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Rinpoche is acknowledged as one of the foremost scholars and meditation masters of Tibetan Buddhism in his generation. Fluent in English and well-versed in Western culture and technology, he is known for his sharp intellect, humor and the lucidity of his teachings.
"HUM" calligraphy by the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche

Upcoming Events

October 16-17 : Bel-Air, CA
Enlightening
Relationships Conference

Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche will participate in a panel entitled "Self and No-Self in Buddhism and Psychoanalysis" and in a small group discussion on "Karma and Psychological Legacy." Both events are on Saturday, October 17th. A reduced rate will be offered to those who register by September 4, 2009.

American Jewish University
15600 Mulholland Dr.
Bel-Air, CA 90077

→ Complete Schedule


Webpage Audio On Mindfulness,
Love, and Relationship

Audio excerpts from DPR's talk at Omega Institute's 2008 Love and Relationships program.
Video YouTube Watch Photo Slideshow from DPR's 2009 Visit to Hong Kong
03/18/09 - Deer Park, Bir, India
DPR Gives Address at Translating the Words of the Buddha Conference, Deer Park Institute

On Monday, March 16th, 2009, the Translating the Words of the Buddha conference began with an introduction by the conference chair, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, followed by statements from HH The Dalai Lama, HH Sakya Trizin, HH The Karmapa, and the late HH Mindrolling Rinpoche. These were followed by a keynote by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche.
03/09/09 - Hong Kong, China
DPR Returns to Hong Kong in 2009

As DPR entered the filled-to-capacity shrine room of the Hong Kong Karma Kagyu Buddhist Society, the look on everyone's face said it all - one of sheer joy. The Karma Kagyu Buddhist Society is located in Wan Chai, at the heart of Hong Kong city, and was founded in 1980 by H.H. the 16th Karmapa. Ponlop Rinpoche, then aged 15, was attending His Holiness during this tour.
Video YouTube Watch photo slideshow
11/28/08 - Taipei, Taiwan
DPR meets with Hong Kong Actor Chapman To and his wife, Crystal

On November 28th, 2008, DPR met with Hong Kong Actor Chapman To and his wife, Crystal, who received Buddhist Refuge vows and the name Namkha Wangmo. See website for photos. 香港演員杜文澤及太太田蕊妮在台北拜會竹慶本樂仁波車.
02/06/08 - Hong Kong, China
DPR Teaches at Hong Kong U. and Karma Kagyu Buddhist Society during 2008 Visit

Between January 9th and February 6th, 2008, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche paid a visit to Hong Kong that was very busy and also extremely beneficial to his local students. Rinpoche has been making regular teaching visits to Hong Kong since 1989.
Video YouTube Video About Nitartha Institute
4 minute presentation about the Nitartha Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies produced at the 2007 Summer Program.
11/30/07 - Seattle, WA
Under The Needle:
Bringing Buddhism to a wired Seattle

Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche interviewed by Mike Lewis for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer daily newspaper. Under the Needle is a feature showcasing Seattle and the people who live here.
09/30/07 - Seattle, WA
Audio On the Importance
of Meditation Practice

.MP3, 102 min, 48MB
10/14/07 - Seattle, WA
Audio On Concepts, Emotions
and Freedom from Suffering

.MP3, 90 min, 64MB
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Two Sunday morning community talks given at Nalanda West.
07/21/07 - Ukiah, CA
DPR Interviewed by Michael Toms
on New Dimensions Radio

From the Buddhist perspective understanding our mind is key to understanding life and death. Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche explains the nature of mind and how to use this understanding to rid ourselves of needless suffering and fear.
Audio Streaming Audio
.RAM, 55 min. Requires free RealPlayer.
03/27/07 - Seattle, WA
DPR Interviewed by Ron Reagan
on 710 KIRO News Radio

The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche talks with Ron Reagan about Tibetan Buddhism and his new book, Mind Beyond Death.
Audio Audio recording .MP3, 36 min, 15MB
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03/01/07 - Ithaca, NY
'Mind Beyond Death'
released by Snow Lion Publications

With warm informality and profound understanding of the Western mind, The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche makes the mysterious Tibetan teachings on the bardos—the intervals of life, death, and beyond—completely available to the modern reader.
Adobe PDF Read the introduction to this book
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