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.

Interpreting Lama Teacher – Shamarpa

Apr

2020

Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka Samiksha

Shamarpa who is also known as the red hat lama of the Kamtsangpa school, with Vajravarahi above the black cloak Mahakala. Depicting Lama Teacher - Shamarpa The life of Shamarpa In this portion, we are going to learn about the life of Shamarpa. Now, we are going to learn about the short etymological description of the word Shamarpa itself. Etymology of Shamarpa Shamarpa is known as zhwa dmar pa in Tibet. Shamarpa is also known as Shamar Rinpoche, .

Shamarpa – Emanation of Amitabha

Nov

2018

Dharma, Monks, Rinpoche, Shamarpa Rinpoche sadiksha

Shamarpa Rinpoche was the emanation of Amitabha, the Buddha of Limitless Light: a living example of the appearance of Amitabha in our world in the form of a Mahabodhisattva. The Tibetan title of Shamar means “the lama of the ruby-red crown”, named after the replica of the Karmapa’s own crown which he bestowed on the Shamarpa. The successive incarnations of the Shamarpas are also known as the “Red Hat Karmapa”. Birth and Early life The 14th Shamarpa was born .

Guru Rinpoche | Padmasambhava

Jan

2018

Dharma, Rinpoche Himalayas Life

The history of Guru Rinpoche dates back in India. He is also known as the Padmasambhava. He is the Indian Buddhist Master of the 8th century. He is an emanation of the Buddha Amitabha, and a number of Rinpoche have been evolved around the Padmasambhava's life. He is popular as "The Second Buddha" across the Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, and many places around the world. During the teaching of Padmasambhava, he transmitted the Vajrayana to hundreds of disciples. His main students, .

Shar Minub Monastery Kathmandu Nepal

Nov

2018

Dharma, Monasteries, Rinpoche, Shamarpa Rinpoche, Stupas sadiksha

Shar Minub is located in the Kathmandu, in a valley at the base of Nagarjuna mountain. The monastery is founded by the late 14th Shamar Rinpoche. He made great efforts to establish a monastery at Shar Minub, in Kathmandu, for the benefit of Buddhist students in Nepal. The Sharminub Institute is located below the holy Nagarjuna mountain with a beautiful view over the Kathmandu valley. Meaning of Shar Minub "Shar" means "to rise", "Nub" means "to set", and .