- Our  Residential Spiritual 
    Teacher, Khenpo Jurme 
    Kunzang Rinpoche 

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VISITING TULKUS

  - H.H. Karma Kuchen 
    Rinpoche

  - H.E. Gyang Khang Rinpoche

  - H.E. Mugsang Kuchen 
    Rinpoche

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VISITING KHENPO

  - Khenpo Tsewang Gyatso  
    Rinpoche

The fourth Gyangkhang Rinpoche was born in 1972 in India. H.H. Penor Rinpoche, H. H. Dudjom Rinpoche and H. H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche recognized him as an authentic incarnation of the Third Gyangkhang Rinpoche.

At the age of four, His Holiness Penor Rinpoche invited to stay in Namdroling Monastery and therefore looked after him as his own child. When he was 15, he received the esoteric teaching of Tantra thus laying the foundation for the higher practices. At a tender age, he entered Ngagyur Nyingma Institute, a branch of Namdroling Monastery and an advanced collage of Tibetan Buddhism where he studied Tibetan grammar, poetry, and Tibet’s political and religious history. Unlike other students he was brilliant in his studies.

In his fifth year in the university, Gyangkhang Rinpoche displayed his scriptural knowledge by giving a lengthy discourse on Sangwa Nyingpo (Magical Net Tantra, a Mahayoga Teaching) in front of His Holiness The Fourteenth Dalai Lama and an assembly of thirty thousand people both lay and ordained from all the different religions traditions of Tibet. He also debated on this subject and emerged victorious. His Holiness the Dalai Lama praised his wisdom in front of all and offered him a khata, a traditional scarf, encouraging him to hold, sustain and disseminate the teachings of Lord Buddha for the benefits of all beings.

He received the empowerments, oral transmissions and pith instructions on the whole Kama and Terma teachings (the distinct Nyingma Teachings of the Transmitted Precepts and the Rediscovered treasure Teachings) from His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Dodrubchen Rinpoche, Jadrel Rinpoche, Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche, and Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche. He specially received the distinct teachings of Palyul Tradition including the Namcho Teachings from His Holiness Penor Rinpoche. He not only receive the Preliminary Practices (Ngondro), Tsalung (Winds and Channels), and Dzogchen (Great Perfection) teachings but also practiced them perfectly. He also learned the buddhist philosophy mainly sutra and tantra under the guidance of many great Khenpos and masters of his time.

In 1994, under the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya, Gyangkhang Rinpoche received the vows of full ordination from His Holiness Penor Rinpoche. At that time, he was given the name, Thupten Mawai Nyima Jigme Singye Chole Nampar Gyalwai De. In 1995, he completed the nine year course of the institute and considering his high level of knowledge, Penor Rinpoche bestowed him the title of “Tulku Khenpo” and recognized him worthy of a dharma teacher who can guide others towards the path of enlightenment.

Before getting the title of Khenpo, he has given teachings at many occasions in Namdroling, America and Asian countries of Hong Kong, Taiwan and others. The teachings that he gave included Buddhist teachings on Bodhicatta, meditation and philosophy. He also gave empowerments and oral transmissions.

Gyangkhang Rinpoche has realized the meaning of Lord Budddha’s teachings both sutra and tantra. He is the next lineage holder of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche. On several occasions he has represented His Holiness by giving advices, instructions and teachings in many dharma centers around the world. At present he is teaching in the Ngagyur Nyingma Institute and also assisting Penor Rinpoche in shouldering the monastic responsibilities.

In order to fulfill the request of the students of dharma in the Palyul centre based in Singapore, Gyangkhang Rinpoche will be giving teachings to help them to get a glimpse of the priceless dharma teachings, and appreciate the vast and profound characteristics of Buddha dharma which will help them realize their true potential and practice to achieve their ultimate happiness.

All the dharma brothers and sisters are welcome to cherish the merit of being able to receive his compassionate blessings.