Shamar Rinpoche gave an Amitabha initiation to his followers in Nepal, in the field behind the Grand Hotel in Boudhanath. Roughly 120,000 people attended, many of whom were from the Helambu (Yolmo) region, whose ancestors were followers of past Sharmapas— in particular the 8th Shamarpa who was born in Yolmo. Many Newari Buddhists from Kathmandu […]
4-day empowerment by H.H. the 70th Je Khenpo at Trashichhodzong
29 July, 2011 – The 14th Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche, Mepham Chokyi Lodro, who resides in New Delhi, India, is receiving an oral transmission and empowerment of Chhag Chhen Jazhung from His Holiness the 70th Je Khenpo, Trulku Jigme Chhoedra, at Tashichhodzong in Thimphu. The four-day oral transmission, which started on July 26, concludes today. Shamar Rinpoche […]
Official announcement from Shamar Rinpoche
Rinpoche does not want the title “His Holiness” OR “His Eminence” applied to him.
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Trungpa Rinpoché sent me this eight-point prediction letter in 1973…
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Continue readingMay 16, 2010 – A week of teachings in Dhagpo Kagyu Ling, France.
May 16, 2010 – Shamar Rinpoché has wrapped up a week of teachings in Dhagpo Kagyu Ling, the Gyalwa Karmapa’s European Seat in Dordogne, France. During the first four days, Rinpoché gave teachings on Buddhist philosophy to a large group of people.
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Teachings on Meditation and Chenrezig Empowerment
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Shamar Rinpoche gives annual teachings on Lojong and Bodhisattva vow at Bodhi Path Natural Bridge, USA
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Many students in the Bodhi Path Buddhist Centers have asked me to explain how to find a good meditation teacher
Continue readingShamar Rinpoche teaches Lojong
Shamar Rinpoche teaches Lojong, “The 7 Points of Mind Training,” Renchen-Ulm, Germany (29 May – 1 June, 2009).
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