About Sridhar Rana Rinpoche

The Vidyadhara Acharya Mahayogi Sridhar Rana Rinpoche, born in Kathmandu, Nepal in 1949, is the eldest child of Nara Narayan Shumsher Junga Bahadur Rana and Shanti Rana. Initially exploring Hindu Tantra, he found his true spiritual path in the Buddhadharma. He studied under various masters including Roshi Nanrei Kobori, Seung Sahn, and Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. After a rigorous six-and-a-half-year retreat, he was bestowed the title "Rinpoche" and later "Mahayogi" by Chobgay Trichen Rinpoche. In 2013, he was honored with the title "Vidyadhara." Committed to lifelong retreat, he disseminates his teachings through written discourses and promotes a non-sectarian Buddhist tradition.
The Vidyadhara Acharya Mahayogi Sridhar Rana Rinpoche, born in Kathmandu, Nepal in 1949, is the eldest child of Nara Narayan Shumsher Junga Bahadur Rana and Shanti Rana. Initially exploring Hindu Tantra, he found his true spiritual path in the Buddhadharma. He studied under various masters including Roshi Nanrei Kobori, Seung Sahn, and Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. After a rigorous six-and-a-half-year retreat, he was bestowed the title "Rinpoche" and later "Mahayogi" by Chobgay Trichen Rinpoche. In 2013, he was honored with the title "Vidyadhara." Committed to lifelong retreat, he disseminates his teachings through written discourses and promotes a non-sectarian Buddhist tradition.
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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