His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche is head of the Tsarpa sub-school of the Sakya tradition. He was born in Tibet in 1919 in the Kushang family. He was recognized by His Holiness the 13th Dalai Lama and enthroned at a young age as the throne holder of Nalendra monastery in Tibet. Rinpoche is a very learned Buddhist scholar and a great practitioner. So profound is his power that water blessed by Rinpoche's breath has been known to dissolve gall stones and kidney stones, etc.

He has bestowed the precious Lamdre teachings upon many beings including great masters such as His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizin. The precious Lamdre is the most vast and profound Dharma teaching of the Sakya tradition, which is unique in containing the complete path from the beginning until the stage of enlightenment. Many distinguished monks have completed three year retreats under his guidance and direction.

His Eminence has written many books and articles about Dharma. He has given extensive teachings and inaugurated centers in many parts of the world. His Eminence established a monastery in Lumbini, the birth-place of Lord Buddha and Jamchen Lhakhang Monastery and retreat center in Boudha, Kathmandu which houses an exquisitely beautiful statue of Maitreya, the future Buddha. At present His Eminence resides at this monastery in Kathmandu where he practices continuously and gives teachings and blessings, etc to his fortunate disciples.

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