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− | Sakyong Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, Jampal Trinley Dradul (born Osel Rangdrol Mukpo in 1962) is the head of the [[Shambhala Buddhist]] lineage and Shambhala International, a worldwide network of urban Buddhist meditation centers, retreat centers, monasteries, a university, and other enterprises, founded by his father, the Buddhist teacher [[Chögyam Trungpa]] Rinpoche (XI Trungpa Tulku). Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche is a high lama in the [[Nyingma]] lineage of [[Tibetan Buddhism]]. He is believed to be the second incarnation of Mipham the Great, who is revered in Tibet as an emanation of [[Manjushri]], the [[bodhisattva]] of wisdom. [[Rinpoche]] is an honorific (meaning "precious one" in Tibetan) commonly afforded to [[tulku]]s. | + | [[Sakyong Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche]], [[Jampal Trinley Dradul]] (born [[Osel Rangdrol Mukpo]] in 1962) is the head of the [[Shambhala Buddhist]] [[lineage]] and [[Shambhala International]], a worldwide network of urban [[Buddhist meditation]] centers, [[retreat]] centers, [[monasteries]], a {{Wiki|university}}, and other enterprises, founded by his father, the [[Buddhist teacher]] [[Chögyam Trungpa]] [[Rinpoche]] (XI [[Trungpa Tulku]]). [[Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche]] is a high [[lama]] in the [[Nyingma]] [[lineage]] of [[Tibetan Buddhism]]. [[He]] is believed to be the second [[incarnation]] of [[Mipham the Great]], who is revered in [[Tibet]] as an [[emanation]] of [[Manjushri]], the [[bodhisattva]] of [[wisdom]]. [[Rinpoche]] is an honorific ([[meaning]] "[[precious]] one" in [[Tibetan]]) commonly afforded to [[tulku]]s. |
− | ==Biography== | + | =={{Wiki|Biography}}== |
− | Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche was born Ösel Rangdröl Mukpo in 1962 in Bodhgaya, India. He spent his early years with his mother, Lady Kunchok Palden, in a Tibetan refugee village in northwest India, where he began his study of Buddhism. At the age of seven, he went to live with his father in the United Kingdom. His father moved to the United States in 1970, and Osel Mukpo rejoined him there two years later, where his education continued. He also began to receive training in various contemplative arts such as kyūdō (Japanese archery), calligraphy, and horsemanship. | + | [[Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche]] was born [[Ösel Rangdröl Mukpo]] in 1962 in [[Bodhgaya]], [[India]]. [[He]] spent his early years with his mother, Lady Kunchok [[Palden]], in a [[Tibetan]] refugee village in [[northwest]] [[India]], where he began his study of [[Buddhism]]. At the age of seven, he went to live with his father in the {{Wiki|United Kingdom}}. His father moved to the [[Wikipedia:United States of America (USA)|United States]] in 1970, and [[Osel]] [[Mukpo]] rejoined him there two years later, where his [[education]] continued. [[He]] also began to receive {{Wiki|training}} in various {{Wiki|contemplative}} [[arts]] such as [[kyūdō]] ([[Japanese archery]]), {{Wiki|calligraphy}}, and horsemanship. |
− | The Sakyong also received many teachings from many of the great contemporary teachers of Tibetan Buddhism, in particular Penor Rinpoche, supreme head of the Nyingma lineage. The Nyingma teacher, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, was like a grandfather to the Sakyong. After the death of his father in 1987, the Sakyong moved to Nepal and studied with Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche until Khyentse's death in 1991. | + | The [[Sakyong]] also received many teachings from many of the great contemporary [[teachers]] of [[Tibetan Buddhism]], in particular [[Penor Rinpoche]], supreme head of the [[Nyingma lineage]]. The [[Nyingma teacher]], [[Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche]], was like a grandfather to the [[Sakyong]]. After the [[death]] of his father in 1987, the [[Sakyong]] moved to [[Nepal]] and studied with [[Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche]] until [[Khyentse's]] [[death]] in 1991. |
− | In 1995, with many dignitaries in attendance and much celebration, Ösel Rangdröl was formally enthroned as Sakyong and confirmed as the rebirth of Mipham the Great. Penor Rinpoche performed the ceremony. | + | In 1995, with many dignitaries in attendance and much celebration, [[Ösel Rangdröl]] was formally [[enthroned]] as [[Sakyong]] and confirmed as the [[rebirth]] of [[Mipham the Great]]. [[Penor Rinpoche]] performed the {{Wiki|ceremony}}. |
