About Gangteng Tulku Rinpoche

Gangteng Tulku Rinpoche, Kunzang Rigdzin Pema Namgyal, born in 1955 in Trongsa, Central Bhutan, is revered as the ninth Gangteng Tulku and a master of Dzogchen within the Nyingma tradition. Descended from noble lineage tracing back to Tibetan King Trisong Deutsen, he was recognized for his spiritual potential with numerous auspicious signs at birth. Enthroned at Gangteng Gompa at 16, he has dedicated his life to transmitting Pema Lingpa's teachings globally since 1986. Rinpoche's teachings on Dzogchen have reached Europe, North America, and Asia, establishing retreat centers and Yeshe Khorlo Centres to preserve and propagate the Nyingma lineage with profound wisdom and compassion.
Gangteng Tulku Rinpoche, Kunzang Rigdzin Pema Namgyal, born in 1955 in Trongsa, Central Bhutan, is revered as the ninth Gangteng Tulku and a master of Dzogchen within the Nyingma tradition. Descended from noble lineage tracing back to Tibetan King Trisong Deutsen, he was recognized for his spiritual potential with numerous auspicious signs at birth. Enthroned at Gangteng Gompa at 16, he has dedicated his life to transmitting Pema Lingpa's teachings globally since 1986. Rinpoche's teachings on Dzogchen have reached Europe, North America, and Asia, establishing retreat centers and Yeshe Khorlo Centres to preserve and propagate the Nyingma lineage with profound wisdom and compassion.
Lukhang Temple mural depicting Dzogchen anuyoga practices such as tummo which work with the subtle body channels

List of well-known Dzogchen Teachers

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Rinpoche, Vajrayāna
In the realm of contemporary Dogzen teachers, a diverse array of masters and practitioners offer profound teachings and guidance worldwide. Introduction to Dzogchen Teachings Dzogchen, often referred to as the "Great Perfection," is a profound teaching and meditation practice within Tibetan Buddhism. It emphasizes direct realization of one's true nature, known as rigpa, beyond conceptual frameworks and intellectual understanding. Considered the pinnacle of spiritual attainment, Dzogchen teaches that every being possesses intrinsic wisdom and purity, which can be .
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