rinpoche’s projects
completed, current and future
"May I be a guide for those who do not have a guide, a leader for those who journey, a boat for those who want to cross over, and all sorts of ships, bridges, beautiful parks for those who desire them, and light for those who need light."
Shantideva
In addition to teaching at retreats and seminars around the world, Tsoknyi Rinpoche supports the Dharma, practitioners and lay people worldwide with financial help and spiritual guidance. This list represents only a small portion of his projects.
preserving sacred lineages and texts
Drukpa Kagyu Heritage Project
Inspired by Khamtrul Rinpoche VIII (Dongyu Nyima) and under the guidance of Adeu Rinpoche, a pre-eminent scholar, Tsoknyi Rinpoche gathered in one collection for the first time the major texts of the Drukpa Kagyu lineage masters. Many of these texts were on the verge of being lost or had been badly damaged. This painstaking effort, begun in 1993, has produced 108 definitive editions so far, of which 500 sets were printed. Our gratitude to Tony Duff for his effort in designing special Tibetan fonts and transcribing much of the material. These rare texts have been distributed to Drukpa Kagyu practice centers and hermitages worldwide, ensuring that these teachings will be available to future generations of Dharma practitioners.
Tsoknyi Lineage Teachings
Transmissions and teachings by lineage masters are essential for the preservation and dissemination of profound oral traditions. In 2004, Tsoknyi Rinpoche organized and sponsored a two-month-long transmission of the Tsoknyi Lineage of Terton Ratna Lingpa by Adeu
Rinpoche, who was the greatest living master of these teachings. This event was held in the Nangchen Region of Tibet and was attended by 900 monks and nuns. In 2005, Rinpoche organized a six-month-long special teaching by Adeu Rinpoche on the Six
Yogas of Naropa for about 80 yogis from 30 practice centers and hermitages. All of these practitioners are now in three-year retreat, in training to become the future teachers of the lineage.
Tsoknyi Lineage Texts
The complete teachings of the Tsoknyi Lineage of Ratna Lingpa are being collected and edited for the first time. These will be printed for and distributed to the thousands of practitioners in this lineage.
preserving sacred traditions
Monastics in Nepal, Tibet and India
Nepal
Rinpoche continues to support the living expenses and practice necessities for 180 monks and nuns in his practice centers and hermitages in Nepal.
Tibet
Tsoknyi Nangchen Nuns - In Eastern Tibet, there are more than 3,000 nuns in more than 35 practice centers and hermitages and retreat centers for which Rinpoche provides material support and spiritual direction.
Tsechu Gonpa - Tsoknyi Rinpoche helped to fund the building of a kitchen and dining hall at Tsechu Gonpa (the monastery of his late teacher, Adeu Rinpoche) and continues to provide food for the approximately 150 monks who practice there. He also helped to build the new shedra (Institute of Higher Buddhist Studies) and provides financial support for the two resident khenpos (professors of Buddhist studies).
First and Second Tsoknyi Temples - Rinpoche has recently commenced construction to rebuild the historic 1st and 2nd Tsoknyi temples, at his teacher’s request.
Lachab Gonpa - Rinpoche provides food for 30 students in shedra at Lachab Gonpa, the seat of his father, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.
India
Tibetan Community of Tashi Jong - From 1997 to 2000, Rinpoche served as president of Tashi Jong, the Dharma seat of Khamtrul Rinpoche. Some of his contributions to the community were to fund the construction of 43 new rooms for about 130 monks, and three wells, providing a much needed water supply system for the surrounding lay community, serving about 500 people.
The Enlightenment Stupacreating new practice centers
In the West
The Yeshe Rangsal Retreat Land
Yeshe Rangsal (self-cognizant wakefulness) is Pundarika’s 55 acres of secluded retreat land in Crestone, Colorado. The Enlightenment Stupa (Jangchub Chorten) was recently built at the heart of the land and a shrine to Dorje Yudronma (protectress of the land, and Dzogchen practice lineages Rinpoche holds) is already a work-in-progress. It is our vision and aspiration that one day this Stupa will be surrounded by a small residence for Rinpoche, a small shrine hall, a three-year retreat facility and an administrative support building with individually sponsored retreat cabins. A beautiful residence was built for Rinpoche and his family near the Yeshe Rangsal Retreat Land in 2004 and presently serves as his Dharma Seat in the West. This house is currently for sale, the proceeds of which will be used to help fund his new residence on the Yeshe Rangsal land.
In the East
Malaysia Dharma Centers
Rinpoche recently established three Dharma centers in Malaysia where he can give teachings and guide retreats.
Books
 Tsoknyi
Rinpoche has published two books on the way that he teaches, and Fearless
Simplicity and Carefree
Dignity. A third book on bodhicitta, the enlightened mind
of compassion, is in the editing process and will be available
in the next two years from a major publisher.
Films
In 2005, Rinpoche led a film expedition to the Nangchen region of Eastern Tibet. For the first time, footage of the Tsoknyi Nangchen Nuns was filmed, which led to an inspiring 28-minute DVD, Journey
to Nangchen. Learn more about how to help.
a feature-length documentary on the Nangchen Nuns of Eastern Tibet by the Pundarika Film Project is currently in production and scheduled for release in the fall of 2008. Please click here for more information.
CDs
A new CD for Vajrasattva practice is now available through the Stone Grey Shop.
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Daily Chants
for Tibetan Buddhist Practice with Tsoknyi Rinpoche III. Rinpoche recorded these chants with Tsewang Rinzing Lama for students to include in their daily practices.
In 2007, a brand new web site was created with the hope of offering a growing archive of teachings for Rinpoche's students across the world, utilizing cutting edge media technology.
Please click here to learn how you can help to further support Rinpoche's projects. |
