Lineage Masters


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His Holiness The Seventeenth Gyalwa Karmapa
Supreme Head of The Kagyu Lineage

Karmapa means "the one who carries out buddha-activity" or "the embodiment of all the activities of the buddhas." In the Tibetan tradition, great enlightened teachers are said to be able to consciously arrange to be reborn as a teacher who can carry on the teachings of a predecessor in a prior life.

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His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
Supreme Head of The Nyingma Lineage (1988-91)

Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche was the archetype of the spiritual teacher. His inner journey led him to an extraordinary depth of knowledge and enabled him to be, for all who met him, a fountain of loving kindness, wisdom, and compassion.

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Khenpo Tsultrim Gyampso Rinpoche
Great Modern Day Yogi and Impeccable Scholar of Buddhism

While Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso unites prodigious scholarship and intellect with great compassion, he also embodies the training and temperament of a true yogi. In fact, Rinpoche is often compared to the great yogi Milarepa, whom he resembles in both substance and style: Rinpoche has no fixed abode, few possessions; he has practiced for years in solitude, sometimes sealed in darkness.

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The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
The Founder and Spiritual Director of Nalandabodhi

The president of Nalandabodhi is the Seventh Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, a leading scholar and meditation master. Rinpoche is an adept in the Buddhist science of mind and versed in the nuances of modern day cultures, both East and West.

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Venerable Dilyak Drupon Rinpoche
His Holiness The Seventeenth Karmapa's General Secretary

Since the Seventeenth Karmapa arrived in India in January 2000, Rinpoche has been at Gyuto Monastery serving the Karmapa as his primary attendant. Rinpoche also has substantial responsibilities for Dilyak Monastery in Boudhanath, Nepal, and is an advisor to Nalandabodhi. He resides primarily in Rumtek.
In 2006, Rinpoche was appointed as His Holiness the Seventeenth Karmapa's general secretary

Lamas and Acharyas

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Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen

A professor of Buddhist studies and Tibetan language at Naropa University and the main teacher at Nalandabodhi Boulder.

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Acharya Tashi Wangchok

Acharya-la is the main acharya overseeing the North American Nalandabodhi centers.


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Lama Rabten Tshering

Lama Rabten Tshering is Nalandabodhi Canada's resident teacher. Lama Rabten trained at Rumtek Monastery, the principal seat of HH Karmapa.

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Acharya Lhakpa Tshering

Since 2006, he has been at Nalanda West in Seattle helping the center and learning the western culture. 

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Tenam Lama, Tenzin Namdak

Personal attendant to The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and an active force behind Nitartha International.



Mitra Council Western Teachers

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Mitra Karl Brunnholzl

A prolific author and translator of several volumes on Indian and Tibetan Buddhism.

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Mitra Lee Worley

An innovator and pioneer in the field of contemplative arts and education since Tibetan Buddhist practice communities appeared in the West.

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Mitra Mark Power

A certified Buddhist chaplain who has been a key leader in Nalandabodhi since its inception.

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Mitra Tyler Dewer

Has served as an oral and literary translator in Nalandabodhi and Nitartha Institute since 2000.