Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche teaching in Lerab Ling, August, 2007

Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche (b.1964) - recognized by the sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa as an incarnation of Jamgön Kongtrul the Great, one of the most revered and influential masters of nineteenth-century Tibet. His root teacher is Dilgo Khyentsé Rinpoche, and he also studied extensively with Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche and the great scholar-yogin Khenpo Rinchen.

Long Life Prayer

Long Life Prayer for Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche:
The Melody of the Deathless Vajra

OM SWASTI Great Vajradhara, Lodrö Thayé Tönbu Tsal,
You embody the power and strength of the Buddhas and their sons,
Coming together in human form, just as predicted by the Buddha himself.
Later you manifested the unparalleled qualities of learning and accomplishment,
As the noble Lodrö Rabpel and the supreme incarnation, Jigmé Nampar Gyel.

May the lineage holders, both father and son, live long.
And may the banner of Truth, both scripture and realization, fly high.
May the ten directions abound with your activities,
And may your unobstructed vision be accomplished.

May Palchen Dorjé, king of the wrathful deities,
And the ocean of the protectors of the three lineages,
Destroy at once any demonic forces or hindrances to your activity,
So that even their names do not remain.

Through the force of Amitayus and consort — Yeshin Khorlo Yum
Nampar Gyalma, Tso-chyé Dorjé Chang, Vimalamitra,
Tangtong Gyalpo, Kongchenpa, Tamdrin Wangchog,
Tseringma and the Five Sister Dakinis —
May your activities flourish.

Through the blessings of the gurus and long-life deities,
May your life force increase and remain stable.
May the Dharma activity of Jamgön, Lord of Dharma,
Forever increase and hold firm!

This was composed through the great kindness of Ögyen Tobgyal Rinpoché, at the supreme meditation place of Longchen Samten Choling.