https://rywiki.tsadra.org/index.php?title=Soktse_Rinpoche&feed=atom&action=historySoktse Rinpoche - Revision history2024-03-29T09:59:03ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.35.10https://rywiki.tsadra.org/index.php?title=Soktse_Rinpoche&diff=4065&oldid=prevSherabDrime at 03:24, 4 May 20102010-05-04T03:24:50Z<p></p>
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</table>SherabDrimehttps://rywiki.tsadra.org/index.php?title=Soktse_Rinpoche&diff=4064&oldid=prevSherabDrime at 12:31, 4 February 20102010-02-04T12:31:37Z<p></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Ven. Benchen Tenga Rinpoche was born in 1932 in [[Nangchen]] and recognised as an incarnation of the monastery of [[Benchen]], the seat of the [[Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]]s, by the previous [[11th Tai Situpa]], Pema Wangchok Gyalpo. Rinpoche's two previous incarnations were Benchen Lamas too. The first was a master known as Gönkhen Samten, aka Lama Samten Gyatso; the second one was Drongpa Lama Tendzin Chögyal, a close student of the 1st [[Jamgon Kongtrul]]. H.H. [[Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche]] mentions him in his autobiography as the lama from whom he received his very first empowerment, to which he in part attributed his long life. Tenga Rinpoche was brought to Benchen shortly after his recognition and underwent the traditional [[Kamtshang]] or [[Karma Kagyu]] training under the guidance of his first root teacher, the previous [[9th Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]], who was H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche's older brother and various khenpos. <br></div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Ven. Benchen Tenga Rinpoche was born in 1932 in [[Nangchen]] and recognised as an incarnation of the monastery of [[Benchen]], the seat of the [[Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]]s, by the previous [[11th Tai Situpa]], Pema Wangchok Gyalpo. Rinpoche's two previous incarnations were Benchen Lamas too. The first was a master known as Gönkhen Samten, aka Lama Samten Gyatso; the second one was Drongpa Lama Tendzin Chögyal, a close student of the 1st [[Jamgon Kongtrul]]. H.H. [[Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche]] mentions him in his autobiography as the lama from whom he received his very first empowerment, to which he in part attributed his long life. Tenga Rinpoche was brought to Benchen shortly after his recognition and underwent the traditional [[Kamtshang]] or [[Karma Kagyu]] training under the guidance of his first root teacher, the previous [[9th Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]], who was H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche's older brother and various khenpos. <br></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>While still in Tibet Rinpoche has received many teachings and transmissions from both the 11th Tai <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Situ Rinpoche</del>, Pema Wangchok Gyalpo and the [[2nd Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche]], [[Khyentse Oser]], both of [[Palpung]]. He completed a traditional three-year three-fortnight retreat in Benchen and then assumed his role as one of the principal teachers of the monastery, giving teachings and empowerments both there and all over Nangchen. In 1959 he went into exile and spent 17 years in Rumtek monastery in Sikkim. 10 of these 17 years were spent as H.H. the [[16th Karmapa]]'s Dorje Lobpon, or [[Vajra Master]]. While there, he received many transmissions from H.H. the Karmapa and considers him as one of his root gurus. <br></div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>While still in Tibet Rinpoche has received many teachings and transmissions from both the <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">[[</ins>11th Tai <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Situpa]]</ins>, Pema Wangchok Gyalpo and the [[2nd Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche]], [[Khyentse Oser]], both of [[Palpung]]. He completed a traditional three-year three-fortnight retreat in Benchen and then assumed his role as one of the principal teachers of the monastery, giving teachings and empowerments both there and all over Nangchen. In 1959 he went into exile and spent 17 years in Rumtek monastery in Sikkim. 10 of these 17 years were spent as H.H. the [[16th Karmapa]]'s Dorje Lobpon, or [[Vajra Master]]. While there, he received many transmissions from H.H. the Karmapa and considers him as one of his root gurus. <br></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>While still in Tibet Rinpoche has received many teachings and transmissions from both the 11th Tai Situ Rinpoche, Pema Wangchok Gyalpo and the [[2nd Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche]], [[Khyentse Oser]], both of [[Palpung]]. He completed a traditional three-year three-fortnight retreat in Benchen and then assumed his role as one of the principal teachers of the monastery, giving teachings and empowerments both there and all over Nangchen. In 1959 he went into exile and spent 17 years in Rumtek monastery in Sikkim. 