A TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT MASTER

Remembering Rinpoche

THOSE WHO had the good fortune to have met Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche know that our beloved abbot and teacher was, and is, a fountain of benefit for all sentient beings. He continues to benefit us through his many years of teachings, of course, but also through his loving smile, compassionate heart and continual demonstration of the Bodhisattva’s way of life. Few who came into his presence were not deeply moved by his love for all the sentient beings in his care.

With this tribute site we bring the master to our mind, over and over again, so that we remain continually in his presence. As you view the material on this site, please consider if you might also have something you would like to share as we all remember the amazing Khabje Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche.

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Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche and Thrangu Rinpoche

December 8th, 2020|

Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche shared a special relationship with Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. Khenpo Rinpoche was about 15 years older than Thrangu Rinpoche and was Thrangu Rinpoche’s study attendant when Thrangu Rinpoche was young. Stories of their friendship could fill books.

Remembering
His Instructions

Featuring Devotion as the Path: The Short Vajradhara Lineage Prayer
Video by Silvio Faccin (2016) 

The Amazing Life of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche

Born in 1924 in Old Tibet, Khenpo Rinpoche was a shining light of his generation. How did he escape in 1959, settle in exile and then travel to America? This story tells the tale.

Biography here

Cremation and the Signs

After his seven days of thukdam, Rinpoche’s kudung (precious body) rested in the shrine hall at Karme Ling for three days so that people could offer their last respects. Then two days before the cremation, the Dorje Lopon gave a talk to the disciples gathered at Karme Ling.

CREMATION STORY HERE

The Amazing Life of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche

Born in 1924 in Old Tibet, Khenpo Rinpoche was a shining light of his generation. How did he escape in 1959, settle in exile and then travel to America? This story tells the tale.

Biography here

Cremation and the Signs

After his seven days of thukdam, Rinpoche’s kudung (precious body) rested in the shrine hall at Karme Ling for three days so that people could offer their last respects. Then two days before the cremation, the Dorje Lopon gave a talk to the disciples gathered at Karme Ling.

CREMATION STORY HERE
he is Buddha..he helped me transform my whole life and without his guidance I wouldn’t have made it ♡♡♡
Heather Feather, Former KTD Staff

Once I had a dream that the translator didn’t show up, so Rinpoche just taught in English. In the dream, it was just pouring out of him effortlessly and we were all amazed…

Amy Schwartz, Senior Student

And my experience is that I am, and all Rinpoche’s students are, engulfed in Rinpoche’s wake, caught in his slipstream, so to speak. I can feel it, and it is not something I deserved (to my knowledge). As students, we are in his mandala, and will be swept up and along with wherever Rinpoche goes or points.

Michael Erlewine, Founder of Heart Center KTC

Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche was one of a kind – clearly an awakened being.

Patrice Wooldridge, Senior Student

He had the wisdom and compassion of a Buddha, the joy of a child, and a great sense of humor

MaryAnn Duncan, Student

The last thing he said to me was “ You are never done crying.” I will never forget his wisdom and kind words.

Cara Glow, Student

卡塔仁波切 慈祥 仁慈 有愛
每每我有問題 都耐心回答
次次我的抱怨 敎導升起菩提心
憶起老仁波 心頭一陣啾
願能再聚 沐浴佛法
噶瑪巴千諾

Rebecca Cheng, Student

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We know that Khenpo Rinpoche changed our lives for the better. Do you have a story to share about how he changed your life? There’s no time like to present to share it with us! Instructions are at the link below.

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