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.
Lama Kathy Wesley - As we approach the commemoration of the 39th anniversary of the passing of His Holiness the 16th Karmapa and the 1st anniversary of the passing of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, the connection between these two amazing masters is illustrated by this beautiful story ...
Stephanie Colvey has taken thousands of beautiful photos of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche and KTD over the years - thanks to her kindness, here is a very precious suite of twenty-six images, taken at KTD (late 80's?) when His Eminence Jamgon Kongtrul visited.
Stephanie Colvey - A big smile broke across his face; he leaned over to me and gave me a big hug. This I will remember forever.
Tom Van Waardhuizen - My first time meeting Khenpo Kharthar Rinpoche was during a winter weekend retreat led by Lama Tashi Dondrup on an introductory topic - possibly the four foundations of mindfulness.
Lama Kathy Wesley - Without stain. Without equal. May his dharma activity ever expand! Remembering Khenpo Karthar Rinpoché this week; while knowing he is beyond coming or going, wishing we could all see him again. Lama Khyenno
Karma Miaokhyen - Smile like a Child, Shine and Bright. Love like a Father, Kind and Tolerant. Teaching like Buddha, Wisdom and Compassion.
In 2004, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche led a group of western and eastern students to the Thrangu Monastery in Qing Hai, China, and participated in the inauguration of the newly rebuilt monastery. On the return trip, he visited the Wu Tai Mountain, a holy place of Manjushri, and paid homage to the Buddha's relic in Beijing.
In June of 2018, the Gyalwang Karmapa presided over the long-life puja called "The Citadel of Indestructible Vajra Life: A Long-Life Offering of the Three Roots Combined in the Karma Kamtsang Tradition" for Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche at KTD Monastery.
Another reminder of blessings: Rinpoche and old woman in columbarium after finishing puja - his reciting strongly and my mumblin' through.
