Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche

Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche
Religion Buddhism
School Vajrayana
Lineage Kagyu and Nyingma
Personal
Born 1953
Tibet
Senior posting
Title Tulku
Rinpoche
Predecessor Chokgyur Lingpa

Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche[1] is a teacher, writer, religious ritual master, and meditation master of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism.

There are four schools of Tibetan Buddhism which originated in the country of Tibet. The Nyingma school is the oldest of the four schools and stems from circa 800 A.D. when the master known as Guru Rinpoche came to Tibet and established Samye Monastery there. Numerous reincarnation lineages were created over the next few hundred years as an individual would want to continue the work of his life in a future life by being reincarnated and recognized by his students or teachers and trained again and then continue his work. This is most well known with the monk and political and religious teacher known as His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Likewise, Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche has been recognized by His Holiness the Karmapa as the fourth reincarnation of the 19th-century "treasure-discoverer" (tertön) Chokgyur Lingpa and is a holder of his Chokling Tersar lineage of teachings.[2][3] He is currently the master of Vajrayana ceremonies at Ka-Nying Shedrup Ling monastery and of several other monasteries in Nepal. He also oversees monasteries, nunneries, and practice centers in Tibet, India, Bhutan, and Sikkim.[4][5] He has published two books.[6][7][8][9][10]

Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Tibetan Dzogchen meditation teacher to many students, including His Holiness the 16th Karmapa, is the father of Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche.[11][12][13][14] Chokling Rinpoche's brothers are Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, and Mingyur Rinpoche.[15][16] Like his father, his grandfather and himself, Chokling Rinpoche's two sons have been recognized with the title "Rinpoche" based on their reincarnation lineage: Phakchok Rinpoche, the reincarnation and the lineage holder of the Taklung Kagyu lineage and the reincarnation of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche.[17]

Activities

Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche through his foundation, The Chokgyur Lingpa Foundation, supports both many different projects including religious, humanitarian, and educational projects through the Monastic Education Fund. The healthcare projects are aimed at providing treatments throughout Nepal where needed, as well as longer-term healthcare improvement, through the Vajra Varahi Healthcare Clinic, the annual Dental and Medical Camps.[18] The Foundation hosts publication teams through Lhasey Lotsawa Translations & Publications, a growing team of translators.[19] Committed to making more of the Dharma accessible to fellow students worldwide, the mission is to produce authentic and accessible translations in many languages.

The Chokgyur Lingpa Foundation is also building Zangdok Palri (a model of Padmasambhava's pure land, Copper-Colored Mountain) in Vajravarahi, outside Kathmandu, Nepal. The Chokgyur Lingpa Foundation has a growing number of organizations around the world as well as students in many countries, more than fifty, including Malaysia, United States, Poland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Germany, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Austria, Scotland, Great Britain and Israel.[20] Chokling Rinpoche is on the board of the non-profit organization Rangjung Yeshe Shenpen, also based in Nepal.[21]

Earthquake and Rebuilding

On Saturday, March 25, 2015, Nepal suffered a major earthquake that registered 7.8 on the Richter scale. This was the largest earthquake for at least 80 years. Large and numerous aftershocks by the hundreds followed in the weeks following that earthquake. Many thousands of people died and hundreds of thousands were left homeless and in need of medical care. Under the direction of Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche and Phakchok Rinpoche[22][23] and senior monks, everyone associated with Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche, his monastery, and his foundation in Nepal have organized to help rebuild Nepal.[24][25][26][27][28]

Publications

Further reading

References

  1. ↑ Urgyen, Tulku (2007), Blazing Splendor, Rangjung Yeshe Publications, p. xii, 362-3; ISBN 978-962-7341-56-7
  2. ↑ Ka-Nying Shedrup Ling Website
  3. ↑ Lama Kunsang, Lama Pemo, Marie Aubele and Jonathan C. Bell (Apr 16, 2012), History Of The Karmapas: The Odyssey Of The Tibetan Masters With The Black Crown, p. 269; ISBN 9781559393904
  4. ↑ Shedrub Development Mandala http://www.shedrub.org
  5. ↑ Lion's Roar, Publication by Shambhala Sun Publications, online article from June 7, 2012
  6. ↑ Rinpoche, Chokling (2008), The Great Gate: A Guidebook to the Guru's Heart Practice, Dispeller of All Obstacles, Rangjung Yeshe Publications. ISBN 962-7341-04-5.
  7. ↑ Rinpoche, Chokling (2001), Lotus Ocean: Seeds of the Sublime Dharma, Rangjung Yeshe Publications.
  8. ↑ Lotus Ocean from Rangjung Yeshe Publications
  9. ↑ Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche's Interview for Rabsel Tibetan Buddhist Magazine
  10. ↑ Tricycle Magazine Interview with his son, Phakchok Rinpoche, mentioning Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche
  11. ↑ Doctor, Andreas (2013), Tibetan Treasure Literature: Revelation, Tradition, and Accomplishment in Visionary Buddhism, Snow Lion Publications, p. 12; ISBN 978-1559392365
  12. ↑ Urgyen Tulku (2006), Quintessential Dzogchen: Confusion Dawns as Wisdom, Rangjung Yeshe Publications, p. 281-282, ISBN 9627341584.
  13. ↑ Biography of Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche
  14. ↑ Marcia Binder Schmidt (2002), The Dzogchen Primer: Embracing The Spiritual Path According To The Great Perfection. Shambhala Publications. p. 15 and 305, ISBN 1-57062-829-7.
  15. ↑ Rinpoche, Chokyi Nyima (2004), Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen: A Commentary on The Quintessence of Spiritual Practice, The Direct Instructions of the Great Compassionate One, Rangjung Yeshe Publications, pp. 52, 223, ISBN 9627341215.
  16. ↑ Mingyur, Yongey (2014), Turning Confusion into Clarity: A Guide to the Foundation Practices of Tibetan Buddhism, Snow Lion Publications, p. 352, ISBN 1611801214.
  17. ↑ Khyentse, Dilgo (2010), Brilliant Moon: The Autobiography of Dilgo Khyentse, Shambhala Publications, p. 198 (all of Chapter 13), ISBN 1590307631.
  18. ↑ Chokgyur Lingpa Foundation: Projects
  19. ↑ Lhasey Lotsawa Translations & Publications
  20. ↑ The Chokgyur Lingpa Foundation www.cglf.org
  21. ↑ Shenpen Nepal http://www.shenpennepal.org/
  22. ↑ Rangjung Yeshe Publications
  23. ↑ http://www.mvtimes.com/2014/05/13/highly-regarded-buddhist-teacher-to-speak/
  24. ↑ "An Update from Buddhists working on the ground in Nepal" Patheos.com
  25. ↑ "Group pitches in for Nepal quake victims" The Daily Star (Oneonta, NY)
  26. ↑ "Scituate High grad helping in Nepal after quake" The Scituate Mariner
  27. ↑ "Victims saved by Lana’s first aid" The Sunday Times (UK)
  28. ↑ "The impact of the Nepal earthquake in Tibet" The International Campaign Tibet

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