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Biographical Sketch of The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche

The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche The president of Nalandabodhi is the Seventh Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, a leading scholar and meditation master. Rinpoche is an adept in the Buddhist science of mind and versed in the nuances of modern day cultures, both East and West. Rinpoche is also the driving force behind the development of nalandabodhi.org and related websites.

Schedule & Contacts

Calligraphy by The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche relating to the Wheel of Action

 

Online teachings
Books & Publications

Nitartha International

Nitartha international was founded by The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche to preserve Tibetan texts and to support the Tibetan educational and cultural heritage through the use of modern technology.



Dzogchen Monastery

Rinpoche is one of the Abbots of Dzogchen Monastery. To learn more about the life stories of the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoches and his monastery, visit the Dzogchen Monastery website.

Life Stories Of The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoches

In the Lineage Section, we have additional information and life stories of the earlier Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoches.



Nalanda West

The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche's main headquarters is Nalanda West, located in Seattle, Washington, USA. Activities centered at the new facility are dedicated to bringing the authentic transmission of the Buddha's teachings to students throughout the world. Aspiration for Nalanda West by The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.

     
 

Tenzin Namdak

Tenam is The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche's main assistant. He studied many years at Dzogchen Monastery before beginning to work full time for Rinpoche. Tenam is highly adept at personal computer technology, and is one of the lead designers of the  fonts used in the Nitartha-Sambhota Tibetan word processing system. He teaches ritual arts and practices at Nalandabodhi.