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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

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5/13/10 - Hong Kong, China
Poem: "The Gap"

Sudden thoughts
The ground of nowness
True eyes
Sees the gap right through
Nowness
Doesn't matter what it looks like
Its the only hope
For awakening on the spot
Now or never
Is the reality of awakening


UPDATED: Message from DPR
Regarding the Earthquake in Tibet

The earthquake that devastated Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province in April was difficult news for me to hear. It seems that thousands of people have suffered, and continue to suffer, from this catastrophe.

At the request of my friend Nana Chan, I'd like to draw your attention to Hong Kong Yushu Relief. Nana, along with Ute Wallenback, has set up Hong Kong Yushe Relief as a method of coordinating support for local NGOs engaged in relief work.

As His Holiness Karmapa has advised, we can help those affected by this tragedy with prayers to ease their pain. I think it is also important to help out in whatever capacity we can in a material way. Please consider offering your support.


12/21/09 - Katmandu, Nepal
Letter from DPR

Dear Sangha Friends, I recently had the great fortune to visit and spend time with my guru Khenpo Rinpoche at Tek Chok Ling in Kathmandu, Nepal. Rinpoche is doing very well and he is cheerful and happy to see students and give teachings. → Read More
Adobe PDF KTGR Doha: A Dreamlike Song of Appearance-Emptiness
Tibetan and English, .PDF, 30KB
12/19/09 - Bangkok, Thailand
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche Joins
Compilation Committee Meeting for
the Common Buddhist Text Project

During a recent meeting of the Compilation Committee for the Common Buddhist Text Project that occurred December 18-19 at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University in Bangkok, Thailand, much progress was made toward the goal of creating a common Buddhist text.
8/16/09 - Hong Kong, China
Audio Hong Kong Community Talk

.MP3, 66 min, 30MB
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05/01/09 - Bangkok, Thailand
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche Participates in International Council of United Nations Day of Vesak Conference

In May 2009, Buddhist scholars, practitioners, and teachers were invited to Bangkok, Thailand to participate in a ground breaking conference. Occurring during Vesak, the holiday that celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of the Buddha, the ICUNDV (International Council of United Nations Day of Vesak), along with the Thai Government and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, hosted a multi day conference.
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.

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