Tsangsar Tulku Rinpoche
Tsangsar Tulku Rinpoche was born in 1975. After finishing a three-year retreat, which he began at age 13, he took on the responsibility of Retreat Master at the seat of his father and ancestors at Tsangsar Lha Lam Osel Ling.
At the age of 17, Rinpoche received full ordination from Venerable Dil Yag Dabzang Rinpoche, and at the age of 18 he was recognized by His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche as the fourth incarnation of Ngag Gyud Dhargye Gyatso, who was a student of Situ Pema Nyiche.
Tsangsar Tulku Rinpoche spent several years studying and practicing at Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery, the heart of our lineage’s activity, and has more recently has helped preside over several drubchens at Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling.
Rinpoche has received numerous empowerments, transmissions and oral instructions from many great masters, particularly from His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Khenchen Pema Tsewang, and Mingyur Rinpoche, among others. Rinpoche currently lives in Oakland, and travels to teach and support the Dharma around the world.
Upcoming Programs by Tsangsar Tulku Rinpoche
The Four Truths of the Noble Ones
The Four Truths of the Noble Ones are foundational teachings, articulated by Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, as the framework for understanding the nature of existence and the path to liberation from suffering. Join us, as we dive deep into these teachings under the guidance of Tsangsar Rinpoche, an authentic Buddhist teacher. Program Highlights: Extensive […]
The Four Seals of the Dharma
The "Four Seals of the Dharma" is perhaps the most foundational and vital teaching for Buddhist practitioners. These statements offer valid insight into the nature of existence and the path to liberation. Join us as we explore these illuminating topics under the guidance of Tsangsar Tulku Rinpoche. Program Highlights In-depth Exploration of the Four Seals […]
Pacifying the Mind: Atisha's Seven Points
Atisha's instructions in Seven Points of Mind Training can make reality more flexible, virtuous, and easy. These instructions also teach us how to cultivate loving-kindness, compassion, and bodhicitta through the special practice of tonglen or "giving and taking." Join us as we delve into these extraordinary topics under the guidance of Tsangsar Tulku Rinpoche. Program […]
Instructions on Fivefold Mahamudra
The Instructions on the Fivefold Mahamudra composed by the Omniscient Chökyi Jungné is a deeply significant teaching for Mahamudra practitioners. It offers a direct and immediate framework for practicing the Kagyu tradition's highest form of meditation in both formal practice sessions and post-meditation. Tsangsar Tulku Rinpoche has taught this text several times at Gomde, with […]
Mahamudra Practice Retreat with Tsangsar Tulku Rinpoche August 2024
We warmly welcome you to participate in this special retreat, led by Tsangsar Tulku Rinpoche, which will serve as the capstone practice retreat of Gomde California's 2023 Buddhist Studies Summer Program. This practice retreat is recommended for those who have received Mahamudra or Dzogchen instructions from a qualified lama, however it will also support those […]