10 of these 17 years were spent as H.H. the [[16th Karmapa]]'s Dorje Lobpon, or [[Vajra Master]]. While there, he received many transmissions from H.H. the Karmapa and considers him as one of his root gurus. <br></div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>While still in Tibet Rinpoche has received many teachings and transmissions from both the 11th Tai Situ Rinpoche, Pema Wangchok Gyalpo and the [[2nd Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche]], [[Khyentse Oser]], both of [[Palpung]]. He completed a traditional three-year three-fortnight retreat in Benchen and then assumed his role as one of the principal teachers of the monastery, giving teachings and empowerments both there and all over Nangchen. In 1959 he went into exile and spent 17 years in Rumtek monastery in Sikkim. 10 of these 17 years were spent as H.H. the [[16th Karmapa]]'s Dorje Lobpon, or [[Vajra Master]]. While there, he received many transmissions from H.H. the Karmapa and considers him as one of his root gurus. <br></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Eventually he moved to Nepal and settled in Svayambhunath, where he established the Benchen monastery in exile. Starting out very modestly, it now houses 300 monks plus staff and is the largest Karma Kagyu monastery in Nepal. A Shedra, or monastic university, and two three-year-retreat centres which focus on the Karma and Shangpa Kagyu traditions respectively, are located in Pharping, a place sacred to Guru Padmasambhava.<br></div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Eventually he moved to Nepal and settled in Svayambhunath, where he established the Benchen monastery in exile. Starting out very modestly, it now houses 300 monks plus staff and is the largest Karma Kagyu monastery in Nepal. A Shedra, or monastic university, and two three-year-retreat centres which focus on the Karma and <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">[[</ins>Shangpa Kagyu<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">]] </ins>traditions respectively, are located in Pharping, a place sacred to Guru Padmasambhava.<br></div></td></tr>
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</table>SherabDrimehttps://rywiki.tsadra.org/index.php?title=Soktse_Rinpoche&diff=4060&oldid=prevSherabDrime at 06:59, 1 October 20092009-10-01T06:59:28Z<p></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">TengaRinpoche02</del>.jpg|<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">frame</del>|Benchen Tenga Rinpoche (b 1932 )]]'''Tenga Rinpoche''' of [[Benchen]], [[Benchen Tenga Rinpoche]] ([[bstan dga' rin po che]])</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">TengaR</ins>.jpg|<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">thumb</ins>|Benchen Tenga Rinpoche (b<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">. </ins>1932 )<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">, taken in 1979</ins>]]'''Tenga Rinpoche''' of [[Benchen]], [[Benchen Tenga Rinpoche]] ([[bstan dga' rin po che]])</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Ven. Benchen Tenga Rinpoche was born in 1932 in [[Nangchen]] and recognised as an incarnation of the monastery of [[Benchen]], the seat of the [[Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]]s, by the previous [[11th Tai Situpa]], <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">[[</del>Pema Wangchok Gyalpo<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">]]</del>. Rinpoche's two previous incarnations were Benchen Lamas too. The first was a master known as Gönkhen Samten, aka Lama Samten Gyatso; the second one was Drongpa Lama Tendzin Chögyal, a close student of the 1st [[Jamgon Kongtrul]]. H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche mentions him in his autobiography as the lama from whom he received his very first empowerment. Tenga Rinpoche was brought to Benchen shortly after his recognition and underwent the traditional [[Kamtshang]] or [[Karma Kagyu]] training under the guidance of his root teacher, the previous [[9th Sangye Nyenpa <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Rinpoche]] and various khenpos. <br></del></div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Ven. Benchen Tenga Rinpoche was born in 1932 in [[Nangchen]] and recognised as an incarnation of the monastery of [[Benchen]], the seat of the [[Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]]s, by the previous [[11th Tai Situpa]], Pema Wangchok Gyalpo. Rinpoche's two previous incarnations were Benchen Lamas too. The first was a master known as Gönkhen Samten, aka Lama Samten Gyatso; the second one was Drongpa Lama Tendzin Chögyal, a close student of the 1st [[Jamgon Kongtrul]]. H.H. