About Orgyen Jigme Rinpoche

Orgyen Tenzin Jigme, also known as Markus Amann, resides in Austria, nestled in the heart of Europe. With a background in Philosophy and a Master's degree from Vienna University, he serves as a Supervisor and Philosophical Practitioner in Vienna and St. Pölten. His journey into Buddhist View and Meditation began in the nineties under students of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche in the Shambhala tradition. Formally taking refuge in 1997 with Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche, he received the name Orgyen Tenzin Jigme. Dedicated to spreading Buddhist teachings in Austria and Europe, he conducts retreats, workshops, and lectures, aiming to unite European Philosophy and Christianity with Buddhist traditions.
Orgyen Tenzin Jigme, also known as Markus Amann, resides in Austria, nestled in the heart of Europe. With a background in Philosophy and a Master's degree from Vienna University, he serves as a Supervisor and Philosophical Practitioner in Vienna and St. Pölten. His journey into Buddhist View and Meditation began in the nineties under students of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche in the Shambhala tradition. Formally taking refuge in 1997 with Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche, he received the name Orgyen Tenzin Jigme. Dedicated to spreading Buddhist teachings in Austria and Europe, he conducts retreats, workshops, and lectures, aiming to unite European Philosophy and Christianity with Buddhist traditions.