About Shamar Rinpoche

The Shamarpa is a highly esteemed lineage holder of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, and is believed to be the physical embodiment of Amitābha. He is traditionally linked to Yangpachen Monastery in Lhasa, and is the second oldest tulku (reincarnated lama) in existence.
The Shamarpa is a highly esteemed lineage holder of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, and is believed to be the physical embodiment of Amitābha. He is traditionally linked to Yangpachen Monastery in Lhasa, and is the second oldest tulku (reincarnated lama) in existence.