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">[[</ins>Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">]] </ins>mentions him in his autobiography as the lama from whom he received his very first empowerment<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">, to which he in part attributed his long life</ins>. Tenga Rinpoche was brought to Benchen shortly after his recognition and underwent the traditional [[Kamtshang]] or [[Karma Kagyu]] training under the guidance of his <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">first </ins>root teacher, the previous [[9th Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]], <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">who was </ins>H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche's <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">older brother and various khenpos</ins>. <br></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">While still in Tibet Rinpoche has received many teachings and transmissions from both the 11th [[Tai Situ Rinpoche]], [[Pema Wangchok Gyalpo]] and the [[2nd Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche]], [[Khyentse Oser]], both of [[Palpung]]. He completed a traditional three-year three-fortnight retreat in Benchen and then assumed his role as one of the principal teachers of the monastery, giving teachings and empowerments both there and all over Nangchen. In 1959 he went into exile and spent 17 years in [[Rumtek monastery]] in Sikkim. 10 of these 17 years were spent as H.H. the [[16th Karmapa]]'s [[Dorje Lobpon]], or [[Vajra Master]]. While there, he received many transmissions from H.H. the Karmapa and considers him as one of his root gurus. <br></del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Eventually he moved to Nepal and settled in Svayambhunath, where he established the Benchen monastery in exile. Starting out very modestly, it now houses 250 monks plus staff and is one of the largest Kagyu monasteries in Nepal. In India and Nepal Rinpoche met many other great masters like H.H. the [[Sakya Tridzin]], H.H. [[Dudjom </del>Rinpoche]], H.H. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">[[</del>Dilgo Khyentse <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Rinpoche]], Kyabje [[Kalu Rinpoche]] and Kyabje [[Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche]], to name just a few, from whom he also received many transmissions. From Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche he received the transmission of the [[Shangpa Kagyu]] lineage. Like with the [[16th Karmapa]], he considers them his root gurus as well. Presently Ven. Tenga Rinpoche is one of the tutors to H.H. the [[17th Karmapa]], Orgyen Thrinle Dorje. Having received so many transmissions from all major lineages, </del>Rinpoche's <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">approach is completely non-sectarian</del>. <br></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Ven. Benchen Tenga Rinpoche is a specialist in all the [[tantric arts]] and practices, from [[mandala construction]] to [[monastic dances]], from [[Mahamudra preliminaries]] to the [[Six Doctrines of Naropa]] etc. and emphasises the practice of these, combined with a thorough understanding of the contents of basic texts like Je Gampopa's "[[Jewel Ornament of Liberation]]", [[Maitreya]]/[[Asanga]]'s "[[Gyud Lama]]" and [[Shantideva]]'s "[[Bodhicharyavatara]]" etc. In particular Rinpoche emphasises the practice of [[Mahamudra]]. In the last 30 years Ven. Benchen Tenga Rinpoche has travelled extensively in Europe and South-East Asia and has particularly many students in Denmark and Germany.</del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Information about Rinpoche's recent and future <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">activites </del>can be found at [http://www.benchen.org Benchen.org]</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">While still in Tibet Rinpoche has received many teachings and transmissions from both the 11th Tai Situ Rinpoche, Pema Wangchok Gyalpo and the [[2nd Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche]], [[Khyentse Oser]], both of [[Palpung]]. He completed a traditional three-year three-fortnight retreat in Benchen and then assumed his role as one of the principal teachers of the monastery, giving teachings and empowerments both there and all over Nangchen. In 1959 he went into exile and spent 17 years in Rumtek monastery in Sikkim. 10 of these 17 years were spent as H.H. the [[16th Karmapa]]'s Dorje Lobpon, or [[Vajra Master]]. While there, he received many transmissions from H.H. the Karmapa and considers him as one of his root gurus. <br></ins></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Eventually he moved to Nepal and settled in Svayambhunath, where he established the Benchen monastery in exile. Starting out very modestly, it now houses 300 monks plus staff and is the largest Karma Kagyu monastery in Nepal. A Shedra, or monastic university, and two three-year-retreat centres which focus on the Karma and Shangpa Kagyu traditions respectively, are located in Pharping, a place sacred to Guru Padmasambhava.