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| − | The 7th Dzogchen Ponlop, Rinpoche (Karma Sungrap Ngedon Tenpa Gyaltsen, b. 1965) is an abbot of [[Dzogchen Monastery]], president of Nalandabodhi, the founder of [[Nitartha Institute]], a leading [[Tibetan Buddhist]] | + | The 7th [[Dzogchen Ponlop]], [[Rinpoche]] ([[Karma Sungrap Ngedon Tenpa Gyaltsen]], b. 1965) is an [[abbot]] of [[Dzogchen Monastery]], president of [[Nalandabodhi]], the founder of [[Nitartha Institute]], a leading [[Tibetan]] [[Buddhist scholar]], and a [[meditation master]]. He is one of the [[highest]] [[tulku]]s in the [[Nyingma]] [[lineage]] and an accomplished [[Karma Kagyu]] [[lineage]] holder. |
| − | ==Biography== | + | =={{Wiki|Biography}}== |
| − | The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche was born in 1965 at [[Rumtek Monastery]] (Dharma Chakra Center) in Sikkim, India. His birth was prophesied by the supreme head of the [[Kagyu lineage]], the [[Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa]], to Ponlop Rinpoche's parents, Dhamchö Yongdu, the General Secretary of the Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa, and his wife, Lekshey Drolma. Upon his birth, he was recognized by the Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa as the seventh in the line of Dzogchen Ponlop incarnations and was formally enthroned as The Seventh Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche at Rumtek Monastery in 1968. | + | The [[Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche]] was born in 1965 at [[Rumtek Monastery]] ([[Dharma Chakra Center]]) in [[Sikkim]], [[India]]. His [[birth]] was prophesied by the supreme head of the [[Kagyu lineage]], the [[Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa]], to [[Ponlop Rinpoche's]] [[parents]], [[Dhamchö Yongdu]], the General Secretary of the [[Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa]], and his wife, [[Lekshey Drolma]]. Upon his [[birth]], he was [[recognized]] by the [[Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa]] as the seventh in the line of [[Dzogchen Ponlop]] [[incarnations]] and was formally enthroned as The Seventh [[Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche]] at [[Rumtek Monastery]] in 1968. |
| − | After receiving Buddhist [[refuge]] and [[bodhisattva]] vows from the [[Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa]], The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche was ordained as a novice monk (Sanskrit: śrāmaṇera; Tib. dge tshul) in 1974. He subsequently received full ordination and became a [[bhikṣu]] (Tib. dge long), although he later returned his vows and is now a lay teacher. | + | After receiving [[Buddhist]] [[refuge]] and [[bodhisattva]] [[vows]] from the [[Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa]], The [[Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche]] was [[ordained]] as a [[novice monk]] ([[Sanskrit]]: [[śrāmaṇera]]; Tib. [[dge tshul]]) in 1974. He subsequently received full [[ordination]] and became a [[bhikṣu]] (Tib. [[dge long]]), although he later returned his [[vows]] and is now a lay [[teacher]]. |
| − | Rinpoche received most of his teachings and [[empowerment]]s from the Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa and [[Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche]], though his primary teacher has been the [[yogi]] [[Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche]]. Ponlop Rinpoche began studying [[Buddhist philosophy]] at the primary school in Rumtek at age 12. Three years later, in 1980 on his first trip to the West, he accompanied the Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa to Europe, United States, Canada, and Southeast Asia. While serving as the Karmapa's attendant, he also gave dharma teachings and assisted in ceremonial roles during these travels. | + | [[Rinpoche]] received most of his teachings and [[empowerment]]s from the [[Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa]] and [[Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche]], though his [[primary]] [[teacher]] has been the [[yogi]] [[Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche]]. [[Ponlop Rinpoche]] began studying [[Buddhist philosophy]] at the [[primary]] school in [[Rumtek]] at age 12. Three years later, in 1980 on his first trip to the [[West]], he accompanied the [[Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa]] to {{Wiki|Europe}}, [[United States]], {{Wiki|Canada}}, and {{Wiki|Southeast Asia}}. While serving as the [[Karmapa's]] attendant, he also gave [[dharma]] teachings and assisted in {{Wiki|ceremonial}} roles during these travels. |
