Buddhists in McDonough, NY Friday, 26 July, 2008.
Photographer: Mannie Garcia

His Holiness Karma Kuchen Rinpoche

Title: 12th Throneholder of the Palyul Lineage of Nyingma

Date of Birth: 1967

Education:

  • Studied and received teachings from numerous masters and scholars at the Palyul Monastery in Tibet
  • Received numerous Nyingma Teachings from great masters such as His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and Penor Rinpoche

Experience:

  • Appointed as the Head of the Palyul Mother Monastery in Tibet in 1994
  • Formally enthroned as the lineage holder of the Palyul Tradition in 2000
  • Built many temples, stupas, prayer wheels, images of deities and other objects of veneration and faith
  • Built a very grand and magnificent temple within the monastery premises

Achievements:

  • Held the pure lineage of Palyul tradition and disseminated Buddha Dharma in the Land of Snows
  • Strict and pure observance of all the vows of a monk
  • Embodiment of pure conduct in these degenerate times

Legacy:

  • His Holiness Karma Kuchen Rinpoche is a highly respected and accomplished Buddhist master who is making a significant contribution to the preservation and transmission of Tibetan Buddhism. He is a kind and compassionate teacher who inspires and helps countless people throughout his life. His legacy will continue to benefit those who seek his teachings for many years to come.