<br></ins></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">In India and Nepal Rinpoche met many other great masters like H.H. the [[Sakya Tridzin]], H.H. [[Dudjom Rinpoche]], H.H. [[Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche]], Kyabje [[Kalu Rinpoche]] and Kyabje [[Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche]], to name just a few, from whom he also received many transmissions. In particular, from Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche he received the transmission of the [[Shangpa Kagyu]] lineage, which has always been close to Rinpoche's heart. Like with the [[16th Karmapa]], he considers these masters his root gurus as well. Presently Ven. Tenga Rinpoche is one of the tutors to H.H. the [[17th Karmapa]], Orgyen Thrinle Dorje. Having received so many transmissions from all major lineages, Rinpoche's approach is completely non-sectarian. <br></ins></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Ven. Benchen Tenga Rinpoche is a specialist in all the tantric arts and practices, from mandala construction to monastic dances, from Mahamudra preliminaries to the [[Six Doctrines of Naropa]] etc. and emphasises the practice of these, combined with a thorough understanding of the contents of such basic texts as Je [[Gampopa]]'s "Jewel Ornament of Liberation", [[Maitreya]]/[[Asanga]]'s "Mahayana-Uttara-Tantra-Shastra" and [[Shantideva]]'s "[[Bodhicharyavatara]]" etc. In particular Rinpoche emphasises the practice of [[Mahamudra]]. In the last 30 years Ven. Benchen Tenga Rinpoche has travelled extensively in Europe and South-East Asia and has particularly many students in Denmark and Germany.<br></ins></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Ven. Benchen Tenga Rinpoche was born in 1932 in [[Nangchen]] and recognised as an incarnation of the monastery of [[Benchen]], the seat of the [[Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]]s, by the previous [[11th <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">[[</del>Tai Situpa]], [[Pema Wangchok Gyalpo]]. Rinpoche's two previous incarnations were Benchen Lamas too. The first was a master known as Gönkhen Samten, aka Lama Samten Gyatso; the second one was Drongpa Lama Tendzin Chögyal, a close student of the 1st [[Jamgon Kongtrul]]. H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche mentions him in his autobiography as the lama from whom he received his very first empowerment. Tenga Rinpoche was brought to Benchen shortly after his recognition and underwent the traditional [[Kamtshang]] or [[Karma Kagyu]] training under the guidance of his root teacher, the previous [[9th Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]] and various khenpos. <br></div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Ven. Benchen Tenga Rinpoche was born in 1932 in [[Nangchen]] and recognised as an incarnation of the monastery of [[Benchen]], the seat of the [[Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]]s, by the previous [[11th Tai Situpa]], [[Pema Wangchok Gyalpo]]. Rinpoche's two previous incarnations were Benchen Lamas too. The first was a master known as Gönkhen Samten, aka Lama Samten Gyatso; the second one was Drongpa Lama Tendzin Chögyal, a close student of the 1st [[Jamgon Kongtrul]]. H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche mentions him in his autobiography as the lama from whom he received his very first empowerment. Tenga Rinpoche was brought to Benchen shortly after his recognition and underwent the traditional [[Kamtshang]] or [[Karma Kagyu]] training under the guidance of his root teacher, the previous [[9th Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]] and various khenpos. <br></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>While still in Tibet Rinpoche has received many teachings and transmissions from both the 11th [[Tai Situ Rinpoche]], [[Pema Wangchok Gyalpo]] and the [[2nd Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche]], [[Khyentse Oser]], both of [[Palpung]]. He completed a traditional three-year three-fortnight retreat in Benchen and then assumed his role as one of the principal teachers of the monastery, giving teachings and empowerments both there and all over Nangchen. In 1959 he went into exile and spent 17 years in [[Rumtek monastery]] in Sikkim. 10 of these 17 years were spent as H.H. the [[16th Karmapa]]'s [[Dorje Lobpon]], or [[Vajra Master]]. While there, he received many transmissions from H.H. the Karmapa and considers him as one of his root gurus. <br></div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>While still in Tibet Rinpoche has received many teachings and transmissions from both the 11th [[Tai Situ Rinpoche]], [[Pema Wangchok Gyalpo]] and the [[2nd Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche]], [[Khyentse Oser]], both of [[Palpung]]. He completed a traditional three-year three-fortnight retreat in Benchen and then assumed his role as one of the principal teachers of the monastery, giving teachings and empowerments both there and all over Nangchen. In 1959 he went into exile and spent 17 years in [[Rumtek monastery]] in Sikkim. 