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'''Mingyur Rinpoche''' ([[Wyl.]] ''mi 'gyur rin po che'') was born in Nubri, Nepal in 1975. At the age of three, he was recognized by Kyabjé [[Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche]] as the incarnation of both | '''Mingyur Rinpoche''' ([[Wyl.]] ''mi 'gyur rin po che'') was born in Nubri, Nepal in 1975. At the age of three, he was recognized by Kyabjé [[Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche]] as the incarnation of both Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and [[Kangyur Rinpoche]], who were great Tibetan [[yogi]]s and [[tertön]]s. From an early age, he showed great aptitude in his studies, and mastered all the five main branches of learning in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. In addition to his studies, Mingyur Rinpoche has completed several long periods of personal retreat, and has continuously received teachings and instructions from many great masters, including his father, the renowned [[Dzogchen]] master [[Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche]], [[Tai Situ Rinpoche]], [[Saljay Rinpoche]] and [[Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche]]. He has travelled several times to the West, including visits to France and America, giving teachings and retreats. Rinpoche teaches with a remarkable depth and scholarship. | ||
In early June, 2011, Mingyur Rinpoche left his monastery in [[Bodhgaya]], India to begin a period of extended solitary retreat. | |||
==Teachings & Visits to [[About Rigpa|Rigpa]] Centres== | ==Teachings & Visits to [[About Rigpa|Rigpa]] Centres== | ||
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==Further Reading== | ==Further Reading== | ||
*Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, ''Blazing Splendor: The Memoirs of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche'' (Boudhanath, Hong Kong, Esby: Rangjung Yeshe Publications, 2005), endnote 271, page 397. | *[[Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche]], ''Blazing Splendor: The Memoirs of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche'' (Boudhanath, Hong Kong, Esby: Rangjung Yeshe Publications, 2005), endnote 271, page 397. | ||
==Internal Links== | ==Internal Links== | ||
Revision as of 10:53, 25 March 2013
Mingyur Rinpoche (Wyl. mi 'gyur rin po che) was born in Nubri, Nepal in 1975. At the age of three, he was recognized by Kyabjé Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche as the incarnation of both Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Kangyur Rinpoche, who were great Tibetan yogis and tertöns. From an early age, he showed great aptitude in his studies, and mastered all the five main branches of learning in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. In addition to his studies, Mingyur Rinpoche has completed several long periods of personal retreat, and has continuously received teachings and instructions from many great masters, including his father, the renowned Dzogchen master Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Tai Situ Rinpoche, Saljay Rinpoche and Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche. He has travelled several times to the West, including visits to France and America, giving teachings and retreats. Rinpoche teaches with a remarkable depth and scholarship.
In early June, 2011, Mingyur Rinpoche left his monastery in Bodhgaya, India to begin a period of extended solitary retreat.
Teachings & Visits to Rigpa Centres
- 12-20 July 2003, Lerab Ling, Meditation Retreat (first visit?)
- 13-14 March 2004, Rigpa London
- 29-30 October 2005, Rigpa London, 'The Natural Freedom of Mind'
- 11-12 January 2006, Rigpa London, 'The Practice of Contemplation on the Four Thoughts' & 'The Practice of Contemplation on Compassion'
Publications
- The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret & Science of Happiness, Harmony Books, 2007. ISBN 978-0-307-34625-4
- Joyful Wisdom: Embracing Change and Finding Freedom, Harmony Books, April 2009. ISBN 978-0307407795
Further Reading
- Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Blazing Splendor: The Memoirs of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche (Boudhanath, Hong Kong, Esby: Rangjung Yeshe Publications, 2005), endnote 271, page 397.
Internal Links
External Links
- Official Website of Mingyur Rinpoche: tergar.org
- Longer biography
- Yongey Foundation