Long Life Prayers
Composed by renowned high lamas. Recite daily for Rinpoche’s long life.
- Biography
Overview
Fulfilling his previous lives’ prayers. His Eminence Tsem Tulku Rinpoche chose to take rebirth amongst difficult circumstances to be close to those who would need him most…
Spiritual Lineage
H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche was recognised as the incarnation of Gedun Nyedrak, the 72nd Abbot of Gaden Shartse Monastery and Kentrul Thubten Lamsang, a great Buddhist scholar…
Royal Descent
H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche’s royal lineage can be traced to the legendary king Genghis Khan. Born to Mongolian Princess Torgut Noyen, his Mongolian name is Prince Iska Minh…
Auspicious Birth
H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche was born amidst auspicious signs in Taipei, Taiwan, on 24th October, 1965. His mother experienced signs of the arrival of a Great Being or Mahasattva…
A Childhood in Taiwan
Even as a baby, H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche already showed signs of unusual behaviour. At 7 months, monks came and recognised him as a reincarnated Lama…
Moving to America
In 1972, H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche left Taiwan for the United States at the age of seven. It was the start of what would be yet another challenging period in young Rinpoche’s life…
Growing Up in Howell
Growing up in Howell, New Jersey, H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche studied at Land O’Pines School, where he excelled, winning the annual science awards and art competitions…
Finding the Dharma
Since early childhood, H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche’s powerful imprints of a Tulku manifested in his natural devotion towards Buddhist Masters and his longing to practice the Dharma…
Abused for the Dharma
His foster parents were strictly opposed to his passion for Dharma and H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche received the harshest punishment every time he was caught at the temple…
Running Away
Being deprived of his calling despaired H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche to such an extent that he attempted to run away and even tried to end his life several times…
Going to L.A.
With just US$50 in his pocket, H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche left New Jersey for good, walking out to the highway and hitchhiking all the way across America to L.A., California…
Thubten Dargye Ling
H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche came across Thubten Dargye Ling during his search for an altar to do his sadhana, and it was here that he met his second Guru, Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen…
Working 3 Jobs
Without financial support from his family or friends, Rinpoche had to work in order to make ends meet. It was never easy making ends meet but he persevered and never gave up…
Living in L.A.
H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche would go out to many L.A. clubs in one night. But despite his late nights, he made it a point not to miss class. The Dharma was always of utmost importance…
Meeting Root Guru
It was at TDL that H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche met H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche who changed his whole life. Upon sight, Rinpoche immediately recognised his root Guru…
Losing Root Guru
The loss of his root Guru was devastating to Rinpoche. After Zong Rinpoche passed away, Tsem Rinpoche had to choose between going to Gaden or staying on in LA…
Journey to Gaden
H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche received his monk’s vows from H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama, and spent the following nine years studying and serving his Masters in the Monastery…
Guru Devotion
H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche’s remarkable devotion to every one of his Gurus was well-known throughout the monastic community. He always received strong support from his Gurus…
Recognition and Enthronement
Whilst in the monastery, H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche was formally recognised and enthroned by H.E. Kensur Jampa Yeshe Rinpoche, confirmed by H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama…
Noble Activities
H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche’s many projects in support of the monastic community and the surrounding villages vividly bear witness to his great love for his teachers and monastery…
Going to Malaysia
In 1992, H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche went to Malaysia to serve the Buddhist community in South East Asia. Great benefit has been predicted, arising from his enlightened activities….
Kechara
H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche is the founder and spiritual guide of the KECHARA organization. Today, KECHARA and its activities cover the entire spectrum of Buddhist learning…
A Modern Dharma Pioneer
Wiith a firm understanding of that which moves the human spirit, Rinpoche is a modern lama set to carry the ancient wisdom of the Buddha in to the 21st century…
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