− | ==Dharma activity== | + | ==[[Dharma]] [[activity]]== |
− | In 2001 Sakyong Mipham visited Tibet for the first time. Here he was greeted by thousands of people, not only as the Sakyong and the rebirth of Mipham, but also as living proof of the vitality of Buddhism, returning to the place that his father had left in 1959. Huge audiences gathered to hear his teachings and receive his blessings. Choseng Trungpa, the Twelfth Trungpa Tulku, along with the other tulkus and leaders of Surmang, asked him to assume stewardship of the Surmang monasteries and their people. While in Tibet he was also asked to assume responsibility for Weyen monastery, the Gesar orphanage, and the Mipham Institute in Golok, and Khamput Monastery in Kham; his support for all of these is now directed through the Kunchok Foundation. | + | In 2001 [[Sakyong Mipham]] visited [[Tibet]] for the first [[time]]. Here he was greeted by thousands of [[people]], not only as the [[Sakyong]] and the [[rebirth]] of [[Mipham]], but also as living [[proof]] of the [[vitality]] of [[Buddhism]], returning to the place that his father had left in 1959. Huge audiences [[gathered]] to hear his teachings and receive his [[blessings]]. [[Choseng Trungpa]], the [[Twelfth Trungpa]] [[Tulku]], along with the other [[tulkus]] and leaders of [[Surmang]], asked him to assume stewardship of the [[Surmang monasteries]] and their [[people]]. While in [[Tibet]] he was also asked to assume {{Wiki|responsibility}} for Weyen [[monastery]], the [[Gesar]] orphanage, and the [[Mipham Institute]] in [[Golok]], and [[Khamput Monastery]] in [[Kham]]; his support for all of these is now directed through the Kunchok Foundation. |
− | In 2004 he returned to India to meet for the first time with Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje, and also journeyed back to Tibet to visit the monasteries under his care. | + | In 2004 he returned to [[India]] to meet for the first [[time]] with [[Karmapa]] [[Ogyen Trinley Dorje]], and also journeyed back to [[Tibet]] to visit the [[monasteries]] under his care. |
− | The Sakyong continually maintains his personal meditation, study, and writing. He travels extensively, teaching throughout the world. He is a poet and an artist. He enjoys golf, running, horseback riding, and yoga. | + | The [[Sakyong]] continually maintains his personal [[meditation]], study, and [[writing]]. [[He]] travels extensively, [[teaching]] throughout the [[world]]. [[He]] is a poet and an artist. [[He]] enjoys golf, running, horseback riding, and [[yoga]]. |
− | ==Lineage of Sakyongs== | + | ==[[Lineage of Sakyongs]]== |
− | The Sakyong holds and propagates the teachings of Shambhala, an enlightened society. This tradition emphasizes confidence in the basic goodness of all beings and teaches courageous rulership based on wisdom and compassion. The term "Sakyong" literally means "earth-protector" in Tibetan, although it is colloquially understood to mean "king". Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche is regarded as a chögyal (Sanskrit dharmaraja) – "king of truth" – who combines the spiritual and worldly paths. The first Dharmaraja of Shambhala, Dawa Sangpo, was said to have been empowered directly by the Buddha. The Sakyong is the earthly embodiment or emanation of the Rigden — enlightened awareness — and in this sense he is a tulku (Tibetan), or nirmanakaya (Sanskrit) of the Rigden. | + | The [[Sakyong]] holds and propagates the teachings of [[Shambhala]], an [[enlightened society.]] This [[tradition]] emphasizes [[confidence]] in the [[basic goodness]] of all [[beings]] and teaches courageous rulership based on [[wisdom]] and [[compassion]]. The term "[[Sakyong]]" literally means "[[earth-protector]]" in [[Tibetan]], although it is colloquially understood to mean "[[king]]". [[Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche]] is regarded as a chögyal ([[Sanskrit]] [[dharmaraja]]) – "[[king]] of [[truth]]" – who combines the [[spiritual]] and [[worldly]] [[paths]]. The [[first Dharmaraja of Shambhala]], [[Dawa Sangpo]], was said to have been [[empowered]] directly by the [[Buddha]]. The [[Sakyong]] is the [[earthly]] [[embodiment]] or [[emanation]] of the [[Rigden]] — [[enlightened awareness]] — and in this [[sense]] he is a [[tulku]] ([[Tibetan]]), or [[nirmanakaya]] ([[Sanskrit]]) of the [[Rigden]]. |
− | Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche is regarded as the first in this lineage of Sakyongs, and as such he is referred to as the "Druk Sakyong", or "Dragon Earth-Protector". In 1978, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche performed a ceremony officially confirming Ösel Rangdröl as his Shambhala heir and the future Sakyong. | + | [[Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche]] is regarded as the first in this [[lineage of Sakyongs]], and as such he is referred to as the "[[Druk Sakyong]]", or "[[Dragon Earth-Protector]]". In 1978, [[Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche]] performed a {{Wiki|ceremony}} officially confirming [[Ösel Rangdröl]] as his [[Shambhala]] heir and the {{Wiki|future}} [[Sakyong]]. |
[[Image:Khandro Tseyang.jpg|thumb|Sakyong Mipham's wife Khandro Tseyang. ([[:Image:Khandro Tseyang.jpg|Credits]]) ]] | [[Image:Khandro Tseyang.jpg|thumb|Sakyong Mipham's wife Khandro Tseyang. ([[:Image:Khandro Tseyang.jpg|Credits]]) ]] | ||
− | === Sakyong Wangmo === | + | === [[Sakyong Wangmo]] === |
− | The consort of the Sakyong is referred to as the Sakyong Wangmo. The first Sakyong Wangmo was Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche's widow, Lady Diana Mukpo. The present Sakyong Wangmo is Khandro Tseyang Ripa Mukpo, daughter of His Eminence Terton Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche, to whom Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche was married on June 10, 2006 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The marriage event was largely publicized and included a lhasang held at Citadel Hill National Historic Site. Khandro Tseyang was recently empowered as Sakyong Wangmo in a ceremony held in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and Khandro Tseyang Ripa Mukpo have a baby girl named Drukmo Yeshe Sarasvati Ziji Mukpo (Lady Dragon Wisdom), born August 11, 2010. | + | The [[consort]] of the [[Sakyong]] is referred to as the [[Sakyong Wangmo]]. The first [[Sakyong Wangmo]] was [[Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche's]] {{Wiki|widow}}, Lady Diana [[Mukpo]]. The {{Wiki|present}} [[Sakyong Wangmo]] is [[Khandro Tseyang]] [[Ripa]] [[Mukpo]], daughter of [[His Eminence]] [[Terton]] [[Namkha Drimed]] [[Rabjam Rinpoche]], to whom [[Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche]] was [[married]] on June 10, 2006 in Halifax, {{Wiki|Nova Scotia}}. The [[marriage]] event was largely publicized and included a [[lhasang]] held at Citadel Hill National Historic Site. [[Khandro Tseyang]] was recently [[empowered]] as [[Sakyong Wangmo]] in a {{Wiki|ceremony}} held in Halifax, {{Wiki|Nova Scotia}}. [[Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche]] and [[Khandro Tseyang]] [[Ripa]] [[Mukpo]] have a baby girl named Drukmo Yeshe [[Sarasvati]] [[Ziji]] [[Mukpo]] (Lady [[Dragon]] [[Wisdom]]), born August 11, 2010. |
− | ==Bibliography== | + | ==[[Bibliography]]== |
− | ===Books=== | + | ===[[Books]]=== |
− | * Running with the Mind of Meditation: Lessons for Training Body and Mind, Harmony Books, 2012 | + | * [[Running with the Mind of Meditation]]: Lessons for Training [[Body]] and [[Mind]], [[Harmony]] [[Books]], 2012 |
− | * Ruling Your World: Ancient Strategies for Modern Life, Morgan Road Books, 2005 | + | * Ruling Your [[World]]: [[Ancient]] Strategies for {{Wiki|Modern}} [[Life]], Morgan Road [[Books]], 2005 |
− | * Turning the Mind into an Ally, Riverhead Books, 2004 | + | * Turning the [[Mind]] into an Ally, {{Wiki|Riverhead Books}}, 2004 |
===Articles=== | ===Articles=== | ||
− | * It's All in the Mind in Shambhala Sun, November 2006. | + | * It's All in the [[Mind]] in [[Shambhala]] {{Wiki|Sun}}, November 2006. |
Revision as of 19:00, 9 January 2016
Sakyong Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, Jampal Trinley Dradul (born Osel Rangdrol Mukpo in 1962) is the head of the Shambhala Buddhist lineage and Shambhala International, a worldwide network of urban Buddhist meditation centers, retreat centers, monasteries, a university, and other enterprises, founded by his father, the Buddhist teacher Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche (XI Trungpa Tulku). Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche is a high lama in the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He is believed to be the second incarnation of Mipham the Great, who is revered in Tibet as an emanation of Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom. Rinpoche is an honorific (meaning "precious one" in Tibetan) commonly afforded to tulkus.
