Education
In addition to his relationship with Khenpo Ngagchung, Chatral Rinpoche also studied with some of the last century"s most renowned masters, including Dudjom Rinpoche, Jamyang Khyentse Chokyi Lodro, and the famed dakini Sera Khandro.
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Chatral Rinpoche
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Rinpoche is one of the primary lineage holders of the Longchen Nyingthig, and in particular the lineage that descends through Jigme Lingpa"s heart son Jigme Gyalwe Nyugu and then on to Patrul Rinpoche. Prior to his death in 2015, Rinpoche divided his time between Salbari, India, and Kathmandu, Nepal. Even in old age he continued to move about, rarely remaining in one place for more than a few months.
He has advocated vegetarianism and has a yearly practice of ransoming the lives of thousands of animals in India.
In addition to his emphasis on the union of view and conduct, Rinpoche also stresses the practice of retreat. He has established numerous retreat centers throughout the Himalayas, including in Pharping, Yolmo, and Darjeeling.
Khenpo Ngagchung (also known as Khenpo Ngaga, Ngawang Palzang)
Dudjom Jigdral Yeshe Dorje
Jamyang Khyentse Chokyi Lodro (previous incarnation of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche)
Sera Khandro
Though his main lineage is the Longchen Nyingthig, Chatral Rinpoche is also closely associated with the Dudjom Tersar lineage. He was empowered as the regent of His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche and is currently passing on this lineage to this master"s reincarnation, who lives primarily in central Tibet.
Longchen Nyingthig
Sera Khandro Terma
Dudjom Tersar.
Politics
Rinpoche has shunned institutional and political involvement his whole life, choosing instead to live the life of a wandering yogi.
