The Very Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche's Biography - Photograph of Thrangu Rinpoche, the Karmapa and H.H. Dalai Lama
Other Projects Supported by Thrangu Rinpoche - Links to Related Websites

Links to Related Websites

Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche's Site:Extensive site dedicated to the teachings and work of the Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche. Includes a listing of Thrangu Rinpoche's Dharma Centers and Study Groups Worldwide

Vajra Vidya Retreat Center: Located in Crestone Colorado, the Center was founded by the Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist master, and is open to all practioners. We have individual retreat rooms for doing short and long-term retreats under the guidance of Lama Wangdu and Khenpo Jigme. Both lamas have completed the five year monastic college (Shedra) program and a three-year retreat. They are available for instruction in almost any practice and for personal interviews.

Thrangu Dharma Society, Malaysia:Dedicated to the impeccable perpetuation of the glorious Kagyu lineage and to the success of its leaders and followers in accomplishing their commitment to bring all sentient beings to the state of enlightened awareness.

Hong Kong Thrangu Center : Thrangu Rinpoche's center in Hong Kong, Lama Karma Dawa is the resident lama

Gampo Abbey, Nova Scotia, Canada: Gampo Abbey is a monastery of the Kagyü lineage of Tibetan Buddhism located in Cape Breton Nova Scotia. The Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche is the abbot and Pema Chödrön is the resident acharya.

Help Tibet Foundation: The Help Tibet Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization which gives 100% of its donations to assist Tibetan people both inside and outside of Tibet.

Karme Kagyu Institute: The Karma Kagyu Institute is a non-profit, educational corporation. Its purpose is to preserve, study, and make available the philosophical and psychological teachings of the Tibetan tradition, especially as propounded by the Karma Kagyu school of Buddhism.

Karma Triyana Dharmachakra: Web site for the North American Seat of His Holiness the Gyalwa Karmapa.

Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche: Dedicated to the life and teachings of this great Buddhist master. Includes information on his current teaching schedule.

Schools Without Borders (SWB) is a registered Canadian charitable organization dedicated to fostering responsibility and leadership in today’s youth. They achieve their mission through innovative, cross-cultural educational experiences designed to bridge the barriers that separate the world’s diverse communities. Volunteers from SWB help out at Shree Mangal Dvip

Shambhala International: Shambhala is an international community of meditation centers led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Free meditation instruction is available at all centers-as well as a wide variety of classes and programs in meditation, Buddhist teachings and many other disciplines. Founded by Chöygam Trungpa Rinpoche.

Shenpen Osel: Site by Lama Tashi with teachings by Kagyu lamas including Thrangu Rinpoche's wonderful Medicine Buddha teachings.

Simhanada The Lion's Roar: Website contains the fundamentals of Buddhism, life of the Buddha, history of Buddhism, overview of the different lineages, question/answer section, news and info on projects, Buddhist glossary, images and info on holy sites and deities, a liturgy page with prayers, pictures/photos, extensive info on Tibetan Buddhism and the Kagyu lineage, Teachings &, links

Vajra Vidya Foundation: Canadian charitable foundation dedicated to supporting the work and projects of the Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche

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