About Chongtul Rinpoche

Chongtul Rinpoche, born in 1967 in Oachghat, Himachal Pradesh, India, is a revered Tibetan lama and spiritual leader in the Bon tradition. Recognized at a young age by His Holiness the 33rd Menri Trizin Lungtok Tenpai Nyima as a reincarnation with significant spiritual connections, Chongtul Rinpoche began his formal training at Menri Monastery at age seven. He excelled in Bon philosophical studies and rituals, eventually earning the geshe degree at 23. Rinpoche has played pivotal roles at Menri Monastery and in global Bon communities, founding Bon Shen Ling in the USA to promote Bon teachings and meditation, fostering a growing interest in Bon traditions worldwide.
Chongtul Rinpoche, born in 1967 in Oachghat, Himachal Pradesh, India, is a revered Tibetan lama and spiritual leader in the Bon tradition. Recognized at a young age by His Holiness the 33rd Menri Trizin Lungtok Tenpai Nyima as a reincarnation with significant spiritual connections, Chongtul Rinpoche began his formal training at Menri Monastery at age seven. He excelled in Bon philosophical studies and rituals, eventually earning the geshe degree at 23. Rinpoche has played pivotal roles at Menri Monastery and in global Bon communities, founding Bon Shen Ling in the USA to promote Bon teachings and meditation, fostering a growing interest in Bon traditions worldwide.