Chatral Sangye Dorje

Chatral Sangye Dorje
Religion Tibetan Buddhism
School Dzogchen
Other names Chatral Rinpoche
Personal
Born 18 June 1913
Kham, Tibet
Died 30 December 2015 (aged 102)
Spouse Kamala
Children Tara Devi and Saraswati
Senior posting
Title Rinpoche

Chatral Sangye Dorje Rinpoche (Tibetan: བྱ་བྲལ་སངས་རྒྱས་རྡོ་རྗེ་, Wylie: bya-bral sangs-rgyas rdo-rje ) (June 18, 1913 – December 30, 2015)[1][2] was a Dzogchen master and a reclusive yogi known for his great realization and strict discipline.[3] Rinpoche is one of the few living disciples of Khenpo Ngagchung and is widely regarded as one of the most highly realized Dzogchen yogis.[3] 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. 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.[3]

Prior to his death in 2015, Rinpoche divided his time between Salbari, India, and Kathmandu, Nepal. He was survived by two daughters, Tara Devi and Saraswati, and his wife Kamala.

Teachings

Rinpoche has shunned institutional and political involvement his whole life, choosing instead to live the life of a wandering yogi. Even in old age he continued 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 has advocated vegetarianism[3][4] and has a yearly practice of ransoming the lives of thousands of animals in India.[3] 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.

Primary teachers

Primary lineages

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.

Bibliography

Online texts

References

  1. ↑ "The great yogi Кyabje Chatral Rinpoche turns today 100years!". News. Ngagyur Shedrub Sungdrelling. 2013-06-18. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
  2. ↑ http://www.khabdha.org/?p=79065
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 His Holiness Chatral Sangye Dorje Rinpoche
  4. ↑ Chatral Rinpoche and Abstaining From Eating Meat
  5. ↑ Sera Khandro @Rigpa Shedra
  6. ↑ Consorts and revelation in eastern Tibet : the auto/biographical writings of the Treasure revealer Sera Khandro (1892--1940)
  7. ↑ Chatral Rinpoche Series

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