Rigdzin Namkha Gyatso Rinpoche - Biography - Namkha Rinpoche's Root Lama Dungse Thinley Norbu

Namkha Rinpoche's Root Lama Dungse Thinley Norbu

Since his arrival in India he received many teaching from H. H. the 14th Dala Lama, from Kyabje Penor Rinpoche, from Trulshik Rinpoche (Ngawang Chokyi Lodro, 1924-2011), from Jatral Rinpoche and from Domang Yangthang Rinpoche. In particular, during his stay in the United States, he received teachings from the elder son of Dudjom Rinpoche, Dungse Thinley Norbu Rinpoche (1931-2011). The Guru Rinpoche Tsok (ritual ceremonies where offerings are given) and the Tröma Nagmo Tsok held at the Ewam Rigdzin Sangchen Thegchok Ling in Switzerland originate from him. Dungse Thinley Norbu Rinpoche, who is exiled in the United States, is the root lama of Namkha Rinpoche, his refuge and his main supporter. Rumours have been around that a Western Lama proclaiming that Namkha Rinpoche is one of his disciples. There is no reason for Namkha Rinpoche to have root teachers other than Dungse Trinley Norbu Rinpoche, and other root lamas he had in Tibet, so these rumours are hereby disconfirmed.