10 of these 17 years were spent as H.H. the [[16th Karmapa]]'s [[Dorje Lobpon]], or [[Vajra Master]]. While there, he received many transmissions from H.H. the Karmapa and considers him as one of his root gurus. <br></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Eventually he moved to Nepal and settled in Svayambhunath, where he established the Benchen monastery in exile. Starting out very modestly, it now houses 250 monks plus staff and is one of the largest Kagyu monasteries in Nepal. In India and Nepal Rinpoche met many other great masters like H.H. the [[Sakya Tridzin]], H.H. [[Dudjom Rinpoche]], H.H. [[Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche]], Kyabje [[Kalu Rinpoche]] and Kyabje [[Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche]], to name just a few, from whom he also received many transmissions. From Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche he received the transmission of the [[Shangpa Kagyu]] lineage. Like with the [[16th Karmapa]], he considers them his root gurus as well. Presently Ven. Tenga Rinpoche is one of the tutors to H.H. the [[17th Karmapa]], Orgyen Thrinle Dorje. Having received so many transmissions from all major lineages, Rinpoche's approach is completely non-sectarian. <br></div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Eventually he moved to Nepal and settled in Svayambhunath, where he established the Benchen monastery in exile. Starting out very modestly, it now houses 250 monks plus staff and is one of the largest Kagyu monasteries in Nepal. In India and Nepal Rinpoche met many other great masters like H.H. the [[Sakya Tridzin]], H.H. [[Dudjom Rinpoche]], H.H. [[Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche]], Kyabje [[Kalu Rinpoche]] and Kyabje [[Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche]], to name just a few, from whom he also received many transmissions. From Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche he received the transmission of the [[Shangpa Kagyu]] lineage. Like with the [[16th Karmapa]], he considers them his root gurus as well. Presently Ven. Tenga Rinpoche is one of the tutors to H.H. the [[17th Karmapa]], Orgyen Thrinle Dorje. Having received so many transmissions from all major lineages, Rinpoche's approach is completely non-sectarian. <br></div></td></tr>
</table>SherabDrimehttps://rywiki.tsadra.org/index.php?title=Soktse_Rinpoche&diff=4058&oldid=prevSherabDrime at 04:36, 1 October 20092009-10-01T04:36:15Z<p></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:TengaRinpoche02.jpg|frame|Benchen Tenga Rinpoche (b 1932 )]]'''Tenga Rinpoche''' of [[Benchen]], [[Benchen Tenga Rinpoche]] ([[bstan dga' rin po che]])</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:TengaRinpoche02.jpg|frame|Benchen Tenga Rinpoche (b 1932 )]]'''Tenga Rinpoche''' of [[Benchen]], [[Benchen Tenga Rinpoche]] ([[bstan dga' rin po che]])</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Ven. Benchen Tenga Rinpoche was born in 1932 in [[Nangchen]] and recognised as an incarnation of the monastery of [[Benchen]], the seat of the [[Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]]s<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">. He was recognised </del>by the previous 11th [[Tai <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Situ Rinpoche</del>]], [[Pema Wangchok Gyalpo]]. Rinpoche's two previous incarnations were Benchen Lamas too. The first was a master known as Gönkhen Samten, aka Lama Samten Gyatso; the second one was Drongpa Lama Tendzin Chögyal, a close student of the 1st [[Jamgon Kongtrul]]. H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche mentions him in his autobiography as the lama from whom he received his very first empowerment. Tenga Rinpoche was brought to Benchen shortly after his recognition and underwent the traditional [[Kamtshang]] or [[Karma Kagyu]] training under the guidance of his root teacher, the previous [[9th Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]] and various khenpos. <br></div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Ven. Benchen Tenga Rinpoche was born in 1932 in [[Nangchen]] and recognised as an incarnation of the monastery of [[Benchen]], the seat of the [[Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]]s<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">, </ins>by the previous <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">[[</ins>11th [[Tai <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Situpa</ins>]], [[Pema Wangchok Gyalpo]]. Rinpoche's two previous incarnations were Benchen Lamas too. The first was a master known as Gönkhen Samten, aka Lama Samten Gyatso; the second one was Drongpa Lama Tendzin Chögyal, a close student of the 1st [[Jamgon Kongtrul]]. H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche mentions him in his autobiography as the lama from whom he received his very first empowerment. Tenga Rinpoche was brought to Benchen shortly after his recognition and underwent the traditional [[Kamtshang]] or [[Karma Kagyu]] training under the guidance of his root teacher, the previous [[9th Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]] and various khenpos. <br></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>While still in Tibet Rinpoche has received many teachings and transmissions from both the 11th [[Tai Situ Rinpoche]], [[Pema Wangchok Gyalpo]] and the [[2nd Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche]], [[Khyentse Oser]], both of [[Palpung]]. He completed a traditional three-year three-fortnight retreat in Benchen and then assumed his role as one of the principal teachers of the monastery, giving teachings and empowerments both there and all over Nangchen. In 1959 he went into exile and spent 17 years in [[Rumtek monastery]] in Sikkim. 