Wangdor Rinpoche: Difference between revisions
Yeshedorje (talk | contribs) (Created page with 'thumb|350px|Wangdor Rimpoche, courtesy of dharmaphotos.zenfolio.com '''Wangdor Rimpoche''' is a Tibetan monk and lama based in [[Tso Pema…') |
mNo edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
[[Image:Wangdor-Rinpoche-7087.jpg|thumb|350px|Wangdor Rimpoche, courtesy of dharmaphotos.zenfolio.com]] | [[Image:Wangdor-Rinpoche-7087.jpg|thumb|350px|Wangdor Rimpoche, courtesy of dharmaphotos.zenfolio.com]] | ||
'''Wangdor | '''Wangdor Rinpoche''' is a Tibetan monk and [[lama]] based in [[Tso Pema]], India, where he has spent many years in retreat under the direction of [[Dudjom Rinpoche]]. | ||
==Birth and Family == | ==Birth and Family == | ||
Wangdor | Wangdor Rinpoche was born in Tibet. | ||
==Training== | ==Training== | ||
Being a [[Rime]] teacher, Wangdor | Being a [[Rime]] teacher, Wangdor Rinpoche received teachings from the following masters<Ref>Text based on information extracted from http://www.customjuju.com</Ref>: | ||
*Chonchok Sumon Khenpo, of Trungpa | *Chonchok Sumon Khenpo, of Trungpa Rinpoche's line | ||
*Dudjom Rinpoche | *Dudjom Rinpoche | ||
*[[Khunu Lama Tenzin Gyaltsen]] | *[[Khunu Lama Tenzin Gyaltsen]] | ||
| Line 16: | Line 16: | ||
*[[Thuksey Rinpoche]] | *[[Thuksey Rinpoche]] | ||
Wangdor Rinpoche is a meditation master from the same generation as [[Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche]]’s and in the 1960s, both | Wangdor Rinpoche is a meditation master from the same generation as [[Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche]]’s and in the 1960s, both Rinpoches were living in Tso Pema. | ||
==Activity== | ==Activity== | ||
He has spent more than 30 years meditating in the caves above Tso Pema (Lotus Lake), in the Himachal Pradesh region of Northern India, caves which were first used by [[Guru Rinpoche]]. In solitary retreat during the early years, Wangdor Rimpoche was eventually joined over time by more than 50 cave-dwelling | He has spent more than 30 years meditating in the caves above Tso Pema (Lotus Lake), in the Himachal Pradesh region of Northern India, caves which were first used by [[Guru Rinpoche]]. In solitary retreat during the early years, Wangdor Rimpoche was eventually joined over time by more than 50 cave-dwelling [[yogin]]s and [[yogini]]s. | ||
Beginning in the 1970’s, he constructed [[Tso Pema Orgyen Heruka Nyingmapa Gompa]], a monastery near the lake, as well as a retreat center on the mountain, available to practitioners of all lineages and nationalities, projects which have taken nearly 20 years to complete. In 1977, [[Chagdud Khadro]] first met Wangdor Rinpoche, who became a first teacher<Ref> Wangdor Rinpoche advised Chagdud Khadro to accumulate Vajrasattva mantra as well as | Beginning in the 1970’s, he constructed [[Tso Pema Orgyen Heruka Nyingmapa Gompa]], a monastery near the lake, as well as a retreat center on the mountain, available to practitioners of all lineages and nationalities, projects which have taken nearly 20 years to complete. In 1977, [[Chagdud Khadro]] first met Wangdor Rinpoche, who became a first teacher<Ref>Wangdor Rinpoche advised Chagdud Khadro to accumulate [[Vajrasattva]] mantra as well as nyungné fasts.</Ref> | ||
Over the past two decades, Lama Wangdor has taught and given | Over the past two decades, Lama Wangdor has taught and given [[empowerment]]s in Asia, Europe and the United States. More recently, Wangdor Rimpoche has built a monumental statue of Guru Rinpoche above the lake. | ||
==Notes== | |||
<small><references/><small> | |||
==Internal Links== | ==Internal Links== | ||
*[[Tso Pema Orgyen Heruka Nyingmapa Gompa]] | *[[Tso Pema Orgyen Heruka Nyingmapa Gompa]] | ||
[[Category:Contemporary Teachers]] | [[Category:Contemporary Teachers]] | ||
[[Category: Kagyü Teachers]] | [[Category:Kagyü Teachers]] | ||
[[Category:Nyingma Teachers]] | [[Category:Nyingma Teachers]] | ||
[[Category:Rimé Teachers]] | [[Category:Rimé Teachers]] | ||
[[Category:Dudjom Tersar Teachers]] | [[Category:Dudjom Tersar Teachers]] | ||
Revision as of 09:52, 3 December 2018
Wangdor Rinpoche is a Tibetan monk and lama based in Tso Pema, India, where he has spent many years in retreat under the direction of Dudjom Rinpoche.
Birth and Family
Wangdor Rinpoche was born in Tibet.
Training
Being a Rime teacher, Wangdor Rinpoche received teachings from the following masters[1]:
- Chonchok Sumon Khenpo, of Trungpa Rinpoche's line
- Dudjom Rinpoche
- Khunu Lama Tenzin Gyaltsen
- Nambla Janchub Dorje
- Rigzing Lhachok Dorje, the 8th Choktrul Zigar Rinpoche (1938-1959)
- Pumdong Key Rimpoche
- Thuksey Rinpoche
Wangdor Rinpoche is a meditation master from the same generation as Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche’s and in the 1960s, both Rinpoches were living in Tso Pema.
Activity
He has spent more than 30 years meditating in the caves above Tso Pema (Lotus Lake), in the Himachal Pradesh region of Northern India, caves which were first used by Guru Rinpoche. In solitary retreat during the early years, Wangdor Rimpoche was eventually joined over time by more than 50 cave-dwelling yogins and yoginis.
Beginning in the 1970’s, he constructed Tso Pema Orgyen Heruka Nyingmapa Gompa, a monastery near the lake, as well as a retreat center on the mountain, available to practitioners of all lineages and nationalities, projects which have taken nearly 20 years to complete. In 1977, Chagdud Khadro first met Wangdor Rinpoche, who became a first teacher[2]
Over the past two decades, Lama Wangdor has taught and given empowerments in Asia, Europe and the United States. More recently, Wangdor Rimpoche has built a monumental statue of Guru Rinpoche above the lake.
Notes
- ↑ Text based on information extracted from http://www.customjuju.com
- ↑ Wangdor Rinpoche advised Chagdud Khadro to accumulate Vajrasattva mantra as well as nyungné fasts.