His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche died at 10 a.m., Saturday,January 17th, in Dordogne, southern France, at the age of 82. The Venerable Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche, the son of His Holiness and the designated holder of the Dudjom lineage, called Chagdud Gonpa in Cottage Grove to notify Chagdud Rinpoche. Chagdud Rinpoche is presently in Nepal where 'he will participate in ceremonies.
His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche is one of the greatest scholars and tantric masters of Tibetan Buddhism. The direct reincarnation of Padmasambhava himself, his life was foretold in the predictions of the great tantric master when he arrived in Tibet in the eighth century. He said that he would be reborn in our time as Dudjom Rinpoche, giving details of date, place and specific signs.
His Holiness was born on June 10th, 1904 in the province of Pemakod in southeastern Tibet. He was recognized as the reincarnation of the great Tibetan master and yogi, Dudjom Lingpa, famous for his discovery of many secret texts which had been hidden many centuries before by Guru Padmasambhava.
Considered the greatest 'terton' (discoverer of hiddentexts, or 'terma') of our time, His Holiness has also made a thorough and critical study of all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism, realizing the wisdom of all lineages.
His Holiness made many visits to the United States to give teachings, the last in 1984. Although he was not well at that time, he was able to give profound blessings to hundreds of persons.
His Holiness is survived by his wife., Sangyum Kusho Rigdzin Wangmo; his sons the Ven. Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche and the Ven. Thinly Norbu Rinpoche; his daughters Chimay and Tsering; and several other children who live in Tibet.
Offerings for the ceremonies can be sent to Jane Tromge, who will forward them to the family of His Holiness. Please make checks payable to "Chagdud Gonpa–Dudjom Ceremonies" and mail them to Jane at208 North River Road, Cottage Grove, OR. 97424
His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche died at 10 a.m., Saturday,January 17th, in Dordogne, southern France, at the age of 82. The Venerable Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche, the son of His Holiness and the designated holder of the Dudjom lineage, called Chagdud Gonpa in Cottage Grove to notify Chagdud Rinpoche. Chagdud Rinpoche is presently in Nepal where 'he will participate in ceremonies.
His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche is one of the greatest scholars and tantric masters of Tibetan Buddhism. The direct reincarnation of Padmasambhava himself, his life was foretold in the predictions of the great tantric master when he arrived in Tibet in the eighth century. He said that he would be reborn in our time as Dudjom Rinpoche, giving details of date, place and specific signs.
His Holiness was born on June 10th, 1904 in the province of Pemakod in southeastern Tibet. He was recognized as the reincarnation of the great Tibetan master and yogi, Dudjom Lingpa, famous for his discovery of many secret texts which had been hidden many centuries before by Guru Padmasambhava.
Considered the greatest 'terton' (discoverer of hiddentexts, or 'terma') of our time, His Holiness has also made a thorough and critical study of all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism, realizing the wisdom of all lineages.
His Holiness made many visits to the United States to give teachings, the last in 1984. Although he was not well at that time, he was able to give profound blessings to hundreds of persons.
His Holiness is survived by his wife., Sangyum Kusho Rigdzin Wangmo; his sons the Ven. Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche and the Ven. Thinly Norbu Rinpoche; his daughters Chimay and Tsering; and several other children who live in Tibet.
Offerings for the ceremonies can be sent to Jane Tromge, who will forward them to the family of His Holiness. Please make checks payable to "Chagdud Gonpa–Dudjom Ceremonies" and mail them to Jane at208 North River Road, Cottage Grove, OR. 97424
His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche died at 10 a.m., Saturday,January 17th, in Dordogne, southern France, at the age of 82. The Venerable Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche, the son of His Holiness and the designated holder of the Dudjom lineage, called Chagdud Gonpa in Cottage Grove to notify Chagdud Rinpoche. Chagdud Rinpoche is presently in Nepal where 'he will participate in ceremonies.
His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche is one of the greatest scholars and tantric masters of Tibetan Buddhism. The direct reincarnation of Padmasambhava himself, his life was foretold in the predictions of the great tantric master when he arrived in Tibet in the eighth century. He said that he would be reborn in our time as Dudjom Rinpoche, giving details of date, place and specific signs.
His Holiness was born on June 10th, 1904 in the province of Pemakod in southeastern Tibet. He was recognized as the reincarnation of the great Tibetan master and yogi, Dudjom Lingpa, famous for his discovery of many secret texts which had been hidden many centuries before by Guru Padmasambhava.
