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| Born Into the Mindrolling Lineage |
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May 1968
Incarnation Recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
His Eminence the 9th Minling Khenchen Rinpoche of Ög Min Ogyen Mindrolling was born into the family of Mindrolling of the divine Nyok lineage May 25, 1968. Khenchen Rinpoche’s mother is Jetsun Dechen Wangmo, the aunt of His Holiness Mindrolling Trichen Rinpoche, the 11th Minling Trichen.
8th Minlling Khenchen Rinpoche
At birth, Rinpoche was given the name of Jigmey Namgyal. He was recognized as the reincarnation of the 8th Minling Khenchen Rinpoche by the omniscient H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama, 16th Gyalwa Karmapa and Lhatog Rinpoche. Being born into the Mindrolling lineage, the Venerable Jigmey Namgyal, now known as Khenchen Rinpoche, is the lineage holder of the Khenrab branch of the Mindrolling tradition. Lochen Dharmashri, Gyalsay Tenpai Nyima and the previous Minling Khenchen, are some of exceptional masters who have held this lineage in the past.
1976 - 1988
Education and Studies
From 1976 onwards, Rinpoche began studying recitation, calligraphy and Tibetan medicine with Trlu Khenpo Tsenam Rinpoche.
In 1983, following the wish of His Holiness Mindrolling Trichen and the invitation of the Most Venerable Khochhen Rinpoche, Khenchen Rinpoche joined the Mindrolling monastery in India. In the Mindrolling Monastery, Rinpoche studied Tibetan grammar, poetry, philosophy, etc. and, particularly, the rituals and liturgies of the Mindrolling tradition with the Venerable Dhagpo Rinpoche.
In 1985, along with other Rinpoches, Minling Khenchen Rinpoche received transmission of the Terma teachings of Pema Lingpa from H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche in Galekphug, Bhutan.
Seated in front: H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Kneeling: Tulku Kunga Rinpoche. Standing left to right: Tulku Rigzin Pema, Jhokhang Rinpoche, Yuda Rinpoche, Tsona Tulku, Sechen Rabjam Rinpoche, Yangthang Rinpoche, Dhakpo Rinpoche, Druk Rinpoche , Dungsay Rinpoche(son of H.H. Mindrolling Trichen Rinpoche), Dzikar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Minling Khenchen Rinpoche, Khyenste Jigme Rinpoche, Tulku Sangnag, and Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche.
In 1986, Khenchen Rinpoche entered the Nyingma Monastic Institute in Mysore, South India and undertook the studies of vinaya, sutra, abhidharma, madhaymaka, logic, etc. Here he received the Kama and Terdzo wang from H.H. Penor Rinpoche.
H.H. Penor Rinpoche
In 1987 while visiting Dharamsala in accordance with the wish of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Khenchen Rinpoche received together with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, instructions on the Guhayagarbhatantra from His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. During this time, Rinpoche also received special empowerment of the Great 5th Dalai Lama from His Holiness the present Dalai Lama.
During the summer of 1988, Rinpoche received the Yeshe Lama instructions and other Dzogchen teachings from His Holiness Dilgo Khyenste Rinpoche in Nepal.
In 1990, following the instruction of His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Khenchen Rinpoche received full monastic ordination from His Eminence Trulshig Rinpoche. Rinpoche also received Mind Instructions from Tulku Ugyen Rinpoche in Nepal in 1993.
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11th Minling Trichen Rinpoche
Khentse Rinpoche
H.H. Penor Rinpoche
16th Gyalwa Karmapa
Tulku Ugyen Rinpoche
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| Mindrolling Responsibilities
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1992
In-Charge of the Ngagyur Nyingma College
In 1992, Rinpoche assumed the leadership of the Mindrolling Shedra, the monastic university at Mindrolling, and began giving teachings to the monks. Rinpoche has since fulfilled an increasing demand to teach both within India and in other countries. Rinpoche's teachings are filled with clarity, depth, and humor. He is attuned to the present day and age which has made him a greatly respected teacher amongst the younger tulkus of today. Every year Rinpoche bestows the monastic vows to hundreds of monks on the 4th day of the 6th lunar month, the day the Buddha turned the first wheel of Dharma.
1994
Vice President of the Great Nyingma Monlam
In 1994, at the request of the various Nyingma Monasteries, Rinpoche accepted the position of Vice President of the Great Nyingma Monlam, a post he still holds. He will be sponsoring this annual event of the Great World Peace Prayer Meeting in Bodh Gaya for 2008, 2010, and 2011.
To Present
Nurtures the Dharma and Preserves the Lineage
Khenchen Rinpoche has continued with his studies and practices by the teachings and instructions that were received regularly from H.H. Mindrolling Trichen Rinpoche. Every year Rinpoche presides over the various drubchens held at Mindrolling Monastery and spends some time in closed retreat.
Under the past direction of H.H. Mindrolling Trichen Rinpoche and the current guidance of the Most Venerable Trulshig Rinpoche, Khenchen Rinpoche with unceasing compassion and tireless activity engaged in nurturing the Dharma and preserving the lineage of Mindrolling.
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