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| − | 19th Kushok Bakula Rinpoche (May 21, 1917 – November 4, 2003) was a reincarnation of the [[Kushok Bakula Rinpoche]]. He was one of the best known [[lama]]s of Ladakh, a statesman and international diplomat of the Republic of India. He is known for his efforts in reviving [[Buddhism]] in Mongolia and Russia, linking them with the community of Tibetan exiles in India. | + | [[19th Kushok Bakula Rinpoche]] (May 21, 1917 – November 4, 2003) was a [[reincarnation]] of the [[Kushok Bakula Rinpoche]]. He was one of the best known [[lama]]s of {{Wiki|Ladakh}}, a statesman and international {{Wiki|diplomat}} of the {{Wiki|Republic}} of [[India]]. He is known for his efforts in reviving [[Buddhism]] in [[Mongolia]] and {{Wiki|Russia}}, linking them with the {{Wiki|community}} of [[Tibetan]] exiles in [[India]]. |
| − | A descendant of Ladakh's royal family, he was given to monkhood at an early age. He was recognized by the [[Thirteenth Dalai Lama]] as a reincarnation of Bakula [[Arhat]], one of the Sixteen Arhats (direct disciples of [[Gautama Buddha]]). | + | A descendant of Ladakh's {{Wiki|royal}} family, he was given to [[monkhood]] at an early age. He was [[recognized]] by the [[Thirteenth Dalai Lama]] as a [[reincarnation]] of [[Bakula]] [[Arhat]], one of the [[Sixteen Arhats]] (direct [[disciples]] of [[Gautama Buddha]]). |
| − | Later he served in the Parliament of India, and was deeply engaged with welfare, education and rights of Scheduled Castes and Tribes of India. In his later years, he became India's Ambassador in Mongolia. | + | Later he served in the Parliament of [[India]], and was deeply engaged with {{Wiki|welfare}}, [[education]] and rights of Scheduled [[Castes]] and Tribes of [[India]]. In his later years, he became India's Ambassador in [[Mongolia]]. |
| − | In 2005, the Leh airport was renamed as the Kushok Bakula Airport. | + | In 2005, the [[Leh]] airport was renamed as the Kushok [[Bakula]] Airport. |
| − | ==Biography by FPMT== | + | =={{Wiki|Biography}} by [[FPMT]]== |
| − | Ven. Bakula Rinpoche died while in India on November 4, 2003. | + | Ven. [[Bakula]] [[Rinpoche]] [[died]] while in [[India]] on November 4, 2003. |
| − | He lived one of the more interesting lives of a Buddhist lama. Born into a royal family of Ladakh, India, he was later recognized by the Thirteenth Dalai Lama as a reincarnation of Bakula Arhat - one of the Sixteen Arhats (direct disciples of [[Shakyamuni Buddha]] who had tremendous spiritual realizations). | + | He lived one of the more [[interesting]] [[lives]] of a [[Buddhist]] [[lama]]. Born into a {{Wiki|royal}} family of {{Wiki|Ladakh}}, [[India]], he was later [[recognized]] by the [[Thirteenth Dalai Lama]] as a [[reincarnation]] of [[Bakula]] [[Arhat]] - one of the [[Sixteen Arhats]] (direct [[disciples]] of [[Shakyamuni Buddha]] who had tremendous [[spiritual]] realizations). |
| − | Bakula Rinpoche had a keen interest in Mongolia and Russia from a young age, and while other Tibetan teachers were going to the West, Bakula Rinpoche said, "Everyone is going to the west - it's easy to go to the west." | + | [[Bakula]] [[Rinpoche]] had a keen [[interest]] in [[Mongolia]] and {{Wiki|Russia}} from a young age, and while other [[Tibetan]] [[teachers]] were going to the [[West]], [[Bakula]] [[Rinpoche]] said, "Everyone is going to the [[west]] - it's easy to go to the [[west]]." |
| − | After Rinpoche worked as a minister of the Indian government under Indira Gandhi, he began to travel to Mongolia and the USSR, where he helped re-open ancient monasteries and organize Buddhist peace conferences. In 1990, was appointed as the Indian ambassador to Mongolia for a period of two years. When he arrived, Mongolia was still communist, but during his stay - which lasted more than 10 years - it became a free country, so Bakula Rinpoche could travel freely and work to revive pure Buddhism. | + | After [[Rinpoche]] worked as a minister of the [[Indian]] government under Indira {{Wiki|Gandhi}}, he began to travel to [[Mongolia]] and the {{Wiki|USSR}}, where he helped re-open {{Wiki|ancient}} [[monasteries]] and organize [[Buddhist]] [[peace]] conferences. In 1990, was appointed as the [[Indian]] ambassador to [[Mongolia]] for a period of two years. When he arrived, [[Mongolia]] was still {{Wiki|communist}}, but during his stay - which lasted more than 10 years - it became a free country, so [[Bakula]] [[Rinpoche]] could travel freely and work to revive [[pure]] [[Buddhism]]. |
| − | After the fall of Communism in Mongolia, Bakula Rinpoche established monasteries and nunneries, hosted His Holiness the Dalai Lama, invited Lama Zopa Rinpoche several times, and granted ordination to many Mongolians. He retired from his position as ambassador in 2000. | + | After the fall of {{Wiki|Communism}} in [[Mongolia]], [[Bakula]] [[Rinpoche]] established [[monasteries]] and nunneries, hosted [[His Holiness the Dalai Lama]], invited [[Lama Zopa Rinpoche]] several times, and granted [[ordination]] to many {{Wiki|Mongolians}}. He retired from his position as ambassador in 2000. |