| − | In 1981, he entered the monastic college at Rumtek, Karma Shri Nalanda Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies where he studied the fields of Buddhist philosophy, psychology, logic, and debate. During his time at Rumtek, the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche worked for the Students' Welfare Union, served as head librarian, and was the chief-editor of the Nalandakirti Journal, an annual publication which brings together Eastern and Western views on Buddhism. Rinpoche graduated in 1990 as Ka-rabjampa from Karma Shri Nalanda Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies in [[Rumtek Monastery]]. (Ka-rabjampa means "one with unobstructed knowledge of scriptures", the [[Kagyu]] equivalent of the [[Sakya]] and [[Gelug]]'s [[Geshe]] degree.) Also, he simultaneously earned the degree of [[Acharya]], or Master of [[Buddhist Philosophy]], from Sampurnanant Sanskrit University. Rinpoche has also completed studies in English and comparative religion at Columbia University in New York City. | + | In 1981, he entered the [[monastic]] {{Wiki|college}} at [[Rumtek]], [[Karma Shri Nalanda]] Institute for Higher [[Buddhist Studies]] where he studied the fields of [[Buddhist philosophy]], {{Wiki|psychology}}, [[logic]], and [[debate]]. During his [[time]] at [[Rumtek]], the [[Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche]] worked for the Students' {{Wiki|Welfare}} Union, served as head librarian, and was the chief-editor of the [[Nalandakirti Journal]], an annual publication which brings together Eastern and {{Wiki|Western}} [[views]] on [[Buddhism]]. [[Rinpoche]] graduated in 1990 as [[Ka-rabjampa]] from [[Karma Shri Nalanda]] Institute for Higher [[Buddhist Studies]] in [[Rumtek Monastery]]. ([[Ka-rabjampa]] means "[[one with unobstructed knowledge of scriptures]]", the [[Kagyu]] {{Wiki|equivalent}} of the [[Sakya]] and [[Gelug]]'s [[Geshe]] {{Wiki|degree}}.) Also, he simultaneously earned the {{Wiki|degree}} of [[Acharya]], or [[Master]] of [[Buddhist Philosophy]], from [[Sampurnanant Sanskrit University]]. [[Rinpoche]] has also completed studies in English and comparative [[religion]] at Columbia {{Wiki|University}} in {{Wiki|New York}} City. |
==Works== | ==Works== | ||
| − | As a witty, humorous and sensitive speaker Rinpoche is warmly greeted worldwide; as a teacher and prolific author the Dzogchen Ponlop | + | As a witty, humorous and sensitive speaker [[Rinpoche]] is warmly greeted worldwide; as a [[teacher]] and prolific author the [[Dzogchen]] [[Ponlop Rinpoche]] is well known for his [[teaching]] contributions to [[Bodhi]] magazine and elsewhere. He has also penned a number of [[books]] and articles: |
| − | * 2010: Rebel Buddha: On the Road to Freedom. | + | * 2010: Rebel [[Buddha]]: On the Road to Freedom. |
| − | * 2007: Mind Beyond Death. | + | * 2007: [[Mind]] [[Beyond]] [[Death]]. |
| − | * 2006: Penetrating Wisdom: the Aspiration of Samantabhadra. | + | * 2006: Penetrating [[Wisdom]]: the [[Aspiration of Samantabhadra]]. |
| − | * 2003: Wild Awakening: The Heart of Mahamudra and Dzogchen. | + | * 2003: Wild [[Awakening]]: The [[Heart]] of [[Mahamudra]] and [[Dzogchen]]. |
| − | * 2003: "Brief Histories of the Sixteen Karmapas". In: Music in the Sky: The Life, Art & Teachings of the 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje. Snow Lion Publications, U.S.A. First Indian Reprint: New Age Books, New Delhi. (2004). | + | * 2003: "Brief Histories of the Sixteen [[Karmapas]]". In: {{Wiki|Music}} in the Sky: The [[Life]], [[Art]] & Teachings of the [[17th Karmapa]] [[Ogyen Trinley Dorje]]. Snow Lion Publications, {{Wiki|U.S.A}}. First [[Indian]] Reprint: {{Wiki|New Age}} [[Books]], {{Wiki|New Delhi}}. (2004). |
| − | ==Mindstream emanation lineage of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche== | + | ==[[Mindstream]] [[emanation]] [[lineage]] of [[Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche]]== |
| − | # The First Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche: Namkha Osel | + | # The First [[Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche]]: [[Namkha Osel]] |
| − | # The Second Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche: Pema Sang-ngak Tenzin | + | # The Second [[Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche]]: [[Pema Sang-ngak Tenzin]] |
| − | # The Third Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche: Namkha Chokyi Gyatso (1806-1821?) | + | # The Third [[Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche]]: [[Namkha Chokyi Gyatso]] (1806-1821?) |
| − | # The Fourth Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche: Jigme Choying Osel | + | # The [[Fourth Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche]]: [[Jigme Choying Osel]] |
| − | # The Fifth Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche: Kunchok Tenpe Nyima | + | # The Fifth [[Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche]]: [[Kunchok Tenpe Nyima]] |
| − | # The Sixth Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche : Jigtral Tsewang Dorje | + | # The Sixth [[Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche]] : [[Jigtral Tsewang Dorje]] |
| − | # The Seventh Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche: Karma Sungrap Ngedon Tenpa Gyalts | + | # The Seventh [[Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche]]: [[Karma Sungrap Ngedon Tenpa Gyalts]] |
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Latest revision as of 15:19, 20 March 2014
The 7th Dzogchen Ponlop, Rinpoche (Karma Sungrap Ngedon Tenpa Gyaltsen, b. 1965) is an abbot of Dzogchen Monastery, president of Nalandabodhi, the founder of Nitartha Institute, a leading Tibetan Buddhist scholar, and a meditation master. He is one of the highest tulkus in the Nyingma lineage and an accomplished Karma Kagyu lineage holder.