10 of these 17 years were spent as H.H. the [[16th Karmapa]]'s [[Dorje Lobpon]], or [[Vajra Master]]. While there, he received many transmissions from H.H. the Karmapa and considers him as one of his root gurus. <br></div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>While still in Tibet Rinpoche has received many teachings and transmissions from both the 11th [[Tai Situ Rinpoche]], [[Pema Wangchok Gyalpo]] and the [[2nd Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche]], [[Khyentse Oser]], both of [[Palpung]]. He completed a traditional three-year three-fortnight retreat in Benchen and then assumed his role as one of the principal teachers of the monastery, giving teachings and empowerments both there and all over Nangchen. In 1959 he went into exile and spent 17 years in [[Rumtek monastery]] in Sikkim. 10 of these 17 years were spent as H.H. the [[16th Karmapa]]'s [[Dorje Lobpon]], or [[Vajra Master]]. While there, he received many transmissions from H.H. the Karmapa and considers him as one of his root gurus. <br></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Eventually he moved to Nepal and settled in Svayambhunath, where he established the Benchen monastery in exile. Starting out very modestly, it now houses 250 monks plus staff and is one of the largest Kagyu monasteries in Nepal. In India and Nepal Rinpoche met many other great masters like H.H. the [[Sakya Tridzin]], H.H. [[Dudjom Rinpoche]], H.H. [[Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche]], Kyabje [[Kalu Rinpoche]] and Kyabje [[Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche]], to name just a few, from whom he also received many transmissions. From Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche he received the transmission of the [[Shangpa Kagyu]] lineage. Like with the [[16th Karmapa]], he considers them his root gurus as well. Presently Ven. Tenga Rinpoche is one of the tutors to H.H. the [[17th Karmapa]], Orgyen Thrinle Dorje. Having received so many transmissions from all major lineages, Rinpoche's approach is completely non-sectarian. <br></div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Eventually he moved to Nepal and settled in Svayambhunath, where he established the Benchen monastery in exile. Starting out very modestly, it now houses 250 monks plus staff and is one of the largest Kagyu monasteries in Nepal. In India and Nepal Rinpoche met many other great masters like H.H. the [[Sakya Tridzin]], H.H. [[Dudjom Rinpoche]], H.H. [[Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche]], Kyabje [[Kalu Rinpoche]] and Kyabje [[Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche]], to name just a few, from whom he also received many transmissions. From Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche he received the transmission of the [[Shangpa Kagyu]] lineage. Like with the [[16th Karmapa]], he considers them his root gurus as well. Presently Ven. Tenga Rinpoche is one of the tutors to H.H. the [[17th Karmapa]], Orgyen Thrinle Dorje. Having received so many transmissions from all major lineages, Rinpoche's approach is completely non-sectarian. <br></div></td></tr>
</table>SherabDrimehttps://rywiki.tsadra.org/index.php?title=Soktse_Rinpoche&diff=4057&oldid=prevSherabDrime at 04:22, 1 October 20092009-10-01T04:22:41Z<p></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Ven. Benchen Tenga Rinpoche was born in 1932 in [[Nangchen]] and recognised as an incarnation of the monastery of [[Benchen]], the seat of the [[Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]]s<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">, </del>by the previous 11th [[Tai Situ Rinpoche]], [[Pema Wangchok Gyalpo]]. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">He </del>was brought to Benchen shortly after <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">this </del>and underwent the traditional [[Kamtshang]] or [[Karma Kagyu]] training under the guidance of his root teacher, the previous [[9th Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]] and various khenpos. <br></div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Ven. Benchen Tenga Rinpoche was born in 1932 in [[Nangchen]] and recognised as an incarnation of the monastery of [[Benchen]], the seat of the [[Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]]s<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">. He was recognised </ins>by the previous 11th [[Tai Situ Rinpoche]], [[Pema Wangchok Gyalpo]]. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Rinpoche's two previous incarnations were Benchen Lamas too. The first was a master known as Gönkhen Samten, aka Lama Samten Gyatso; the second one was Drongpa Lama Tendzin Chögyal, a close student of the 1st [[Jamgon Kongtrul]]. H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche mentions him in his autobiography as the lama from whom he received his very first empowerment. Tenga Rinpoche </ins>was brought to Benchen shortly after <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">his recognition </ins>and underwent the traditional [[Kamtshang]] or [[Karma Kagyu]] training under the guidance of his root teacher, the previous [[9th Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]] and various khenpos. <br></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>While still in Tibet Rinpoche has received many teachings and transmissions from both the 11th [[Tai Situ Rinpoche]], [[Pema Wangchok Gyalpo]] and the [[2nd Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche]], [[Khyentse Oser]], both of [[Palpung]]. He completed a traditional three-year three-fortnight retreat in Benchen and then assumed his role as one of the principal teachers of the monastery, giving teachings and empowerments both there and all over Nangchen. In 1959 he went into exile and spent 17 years in [[Rumtek monastery]] in Sikkim. 