About Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche
Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche is the recognized reincarnation of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, who passed away in 1991. Born on June 30, 1993, in Nepal, he is the son of Tsikey Chogling Rinpoche Mingyur Dewai Dorje and Dechen Paldron. Identified through the visions of Trulshik Rinpoche and confirmed by the Dalai Lama, he was named Ugyen Tenzin Jigme Lhundrup in 1995 and enthroned at Shechen Tennyi Dargyeling Monastery in 1996. Educated in Bhutan under Rabjam Rinpoche, he is completing a nine-year philosophical course and annually participates in ceremonies at Shechen Monastery. He is known for his compassion and dedication to Buddhism, and he serves as the acting abbot of monasteries and a nunnery.