Biography
The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche was born in 1965 at Rumtek Monastery (Dharma Chakra Center) in Sikkim, India. His birth was prophesied by the supreme head of the Kagyu lineage, the Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa, to Ponlop Rinpoche's parents, Dhamchö Yongdu, the General Secretary of the Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa, and his wife, Lekshey Drolma. Upon his birth, he was recognized by the Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa as the seventh in the line of Dzogchen Ponlop incarnations and was formally enthroned as The Seventh Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche at Rumtek Monastery in 1968.
After receiving Buddhist refuge and bodhisattva vows from the Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa, The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche was ordained as a novice monk (Sanskrit: śrāmaṇera; Tib. dge tshul) in 1974. He subsequently received full ordination and became a bhikṣu (Tib. dge long), although he later returned his vows and is now a lay teacher.
Rinpoche received most of his teachings and empowerments from the Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, though his primary teacher has been the yogi Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche. Ponlop Rinpoche began studying Buddhist philosophy at the primary school in Rumtek at age 12. Three years later, in 1980 on his first trip to the West, he accompanied the Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa to Europe, United States, Canada, and Southeast Asia. While serving as the Karmapa's attendant, he also gave dharma teachings and assisted in ceremonial roles during these travels.
In 1981, he entered the monastic college at Rumtek, Karma Shri Nalanda Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies where he studied the fields of Buddhist philosophy, psychology, logic, and debate. During his time at Rumtek, the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche worked for the Students' Welfare Union, served as head librarian, and was the chief-editor of the Nalandakirti Journal, an annual publication which brings together Eastern and Western views on Buddhism. Rinpoche graduated in 1990 as Ka-rabjampa from Karma Shri Nalanda Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies in Rumtek Monastery. (Ka-rabjampa means "one with unobstructed knowledge of scriptures", the Kagyu equivalent of the Sakya and Gelug's Geshe degree.) Also, he simultaneously earned the degree of Acharya, or Master of Buddhist Philosophy, from Sampurnanant Sanskrit University. Rinpoche has also completed studies in English and comparative religion at Columbia University in New York City.
Works
As a witty, humorous and sensitive speaker Rinpoche is warmly greeted worldwide; as a teacher and prolific author the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche is well known for his teaching contributions to Bodhi magazine and elsewhere. He has also penned a number of books and articles:
- 2010: Rebel Buddha: On the Road to Freedom.
- 2007: Mind Beyond Death.
- 2006: Penetrating Wisdom: the Aspiration of Samantabhadra.
- 2003: Wild Awakening: The Heart of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.
- 2003: "Brief Histories of the Sixteen Karmapas". In: Music in the Sky: The Life, Art & Teachings of the 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje. Snow Lion Publications, U.S.A. First Indian Reprint: New Age Books, New Delhi. (2004).
Mindstream emanation lineage of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
- The First Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche: Namkha Osel
- The Second Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche: Pema Sang-ngak Tenzin
- The Third Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche: Namkha Chokyi Gyatso (1806-1821?)
- The Fourth Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche: Jigme Choying Osel
- The Fifth Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche: Kunchok Tenpe Nyima
- The Sixth Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche : Jigtral Tsewang Dorje
- The Seventh Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche: Karma Sungrap Ngedon Tenpa Gyalts
