Tibetan Lamas

  • The Panchen Lama and future of Tibetan Incarnation Lamas

    The Panchen Lama and future of Tibetan Incarnation Lamas

    Today is the 32nd birth anniversary of the 11th Panchen Lama, Gedun Choekyi Nyima. It’s been 26 years since the 11th Panchen Lama was last seen. He was kidnapped by the Chinese government along with his family three days after the announcement, making him the world’s youngest political prisoner. His Holiness the Dalai Lama recognized…

  • H.E. Garje Khamtrul Rinpoche in Memoriam

    H.E. Garje Khamtrul Rinpoche in Memoriam

    Early on Monday, 30th of December 2019, the beloved Nyingma master, Kyabje Garje Khamtrul Rinpoche, IV passed away.  As of January 9th 2020, he was still resting in inner luminosity in the (post-death) thugdam meditative state.  Especially during that period devotees and members of the Chime Gatsaling Monastery communities were encouraged to pray for a swift rebirth and continuation…