Karma Rinpoche
Nyingma master, abbot of Changlei Monastery, and 85th throne holder of the Kathog lineage.
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Karma Rinpoche (Tibetan: ཀརྨ་རིན་པོ་ཆེ་; Chinese: 顏班·希熱將參 嘎瑪) is a Nyingma master of Tibetan Buddhism, born in 1968 in Barkam, Ngawa Prefecture, Sichuan, China. He currently serves as the abbot of Changlei Monastery.
From an early age, he began studying Buddhist teachings under the guidance of his maternal uncle, and later received extensive training from the great Khenpo Trulzhik Chokyi Drakpa Rinpoche, eventually earning the title of Khenpo. Rinpoche played an important role in the establishment of the first exoteric and esoteric Buddhist institute in the Gyarong region, where he also served as its principal. In 1999, he was formally recognized as the 85th throne holder of the Kathog lineage.
Reincarnation Lineage
The reincarnation lineage of Karma Rinpoche begins with Zengwan Lezhou, who lived during the era of King Trisong Detsen. Zengwan Lezhou later reincarnated as Yudra Nyingpo, one of Guru Padmasambhava's twenty-five principal disciples. Yudra Nyingpo was reborn as Shire Jangtsen, one of the Three Accomplished Companions of Gyarong, during the time of Kathog founder Dampa Deshek. The present Karma Rinpoche is regarded as the reincarnation of Shire Jangtsen.
Dharma activities
Karma Rinpoche has given public teachings, Dharma lectures, and retreat guidance across Chinese-speaking areas, and helped establish Buddhist study groups and practice communities. Local media have covered major annual ceremonies at Changlei Monastery, including the Manjushri Blessing Ceremony.
Works
Karma Rinpoche's writings address mind training, practical wisdom, and Dzogchen preliminary practices. Published works include Dialogue with the Mind, Using Your Wealth Wisely, Words of the Teacher, Wisdom of Daily Life, The Wisdom of Clearing Doubts, Collected Teachings of the Teacher, Dzogchen Preliminary Practices (Volumes I, II, III), The Source of Happiness, Transcending the Ordinary, and Awakening of Life. Audiobooks and transcribed teachings are also available.
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