His Holiness Penor Rinpoche
His Holiness Penor Rinpoche
Title: 11th Throneholder of the Palyul Lineage of Nyingma
Education:
- Studied and received teachings from numerous masters and scholars at the Palyul Monastery in Tibet
- Began training Khenpos in the Palyul Nam Chö cycle of teachings in the 1970s
Experience:
- Ordained more than 10,000 monks and nuns during his life in exile
- Gave traditional instruction and training to Western students every summer at the Palyul Retreat Center in McDonough, NY
- Traveled extensively throughout the world, granting major empowerments and transmissions including the Rinchen Terdzö, the Kalachakra Tantra, the Guhyagarbha Tantra, the Namchö revelations, and the complete cycle of Ratna Lingpa’s revelations, the Nyingma Kama
Achievements:
- Considered one of the most renowned Dzogchen masters of Tibetan Buddhism
- Often referred to in this lifetime as a “Living Buddha”
- Established the Namdroling Monastery in South India
- Made a priceless contribution towards the stability of the Vinaya vows and the Vajrayana path of Tibetan Buddhism
Legacy:
- His Holiness Penor Rinpoche was a highly respected and accomplished Buddhist master who made a significant contribution to the preservation and transmission of Tibetan Buddhism. He was a kind and compassionate teacher who inspired and helped countless people throughout his life. His legacy will continue to benefit those who seek his teachings for many years to come.