Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche and Thrangu Rinpoche
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.
He Would Disappear and Reappear – Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche and the 16th Karmapa
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 ...
Twenty-Six Black and White Photos
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.
My Remembrance
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.
Even a Few Brief Encounters Were Enough to Significantly Change the Course of My Life
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.
Without stain. Without equal.
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
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