Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche Explained

Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche
Birth Name:Lungtok Gyatso
Alias:Gyurmey Dewey Dorje[1]
Birth Date:1953
Birth Place:Tibet
Death Date:18 December 2020
Death Place:Singapore
Religion:Buddhism
School:Vajrayana
Lineage:Kagyu and Nyingma
Tulku
Rinpoche
Predecessor:Chokgyur Lingpa
Spouse:Sangyum Dechen Paldon
Children:Phakchok Rinpoche, Mingyur Paldron, Kelsang Bhuti and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche[2] was a Tibetan teacher, writer, religious ritual master, and meditation master of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche has been recognized by the 16th Karmapa as the fourth reincarnation of the 19th-century "treasure-discoverer" (tertön) Chokgyur Lingpa and is a holder of his Chokling Tersar lineage of teachings.[3] [4] He was the master of Vajrayana ceremonies at Ka-Nying Shedrup Ling monastery and of several other monasteries in Nepal. He also oversaw monasteries, nunneries, and practice centers in Tibet, India, Bhutan, and Sikkim.[5] [6] He published two books.[7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

Chokling Rinpoche was the second son of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche,[12] [13] [14] [15] [17] Like his father, his grandfather and himself, Chokling Rinpoche's two sons have been recognized with the title "Rinpoche" based on their reincarnation lineage: Phakchok Rinpoche, the reincarnation and the lineage holder of the Taklung Kagyu lineage and the reincarnation of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche.[18]

His brother Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, the abbot of Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling, made the announcement that, at 10:12 AM local time on 18 December 2020 in Singapore, Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche "had entered a state of tukdam (Tib: ཐུགས་དམ་)—an advanced meditative state practiced by Buddhist masters during the intermediate post-death period."[19] [20] He was additionally survived by his wife and four children.[19]

Activities

Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche, through his foundation, The Chokgyur Lingpa Foundation, supports both many different projects including religious, humanitarian, and educational projects through the Monastic Education Fund. The healthcare projects are aimed at providing treatments throughout Nepal where needed, as well as longer-term healthcare improvement, through the Vajra Varahi Healthcare Clinic, the annual Dental and Medical Camps.[21] The Foundation hosts publication teams through Lhasey Lotsawa Translations & Publications, a growing team of translators.[22] Committed to making more of the Dharma accessible to fellow students worldwide, the mission is to produce authentic and accessible translations in many languages.

The Chokgyur Lingpa Foundation is also building Zangdok Palri (a model of Padmasambhava's pure land, Copper-Colored Mountain) in Vajravarahi, outside Kathmandu, Nepal. The Chokgyur Lingpa Foundation has a growing number of organizations around the world as well as students in many countries, more than fifty, including Malaysia, United States, Poland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Germany, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Austria, Scotland, Great Britain and Israel.[23] Chokling Rinpoche was on the board of the non-profit organization Rangjung Yeshe Shenpen, also based in Nepal.[24]

Earthquake and rebuilding

On Saturday, 25 April 2015, Nepal suffered a major earthquake that registered 7.8 on the Richter scale. This was the largest earthquake for at least 80 years. Large and numerous aftershocks by the hundreds followed in the weeks following that earthquake. Many thousands of people died and hundreds of thousands were left homeless and in need of medical care. Under the direction of Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche and Phakchok Rinpoche[25] [26] and senior monks, everyone associated with Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche, his monastery, and his foundation in Nepal have organized to help rebuild Nepal.[27] [28] [29] [30] [31]

