About Rigdzin Dorjee Rinpoche

Rigzin Dorjee Rinpoche, a contemporary Nyingma master born in 1954, stands as a key disciple of Chatral Rinpoche. At fifteen, he took monastic vows and pursued education at Varanasi's Higher Buddhist Institute, earning the title of acharya. Throughout his journey, Rinpoche received teachings from luminaries such as Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Dudjom Rinpoche, and Penor Rinpoche among others. He founded the Nyingma Institute and Nyingma Retreat Center in Sikkim, India, and established the Longchen Nyingtik Institute in the USA in 1998. Rinpoche continues to propagate the Rigdzin Sokdrup lineage globally through teachings at universities and Buddhist centers worldwide.
Rigzin Dorjee Rinpoche, a contemporary Nyingma master born in 1954, stands as a key disciple of Chatral Rinpoche. At fifteen, he took monastic vows and pursued education at Varanasi's Higher Buddhist Institute, earning the title of acharya. Throughout his journey, Rinpoche received teachings from luminaries such as Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Dudjom Rinpoche, and Penor Rinpoche among others. He founded the Nyingma Institute and Nyingma Retreat Center in Sikkim, India, and established the Longchen Nyingtik Institute in the USA in 1998. Rinpoche continues to propagate the Rigdzin Sokdrup lineage globally through teachings at universities and Buddhist centers worldwide.
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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