Biography
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche was born Ösel Rangdröl Mukpo in 1962 in Bodhgaya, India. He spent his early years with his mother, Lady Kunchok Palden, in a Tibetan refugee village in northwest India, where he began his study of Buddhism. At the age of seven, he went to live with his father in the United Kingdom. His father moved to the United States in 1970, and Osel Mukpo rejoined him there two years later, where his education continued. He also began to receive training in various contemplative arts such as kyūdō (Japanese archery), calligraphy, and horsemanship.
The Sakyong also received many teachings from many of the great contemporary teachers of Tibetan Buddhism, in particular Penor Rinpoche, supreme head of the Nyingma lineage. The Nyingma teacher, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, was like a grandfather to the Sakyong. After the death of his father in 1987, the Sakyong moved to Nepal and studied with Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche until Khyentse's death in 1991.
In 1995, with many dignitaries in attendance and much celebration, Ösel Rangdröl was formally enthroned as Sakyong and confirmed as the rebirth of Mipham the Great. Penor Rinpoche performed the ceremony.
Dharma activity
In 2001 Sakyong Mipham visited Tibet for the first time. Here he was greeted by thousands of people, not only as the Sakyong and the rebirth of Mipham, but also as living proof of the vitality of Buddhism, returning to the place that his father had left in 1959. Huge audiences gathered to hear his teachings and receive his blessings. Choseng Trungpa, the Twelfth Trungpa Tulku, along with the other tulkus and leaders of Surmang, asked him to assume stewardship of the Surmang monasteries and their people. While in Tibet he was also asked to assume responsibility for Weyen monastery, the Gesar orphanage, and the Mipham Institute in Golok, and Khamput Monastery in Kham; his support for all of these is now directed through the Kunchok Foundation.
In 2004 he returned to India to meet for the first time with Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje, and also journeyed back to Tibet to visit the monasteries under his care.
The Sakyong continually maintains his personal meditation, study, and writing. He travels extensively, teaching throughout the world. He is a poet and an artist. He enjoys golf, running, horseback riding, and yoga.
Lineage of Sakyongs
The Sakyong holds and propagates the teachings of Shambhala, an enlightened society. This tradition emphasizes confidence in the basic goodness of all beings and teaches courageous rulership based on wisdom and compassion. The term "Sakyong" literally means "earth-protector" in Tibetan, although it is colloquially understood to mean "king". Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche is regarded as a chögyal (Sanskrit dharmaraja) – "king of truth" – who combines the spiritual and worldly paths. The first Dharmaraja of Shambhala, Dawa Sangpo, was said to have been empowered directly by the Buddha. The Sakyong is the earthly embodiment or emanation of the Rigden — enlightened awareness — and in this sense he is a tulku (Tibetan), or nirmanakaya (Sanskrit) of the Rigden.
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche is regarded as the first in this lineage of Sakyongs, and as such he is referred to as the "Druk Sakyong", or "Dragon Earth-Protector". In 1978, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche performed a ceremony officially confirming Ösel Rangdröl as his Shambhala heir and the future Sakyong.
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Sakyong Wangmo
The consort of the Sakyong is referred to as the Sakyong Wangmo. The first Sakyong Wangmo was Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche's widow, Lady Diana Mukpo. The present Sakyong Wangmo is Khandro Tseyang Ripa Mukpo, daughter of His Eminence Terton Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche, to whom Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche was married on June 10, 2006 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The marriage event was largely publicized and included a lhasang held at Citadel Hill National Historic Site. Khandro Tseyang was recently empowered as Sakyong Wangmo in a ceremony held in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and Khandro Tseyang Ripa Mukpo have a baby girl named Drukmo Yeshe Sarasvati Ziji Mukpo (Lady Dragon Wisdom), born August 11, 2010.
Bibliography
Books
- Running with the Mind of Meditation: Lessons for Training Body and Mind, Harmony Books, 2012
- Ruling Your World: Ancient Strategies for Modern Life, Morgan Road Books, 2005
- Turning the Mind into an Ally, Riverhead Books, 2004
Articles