10 of these 17 years were spent as H.H. the [[16th Karmapa]]'s [[Dorje Lobpon]], or [[Vajra Master]]. While there, he received many transmissions from H.H. the Karmapa and considers him as one of his root gurus. <br></div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>While still in Tibet Rinpoche has received many teachings and transmissions from both the 11th [[Tai Situ Rinpoche]], [[Pema Wangchok Gyalpo]] and the [[2nd Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche]], [[Khyentse Oser]], both of [[Palpung]]. He completed a traditional three-year three-fortnight retreat in Benchen and then assumed his role as one of the principal teachers of the monastery, giving teachings and empowerments both there and all over Nangchen. In 1959 he went into exile and spent 17 years in [[Rumtek monastery]] in Sikkim. 10 of these 17 years were spent as H.H. the [[16th Karmapa]]'s [[Dorje Lobpon]], or [[Vajra Master]]. While there, he received many transmissions from H.H. the Karmapa and considers him as one of his root gurus. <br></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Eventually he moved to Nepal and settled in Svayambhunath, where he established the Benchen monastery in exile. Starting out very modestly, it now houses 250 monks plus staff and is one of the largest Kagyu monasteries in Nepal. In India and Nepal Rinpoche met many other great masters like H.H. the [[Sakya Tridzin]], H.H. [[Dudjom Rinpoche]], H.H. [[Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche]], Kyabje [[Kalu Rinpoche]] and Kyabje [[Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche]], to name just a few, from whom he also received many transmissions. From Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche he received the transmission of the [[Shangpa Kagyu]] lineage. Like with the [[16th Karmapa]], he considers them his root gurus as well. Presently Ven. Tenga Rinpoche is one of the tutors to H.H. the [[17th Karmapa]], Orgyen Thrinle Dorje. Having received so many transmissions from all major lineages, Rinpoche's approach is completely non-sectarian. <br></div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Eventually he moved to Nepal and settled in Svayambhunath, where he established the Benchen monastery in exile. Starting out very modestly, it now houses 250 monks plus staff and is one of the largest Kagyu monasteries in Nepal. In India and Nepal Rinpoche met many other great masters like H.H. the [[Sakya Tridzin]], H.H. [[Dudjom Rinpoche]], H.H. [[Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche]], Kyabje [[Kalu Rinpoche]] and Kyabje [[Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche]], to name just a few, from whom he also received many transmissions. From Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche he received the transmission of the [[Shangpa Kagyu]] lineage. Like with the [[16th Karmapa]], he considers them his root gurus as well. Presently Ven. Tenga Rinpoche is one of the tutors to H.H. the [[17th Karmapa]], Orgyen Thrinle Dorje. Having received so many transmissions from all major lineages, Rinpoche's approach is completely non-sectarian. <br></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Ven. Benchen Tenga Rinpoche was born in 1932 in [[Nangchen]] and recognised as an incarnation of the monastery of [[Benchen]], the seat of the [[Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]]s, by the previous 11th [[Tai Situ Rinpoche]], [[Pema Wangchok Gyalpo]]. He was brought to Benchen shortly after this and underwent the traditional [[Kamtshang]] or [[Karma Kagyu]] training under the guidance of his root teacher, the previous [[9th Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]] and various khenpos. <br></div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Ven. Benchen Tenga Rinpoche was born in 1932 in [[Nangchen]] and recognised as an incarnation of the monastery of [[Benchen]], the seat of the [[Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]]s, by the previous 11th [[Tai Situ Rinpoche]], [[Pema Wangchok Gyalpo]]. He was brought to Benchen shortly after this and underwent the traditional [[Kamtshang]] or [[Karma Kagyu]] training under the guidance of his root teacher, the previous [[9th Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]] and various khenpos. <br></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>While still in Tibet Rinpoche has received many teachings and transmissions from both the 11th [[Tai Situ Rinpoche]], [[Pema Wangchok Gyalpo]] and the [[2nd Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche]], [[Khyentse Oser]], both of [[Palpung]]. He completed a traditional three-year three-fortnight retreat in Benchen and then assumed his role as one of the principal teachers of the monastery, giving teachings and empowerments both there and all over Nangchen. In 1959 he went into exile and spent 17 years in [[Rumtek monastery]] in Sikkim. 