Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche

Religious Leader

1961 –

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Who is Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche?

Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, also known as Khyentse Norbu, is a Bhutanese lama, filmmaker, and writer. His three major films are The Cup, Travellers and Magicians and Vara: The Blessing. He is the author of the book What Makes You Not a Buddhist and Not for Happiness: A Guide to the So-Called Preliminary Practices. He is also a prominent tulku associated with Dzongsar Monastery in Derge, Eastern Tibet.

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Born
1961
Bhutan
Also known as
  • Khyentse Norbu
  • H.E. Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
  • Dzongsar Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö
  • Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
Religion
  • Tibetan Buddhism
  • Nyingma
  • Vajrayana
Ethnicity
  • Tibetan people
Nationality
  • Bhutan
Profession
Education
  • Sakya College
  • SOAS, University of London
Employment
  • Founder, Lotus Outreach
    (1993 - )
  • Founder, Khyentse Foundation
    (2001 - )

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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