Dzogchen Rinpoche Incarnation Line

The Dzogchen Rinpoche Incarnations

• 1. Dzogchen Pema Rigdzin (1625-1697)

He was born in Kham Riwoche. He studied with Karma Chakmé, Rigdzin Duddul Dorje, Namchö Mingyur Dorje, Rigdzin Chökyi Gyatso, etc. He went to Kham at the age of 60. At the age of 61 (??) he founded Orgyen Samten Chöling. He passed away aged 73.

• 2. Gyurme Thekchok Tenzin Pal Zangpo (1699-1758)

Studied with Pönlop Rinpoche and Terchen Gyurme Dorje etc.

• 3. Ngedön Tendzin Zangpo (1759-1792)

He studied with second Nyima Drakpa, Öntrul Pema Kundrol Namgyal. Died at the age of 35 according to JKW. Wrote Khandro Nyingtik commentary.

• 4. Mingyur Namkhé Dorje (1793-1870) aka Jikme Khyentse Wangchuk. Born in ldan yul.

• 5. Thubten Chökyi Dorje (1872-1935)]]

• 6. Jikdral Tekchok Dorje (1935-1959)

• 7. Jikmé Losal Wangpo (b. 1964)