Biography of Tenga Rinpoche
The present 3rd incarnation, Tenga Rinpoche was found at the age
of 7, where he began his monastic life and studies. He completed
his studies with a 3-year retreat. He studied all the tantric
rituals and philosophy with many different accomplished masters.
From his uncle, he learnt about traditional Tibetan medicine.
In 1959, he left Tibet and after spending one and a half years in
Kalimpong, he settled in Rumtek Monastery (Sikhim), the main seat
of His Holiness, the 16th Karmapa. There, he served his Holiness
for 17 years, the last 9 years of which he acted as Dorje Lopon
(Vajra Master) of his Holiness. In 1974, he accompanied His
Holiness on his first tour to America and Europe. Since 1978,
Rinpoche has been touring Europe extensively. He is the founder of
Karma Kamtsang Association in Poland, Karma Thegsu Ling in Italy,
and Lotus Trust and Lotus Direkthilfe in Germany.
Since 1976, Tenga Rinpoche has been living in Swayambhu, Nepal
where he founded Benchen Phunstok Dargyeling Monastery and a
retreat centre in Pharping. Tenga Rinpoche is one of the few living
meditation masters who still holds the unbroken lineage of the
Karma Kagyud tradition.