10 of these 17 years were spent as H.H. the [[16th Karmapa]]'s [[Dorje Lobpon]], or [[Vajra Master]]. While there, he received many transmissions from H.H. the Karmapa and considers him as one of his root gurus. <br></div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>While still in Tibet Rinpoche has received many teachings and transmissions from both the 11th [[Tai Situ Rinpoche]], [[Pema Wangchok Gyalpo]] and the [[2nd Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche]], [[Khyentse Oser]], both of [[Palpung]]. He completed a traditional three-year three-fortnight retreat in Benchen and then assumed his role as one of the principal teachers of the monastery, giving teachings and empowerments both there and all over Nangchen. In 1959 he went into exile and spent 17 years in [[Rumtek monastery]] in Sikkim. 10 of these 17 years were spent as H.H. the [[16th Karmapa]]'s [[Dorje Lobpon]], or [[Vajra Master]]. While there, he received many transmissions from H.H. the Karmapa and considers him as one of his root gurus. <br></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Eventually he moved to Nepal and settled in Svayambhunath, where he established the Benchen monastery in exile. Starting out very modestly, it now houses 250 monks plus staff and is one of the largest Kagyu monasteries in Nepal. In India and Nepal Rinpoche met many other great masters like H.H. the [[Sakya Tridzin]], H.H. [[Dudjom Rinpoche]], H.H. [[Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche]], Kyabje [[Kalu Rinpoche]] and Kyabje [[Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche]], to name just a few, from whom he also received many transmissions. From Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche he received the transmission of the [[Shangpa Kagyu]] lineage. Like with the [[16th Karmapa]], he considers them his root gurus as well. Presently Ven. Tenga Rinpoche is one of the tutors to H.H. the [[17th Karmapa]], <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Oryen </del>Thrinle Dorje. Having received so many transmissions from all major lineages, Rinpoche's approach is completely non-sectarian. <br></div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Eventually he moved to Nepal and settled in Svayambhunath, where he established the Benchen monastery in exile. Starting out very modestly, it now houses 250 monks plus staff and is one of the largest Kagyu monasteries in Nepal. In India and Nepal Rinpoche met many other great masters like H.H. the [[Sakya Tridzin]], H.H. [[Dudjom Rinpoche]], H.H. [[Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche]], Kyabje [[Kalu Rinpoche]] and Kyabje [[Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche]], to name just a few, from whom he also received many transmissions. From Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche he received the transmission of the [[Shangpa Kagyu]] lineage. Like with the [[16th Karmapa]], he considers them his root gurus as well. Presently Ven. Tenga Rinpoche is one of the tutors to H.H. the [[17th Karmapa]], <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Orgyen </ins>Thrinle Dorje. Having received so many transmissions from all major lineages, Rinpoche's approach is completely non-sectarian. <br></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Ven. Benchen Tenga Rinpoche is a specialist in all the [[tantric arts]] and practices, from [[mandala construction]] to [[monastic dances]], from [[Mahamudra preliminaries]] to the [[Six Doctrines of Naropa]] etc. and emphasises the practice of these, combined with a thorough understanding of the contents of basic texts like Je Gampopa's "[[Jewel Ornament of Liberation]]", [[Maitreya]]/[[Asanga]]'s "[[Gyud Lama]]" and [[Shantideva]]'s "[[Bodhicharyavatara]]" etc. In particular Rinpoche emphasises the practice of [[Mahamudra]]. In the last 30 years Ven. Benchen Tenga Rinpoche has travelled extensively in Europe and South-East Asia and has particularly many students in Denmark and Germany.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Ven. Benchen Tenga Rinpoche is a specialist in all the [[tantric arts]] and practices, from [[mandala construction]] to [[monastic dances]], from [[Mahamudra preliminaries]] to the [[Six Doctrines of Naropa]] etc. and emphasises the practice of these, combined with a thorough understanding of the contents of basic texts like Je Gampopa's "[[Jewel Ornament of Liberation]]", [[Maitreya]]/[[Asanga]]'s "[[Gyud Lama]]" and [[Shantideva]]'s "[[Bodhicharyavatara]]" etc. In particular Rinpoche emphasises the practice of [[Mahamudra]]. In the last 30 years Ven. Benchen Tenga Rinpoche has travelled extensively in Europe and South-East Asia and has particularly many students in Denmark and Germany.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr>
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