| − | Interestingly enough, according to Mongolian folklore, there was a long-held belief that Bakula Arhat would one day come from India to revive Buddhism in Mongolia. Perhaps it wasn't folklore. | + | Interestingly enough, according to {{Wiki|Mongolian}} {{Wiki|folklore}}, there was a long-held [[belief]] that [[Bakula]] [[Arhat]] would one day come from [[India]] to revive [[Buddhism in Mongolia]]. Perhaps it wasn't {{Wiki|folklore}}. |
| − | On the 26th February 2008, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has confirmed Thupten Ngawang, a child born in Nubra, Ladakh as the reincarnation of Bakula Rinpoche. The child is a bright little boy born on 24th November 2005 and has been chosen from among several children. | + | On the 26th February 2008, [[His Holiness the Dalai Lama]] has confirmed Thupten [[Ngawang]], a child born in Nubra, {{Wiki|Ladakh}} as the [[reincarnation]] of [[Bakula]] [[Rinpoche]]. The child is a bright little boy born on 24th November 2005 and has been chosen from among several children. |
| − | ==Literature== | + | =={{Wiki|Literature}}== |
| − | * Nawang Tsering Shakspo and Henry M. Vyner, M.D. (2006): Kushok Bakula Rinpoche - Saint and Statesman, World Buddhist Culture Trust, New Delhi | + | * Nawang Tsering Shakspo and Henry M. Vyner, M.D. (2006): [[Kushok Bakula Rinpoche]] - [[Saint]] and Statesman, [[World]] [[Buddhist]] {{Wiki|Culture}} [[Trust]], {{Wiki|New Delhi}} |
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[http://www.fpmt.org/teachers/lineage-lamas/496-bakula.html FPMT.org] | [http://www.fpmt.org/teachers/lineage-lamas/496-bakula.html FPMT.org] | ||
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[[Category:Tibetan Buddhist Teachers|Bakula]] | [[Category:Tibetan Buddhist Teachers|Bakula]] | ||
Revision as of 16:02, 3 December 2013
19th Kushok Bakula Rinpoche (May 21, 1917 – November 4, 2003) was a reincarnation of the Kushok Bakula Rinpoche. He was one of the best known lamas of Ladakh, a statesman and international diplomat of the Republic of India. He is known for his efforts in reviving Buddhism in Mongolia and Russia, linking them with the community of Tibetan exiles in India.
A descendant of Ladakh's royal family, he was given to monkhood at an early age. He was recognized by the Thirteenth Dalai Lama as a reincarnation of Bakula Arhat, one of the Sixteen Arhats (direct disciples of Gautama Buddha).
Later he served in the Parliament of India, and was deeply engaged with welfare, education and rights of Scheduled Castes and Tribes of India. In his later years, he became India's Ambassador in Mongolia.
In 2005, the Leh airport was renamed as the Kushok Bakula Airport.
Biography by FPMT
Ven. Bakula Rinpoche died while in India on November 4, 2003.
He lived one of the more interesting lives of a Buddhist lama. Born into a royal family of Ladakh, India, he was later recognized by the Thirteenth Dalai Lama as a reincarnation of Bakula Arhat - one of the Sixteen Arhats (direct disciples of Shakyamuni Buddha who had tremendous spiritual realizations).
Bakula Rinpoche had a keen interest in Mongolia and Russia from a young age, and while other Tibetan teachers were going to the West, Bakula Rinpoche said, "Everyone is going to the west - it's easy to go to the west."
After Rinpoche worked as a minister of the Indian government under Indira Gandhi, he began to travel to Mongolia and the USSR, where he helped re-open ancient monasteries and organize Buddhist peace conferences. In 1990, was appointed as the Indian ambassador to Mongolia for a period of two years. When he arrived, Mongolia was still communist, but during his stay - which lasted more than 10 years - it became a free country, so Bakula Rinpoche could travel freely and work to revive pure Buddhism.
After the fall of Communism in Mongolia, Bakula Rinpoche established monasteries and nunneries, hosted His Holiness the Dalai Lama, invited Lama Zopa Rinpoche several times, and granted ordination to many Mongolians. He retired from his position as ambassador in 2000.
Interestingly enough, according to Mongolian folklore, there was a long-held belief that Bakula Arhat would one day come from India to revive Buddhism in Mongolia. Perhaps it wasn't folklore.
On the 26th February 2008, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has confirmed Thupten Ngawang, a child born in Nubra, Ladakh as the reincarnation of Bakula Rinpoche. The child is a bright little boy born on 24th November 2005 and has been chosen from among several children.
Literature
- Nawang Tsering Shakspo and Henry M. Vyner, M.D. (2006): Kushok Bakula Rinpoche - Saint and Statesman, World Buddhist Culture Trust, New Delhi
