kathmandu which houses an exquisitely beautiful statue of Maitreya, the future Buddha.
Visit Rinpoche's wonderful website (http://chogyetrichen.com/English/index.html) to learn more about this great and charismatic Sakya teacher.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 22 January 2007 )
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