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[[Image:Chatral rinpoche.JPG|thumb|'''Chatral Rinpoche, Sangye Dorje''']] | [[Image:Chatral rinpoche.JPG|thumb|'''Chatral Rinpoche, Sangye Dorje''' courtesy of Carol Schlenger]] | ||
'''Kyabjé Chatral Rinpoche, Sangye Dorje''' ([[wyl.]] ''bya bral sangs rgyas rdo rje'') (b.1913) - A renowned [[Dzogchen]] master in his mid-90s, Chatral Rinpoche is a reclusive [[yogi]] known for his great realization and strict discipline. Rinpoche is one of the few living disciples of the great master [[Khenpo Ngakchung]] and widely regarded as one of the most highly realized [[Dzogchen]] yogis. In addition to his relationship with [[Khenpo Ngakchung]], Chatral Rinpoche also studied with some of the last century's most renowned masters, including [[Dudjom Rinpoche]], [[Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö]], and the famed [[dakini]], [[Sera Khandro]]. Rinpoche is one of the primary lineage holders of the [[Longchen Nyingtik]], and in particular the lineage that descends through [[Jigme Lingpa]]'s heart son [[Jikmé Gyalwé Nyugu]] and then on to [[Patrul Rinpoche]]. | '''Kyabjé Chatral Rinpoche, Sangye Dorje''' ([[wyl.]] ''bya bral sangs rgyas rdo rje'') (b.1913) - A renowned [[Dzogchen]] master in his mid-90s, Chatral Rinpoche is a reclusive [[yogi]] known for his great realization and strict discipline. Rinpoche is one of the few living disciples of the great master [[Khenpo Ngakchung]] and widely regarded as one of the most highly realized [[Dzogchen]] yogis. In addition to his relationship with [[Khenpo Ngakchung]], Chatral Rinpoche also studied with some of the last century's most renowned masters, including [[Dudjom Rinpoche]], [[Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö]], and the famed [[dakini]], [[Sera Khandro]]. Rinpoche is one of the primary lineage holders of the [[Longchen Nyingtik]], and in particular the lineage that descends through [[Jigme Lingpa]]'s heart son [[Jikmé Gyalwé Nyugu]] and then on to [[Patrul Rinpoche]]. | ||
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Rinpoche currently divides his time between Salbhari, India, and Kathmandu, Nepal. He has two daughters, Tara Devi and Saraswati, with his wife Kamala. | Rinpoche currently divides his time between Salbhari, India, and Kathmandu, Nepal. He has two daughters, Tara Devi and Saraswati, with his wife Kamala. | ||
== | ==Writings== | ||
*dpal yang le shod rig 'dzin grub pa'i dga' tshal gyi sgrub sde'i bca' yig sdom gsum mdzes rgyan | *dpal yang le shod rig 'dzin grub pa'i dga' tshal gyi sgrub sde'i bca' yig sdom gsum mdzes rgyan | ||
*dze smad g.yo rdzun klan ka'i lan lung rigs rdo rje'i me char | |||
== | ==Further Reading== | ||
*Chatral Rinpoche, ''Compassionate Action'', edited, introduced and annotated by Zachary Larson. Ithaca, NY: Snow Lion Publications, 2007. | *Chatral Rinpoche, ''Compassionate Action'', edited, introduced and annotated by Zachary Larson. Ithaca, NY: Snow Lion Publications, 2007. | ||
*Chatral Rinpoche, ''Compassionate Action: the Teachings of Chatral Rinpoche'', Kathmandu: Shechen Publications, 2005. Edited with Commentary by Zachary Larson. | *Chatral Rinpoche, ''Compassionate Action: the Teachings of Chatral Rinpoche'', Kathmandu: Shechen Publications, 2005. Edited with Commentary by Zachary Larson. | ||
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*[http://www.lotsawahouse.org/chatral.html Chatral Rinpoche Series on Lotsawa House] | *[http://www.lotsawahouse.org/chatral.html Chatral Rinpoche Series on Lotsawa House] | ||
*[http://www.shabkar.org/teachers/tibetanbuddhism/chatral_rinpoche.htm Chatral Rinpoche on vegetarianism and the benefits of saving lives | links to articles in PDF] | *[http://www.shabkar.org/teachers/tibetanbuddhism/chatral_rinpoche.htm Chatral Rinpoche on vegetarianism and the benefits of saving lives | links to articles in PDF] | ||
*[http://www.tbrc.org/link?RID=P6036 TBRC Profile] | |||
Revision as of 12:21, 20 July 2009
Kyabjé Chatral Rinpoche, Sangye Dorje (wyl. bya bral sangs rgyas rdo rje) (b.1913) - A renowned Dzogchen master in his mid-90s, Chatral Rinpoche is a reclusive yogi known for his great realization and strict discipline. Rinpoche is one of the few living disciples of the great master Khenpo Ngakchung and widely regarded as one of the most highly realized Dzogchen yogis. In addition to his relationship with Khenpo Ngakchung, Chatral Rinpoche also studied with some of the last century's most renowned masters, including Dudjom Rinpoche, Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö, and the famed dakini, Sera Khandro. Rinpoche is one of the primary lineage holders of the Longchen Nyingtik, and in particular the lineage that descends through Jigme Lingpa's heart son Jikmé Gyalwé Nyugu and then on to Patrul Rinpoche.
Though his main lineage is the Longchen Nyingtik, Chatral Rinpoche is also closely associated with the Dudjom Tersar lineage. He was empowered as the regent of Kyabjé Dudjom Rinpoche and is currently passing on this lineage to this master's reincarnation, who lives primarily in central Tibet.
Chatral Rinpoche has shunned institutional and political involvement his whole life, choosing instead to live the life of a wandering yogi. To this day, despite his great age, he continues to move about, rarely remaining in one place for more than a few months. A lay yogi, he is also greatly concerned with maintaining strict discipline in the context of the Dzogchen view. He is especially well known for his advocacy of vegetarianism and his 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.
Rinpoche currently divides his time between Salbhari, India, and Kathmandu, Nepal. He has two daughters, Tara Devi and Saraswati, with his wife Kamala.
Writings
- dpal yang le shod rig 'dzin grub pa'i dga' tshal gyi sgrub sde'i bca' yig sdom gsum mdzes rgyan
- dze smad g.yo rdzun klan ka'i lan lung rigs rdo rje'i me char
Further Reading
- Chatral Rinpoche, Compassionate Action, edited, introduced and annotated by Zachary Larson. Ithaca, NY: Snow Lion Publications, 2007.
- Chatral Rinpoche, Compassionate Action: the Teachings of Chatral Rinpoche, Kathmandu: Shechen Publications, 2005. Edited with Commentary by Zachary Larson.
Internal Links
External Links
- A wonderful translated biography of Chatral Rinpoche's life story (rnam thar)
- Dudjomba -- biography, teachings and lineage transmission of Chatral Rinpoche
- Chatral Rinpoche Series on Lotsawa House
- Chatral Rinpoche on vegetarianism and the benefits of saving lives | links to articles in PDF
- TBRC Profile