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Our Stories of the Master
Personal stories and reflections from students and friends.
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
Smile Like a Child…
Karma Miaokhyen – Smile like a Child, Shine and Bright. Love like a Father, Kind and Tolerant. Teaching like Buddha, Wisdom and Compassion.
2004 Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche photos – Qinghai Trip 堪布卡塔仁波切相冊﹣青海行
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.
H. H. Karmapa Presides over Long-Life Puja for Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (2018) 法王噶瑪巴為堪布卡塔仁波切主持長壽法會
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.
Retreat Memory: From the Forest (2017)
Another reminder of blessings: Rinpoche and old woman in columbarium after finishing puja – his reciting strongly and my mumblin’ through.
How to Really Make Rinpoche Happy …
Lama Nancy Burks – In the late ’80’s I had the good fortune to be part of a group taking Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche to Disneyland in Anaheim, California. We asked him where he wanted to go and what rides he wanted to try.
Buddha Nature Shining Right Through
JR Clark – Here, Rinpoche and I share a laugh as I present him with a gift on his 92nd birthday celebration at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra outside Woodstock, N.Y., on July 4, 2015.
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