Considered the greatest 'terton' (discoverer of hiddentexts, or 'terma') of our time, His Holiness has also made a thorough and critical study of all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism, realizing the wisdom of all lineages.
His Holiness made many visits to the United States to give teachings, the last in 1984. Although he was not well at that time, he was able to give profound blessings to hundreds of persons.
His Holiness is survived by his wife., Sangyum Kusho Rigdzin Wangmo; his sons the Ven. Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche and the Ven. Thinly Norbu Rinpoche; his daughters Chimay and Tsering; and several other children who live in Tibet.
Offerings for the ceremonies can be sent to Jane Tromge, who will forward them to the family of His Holiness. Please make checks payable to "Chagdud Gonpa–Dudjom Ceremonies" and mail them to Jane at208 North River Road, Cottage Grove, OR. 97424
His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche died at 10 a.m., Saturday,January 17th, in Dordogne, southern France, at the age of 82. The Venerable Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche, the son of His Holiness and the designated holder of the Dudjom lineage, called Chagdud Gonpa in Cottage Grove to notify Chagdud Rinpoche. Chagdud Rinpoche is presently in Nepal where 'he will participate in ceremonies.
His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche is one of the greatest scholars and tantric masters of Tibetan Buddhism. The direct reincarnation of Padmasambhava himself, his life was foretold in the predictions of the great tantric master when he arrived in Tibet in the eighth century. He said that he would be reborn in our time as Dudjom Rinpoche, giving details of date, place and specific signs.
His Holiness was born on June 10th, 1904 in the province of Pemakod in southeastern Tibet. He was recognized as the reincarnation of the great Tibetan master and yogi, Dudjom Lingpa, famous for his discovery of many secret texts which had been hidden many centuries before by Guru Padmasambhava.
Considered the greatest 'terton' (discoverer of hiddentexts, or 'terma') of our time, His Holiness has also made a thorough and critical study of all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism, realizing the wisdom of all lineages.
His Holiness made many visits to the United States to give teachings, the last in 1984. Although he was not well at that time, he was able to give profound blessings to hundreds of persons.
His Holiness is survived by his wife., Sangyum Kusho Rigdzin Wangmo; his sons the Ven. Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche and the Ven. Thinly Norbu Rinpoche; his daughters Chimay and Tsering; and several other children who live in Tibet.
Offerings for the ceremonies can be sent to Jane Tromge, who will forward them to the family of His Holiness. Please make checks payable to "Chagdud Gonpa–Dudjom Ceremonies" and mail them to Jane at208 North River Road, Cottage Grove, OR. 97424
His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche died at 10 a.m., Saturday,January 17th, in Dordogne, southern France, at the age of 82. The Venerable Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche, the son of His Holiness and the designated holder of the Dudjom lineage, called Chagdud Gonpa in Cottage Grove to notify Chagdud Rinpoche. Chagdud Rinpoche is presently in Nepal where 'he will participate in ceremonies.
His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche is one of the greatest scholars and tantric masters of Tibetan Buddhism. The direct reincarnation of Padmasambhava himself, his life was foretold in the predictions of the great tantric master when he arrived in Tibet in the eighth century. He said that he would be reborn in our time as Dudjom Rinpoche, giving details of date, place and specific signs.
His Holiness was born on June 10th, 1904 in the province of Pemakod in southeastern Tibet. He was recognized as the reincarnation of the great Tibetan master and yogi, Dudjom Lingpa, famous for his discovery of many secret texts which had been hidden many centuries before by Guru Padmasambhava.
Considered the greatest 'terton' (discoverer of hiddentexts, or 'terma') of our time, His Holiness has also made a thorough and critical study of all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism, realizing the wisdom of all lineages.
His Holiness made many visits to the United States to give teachings, the last in 1984. Although he was not well at that time, he was able to give profound blessings to hundreds of persons.
His Holiness is survived by his wife., Sangyum Kusho Rigdzin Wangmo; his sons the Ven. Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche and the Ven. Thinly Norbu Rinpoche; his daughters Chimay and Tsering; and several other children who live in Tibet.
Offerings for the ceremonies can be sent to Jane Tromge, who will forward them to the family of His Holiness. Please make checks payable to "Chagdud Gonpa–Dudjom Ceremonies" and mail them to Jane at208 North River Road, Cottage Grove, OR. 97424
