Karma Rinpoche

Karma Rinpoche
Tulku Yanban Shire Jangtsen Karma
Personal life
Born1968 (age 57–58)
Barkam, Ngawa, Sichuan
NationalityChina
Religious life
ReligionTibetan Buddhism
DenominationNyingma
TempleChanglei Monastery
Senior posting
TeacherTrulzhik Chokyi Drakpa
ReincarnationShire Jangtsen (The reincarnation of Yudra Nyingpo)

Karma Rinpoche (Tibetan: ཀརྨ་རིན་པོ་ཆེ་; Chinese: 顏班·希熱將參 嘎瑪) is a Nyingma master of Tibetan Buddhism, born in 1968 in Barkam, Ngawa Prefecture, Sichuan, China. He currently serves as the abbot of Changlei Monastery. From an early age, he began studying Buddhist teachings under the guidance of his maternal uncle, and later received extensive training from the great Khenpo Trulzhik Chokyi Drakpa Rinpoche, eventually earning the title of Khenpo.

Rinpoche played an important role in the establishment of the first exoteric and esoteric Buddhist institute in the Gyarong region, where he also served as its principal. In 1999, he was formally recognized as the 85th throne holder of the Kathog lineage. Dedicated to spreading the Dharma, he teaches at his monastery as well as throughout the Chinese-speaking world, frequently giving lectures and participating in Dharma activities. His publications include Dialogue with the Mind and Using Your Wealth Wisely, among others.[1][2][3][4][5]

Reincarnation Lineage

The reincarnation lineage of Karma Rinpoche can be traced back to the era of King Trisong Detsen, beginning with his previous incarnation, Zengwan Lezhou. Zengwan Lezhou later reincarnated as Yudra Nyingpo, who became one of Guru Padmasambhava’s twenty-five principal disciples. During the time of the Kathog founder Dampa Deshek, Yudra Nyingpo was reborn as Shire Jangtsen, one of the “Three Accomplished Companions of Gyarong.” The present Karma Rinpoche is regarded as the reincarnation of Shire Jangtsen.[6][7]

Dharma activities

In recent years, Karma Rinpoche has conducted numerous public teachings, Dharma lectures, and retreat guidance programs across Chinese-speaking regions. He has also supported the formation of Buddhist study groups and practice communities. Information on these activities frequently appears in announcements from Buddhist organizations, monastery websites, or course pages.[8][9]

Major annual ceremonies at Changlei Monastery (such as the Manjushri Blessing Ceremony) have also been covered by local media.[10]

Works

Karma Rinpoche's writings include themes such as mind training, practical wisdom, and preliminary practices of Dzogchen. In addition to transcribed teachings and audiobooks published on the official website, several of his works have been formally published by bookstores and publishers.

Works compiled by Changlei Monastery (official website)

The “Teachings of the Masters” page lists several texts, transcripts, and Q&A sessions by Karma Rinpoche, including:

  • Words of the Teacher
  • Wisdom of Daily Life
  • The Wisdom of Clearing Doubts
  • Collected Teachings of the Teacher
  • Audiobook Series

[11]

Published Books

  • Dzogchen Preliminary Practices (Volumes I / II / III).[12]
  • Dialogues with the Heart.[13]
  • Using Your Fortune Well: A Lama’s Lessons on Life and Prosperity.[14]
  • The Source of Happiness.[15]
  • Transcending the Ordinary.[16]
  • Awakening of Life.[17]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Full Record of the October 21 Karma Rinpoche Sina Micro-Interview (Part I)". Sina Buddhism (in Chinese (China)). 2013-10-25. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  2. ^ 福禄寿喜 (2022-05-01). "Karma Rinpoche: Signs of Past-Life Practice and Renewed Dharma Connection in This Life". Sohu (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  3. ^ Karma Rinpoche. "Search List of Teachings". Chinese Buddhist Studies Network (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  4. ^ Changlei Monastery (2016-12-09). "Karma Rinpoche: Everyday Life Is Full of Practice Opportunities". Hong Kong Buddhist Culture Association (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  5. ^ Karma Rinpoche. "From Influential Figures to Devout Buddhists". Lama.com.tw (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  6. ^ "Biography of Karma Rinpoche". Changlei Monastery (in Chinese (China)). Changlei Monastery. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
  7. ^ "Brief Biography of Venerable Karma Rinpoche". Lama.com.tw (in Chinese (China)). 2008-02-25. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
  8. ^ "Buddhist Group Course Information". Taiwan Kagyu Buddhist Institute (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 2025-11-19.
  9. ^ "Full Record of the October 21 Karma Rinpoche Sina Micro-Interview (Part I)". Sina Buddhism (in Chinese (China)). 2013-10-25. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  10. ^ AdminLijin (2015-04-09). "Changlei Monastery Holds Ceremony Commemorating Guru Rinpoche". Fengcaiyuan Online Buddhism (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  11. ^ "Teachings of the Masters". Changlei Monastery (in Chinese (China)). Changlei Monastery. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
  12. ^ Yanban Shire Jangtsen, Karma Rinpoche (2015). 大圆满前行 (上／中／下册) [Dzogchen Preliminary Practices (Volumes I / II / III)] (in Chinese (China)). China: New Star Press (published 2015-12-01). ISBN 9787513318815.
  13. ^ Yanban Shire Jangtsen, Karma Rinpoche (2017). 與心對話 [Dialogues with the Heart] (in Chinese (China)). China: Jiangsu Literature and Art Publishing House (published 2017-11-01). ISBN 9787539989563.
  14. ^ Yanban Shire Jangtsen, Karma Rinpoche (2010). 用好你的富缘：活佛的人生财富课 [Using Your Fortune Well: A Lama’s Lessons on Life and Prosperity] (in Chinese (China)). China: Jiangsu Literature and Art Publishing House (published 2010-11-01). ISBN 9787539940663.
  15. ^ Yanban Shire Jangtsen, Karma Rinpoche (2013). 快乐之源 [The Source of Happiness] (in Chinese (China)). China: The Eastern Publishing Co., Ltd. (published 2013-10-01). ISBN 9787506066235.
  16. ^ Yanban Shire Jangtsen, Karma Rinpoche (2012). 了凡脫俗 [Transcending the Ordinary] (in Chinese (China)). China: New Star Press (published 2012-10-01). ISBN 9787513308908.
  17. ^ Yanban Shire Jangtsen, Karma Rinpoche (2012). 生命的覺醒 [Awakening of Life] (in Chinese (China)). China: New Star Press (published 2012-01-12). ISBN 9787513305129.
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