Publications

Further reading

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche . Dharma Sun . Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling . 31 January 2021.
  2. Urgyen, Tulku (2007), Blazing Splendor, Rangjung Yeshe Publications, p. xii, 362-3;
  3. http://www.shedrub.org/teacherpage.php?tid=3 Ka-Nying Shedrup Ling Website
  4. Kunsang, Lama; Lama Pemo; Marie Aubele; Jonathan C. Bell (Apr 16, 2012), History Of The Karmapas: The Odyssey Of The Tibetan Masters With The Black Crown, p. 269;
  5. http://www.shedrub.org Shedrub Development Mandala http://www.shedrub.org
  6. http://www.lionsroar.com/tsikey-chokling-rinpoche-teaching-across-north-america-and-europe/ Lion's Roar, Publication by Shambhala Sun Publications, online article from June 7, 2012
  7. Chokling Rinpoche (2008), The Great Gate: A Guidebook to the Guru's Heart Practice, Dispeller of All Obstacles, Rangjung Yeshe Publications. .
  8. Chokling Rinpoche (2001), Lotus Ocean: Seeds of the Sublime Dharma, Rangjung Yeshe Publications.
  9. http://www.rangjung.com/books/lotus-ocean.htm Lotus Ocean from Rangjung Yeshe Publications
  10. http://www.rangjung.com/authors/Tsikey_Chokling_Rinpoche_interview.htm Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche's Interview for Rabsel Tibetan Buddhist Magazine
  11. http://www.tricycle.com/feature/keys-happiness Tricycle Magazine Interview with his son, Phakchok Rinpoche, mentioning Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche
  12. Doctor, Andreas (2013), Tibetan Treasure Literature: Revelation, Tradition, and Accomplishment in Visionary Buddhism, Snow Lion Publications, p. 12;
  13. Urgyen, Tulku (2006), Quintessential Dzogchen: Confusion Dawns as Wisdom, Rangjung Yeshe Publications, p. 281-282, .
  14. http://cglf.org/our-lineage/kyabje-tsikey-chokling-rinpoche Biography of Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche
  15. Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche (2004), Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen: A Commentary on The Quintessence of Spiritual Practice, The Direct Instructions of the Great Compassionate One, Rangjung Yeshe Publications, pp. 52, 223, .
  16. Marcia Binder Schmidt (2002), The Dzogchen Primer: Embracing The Spiritual Path According To The Great Perfection. Shambhala Publications. p. 15 and 305, .a Tibetan Dzogchen meditation teacher who counted the 16th Karmapa among his students. Hs brothers are Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, and Mingyur Rinpoche.[15]
  17. Mingyur, Yongey (2014), Turning Confusion into Clarity: A Guide to the Foundation Practices of Tibetan Buddhism, Snow Lion Publications, p. 352, .
  18. Khyentse, Dilgo (2010), Brilliant Moon: The Autobiography of Dilgo Khyentse, Shambhala Publications, p. 198 (all of Chapter 13), .
  19. Web site: Lewis . Craig . Ka-nying Shedrub Ling Announces Parinirvana of Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche . Buddhist Door Global . 31 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201226191653/https://www.buddhistdoor.net/news/ka-nying-shedrub-ling-announces-parinirvana-of-tsikey-chokling-rinpoche . 26 December 2020 . 21 December 2020 . live.
  20. Web site: The Parinirvana of Kyabjé Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche . Samye Institute . 31 January 2021 . 18 December 2020.
  21. http://cglf.org/projects Chokgyur Lingpa Foundation: Projects
  22. http://lhaseylotsawa.org/ Lhasey Lotsawa Translations & Publications
  23. http://www.cglf.org The Chokgyur Lingpa Foundation www.cglf.org
  24. http://www.shenpennepal.org/ Shenpen Nepal http://www.shenpennepal.org/
  25. http://www.rangjung.com/authors/Phakchok_Rinpoche.htm Rangjung Yeshe Publications
  26. Web site: Highly regarded Buddhist teacher to speak. 13 May 2014.
  27. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/americanbuddhist/2015/05/an-update-from-buddhists-working-on-the-ground-in-nepal.html "An Update from Buddhists working on the ground in Nepal" Patheos.com
  28. http://www.thedailystar.com/news/local_news/group-pitches-in-for-nepal-quake-victims/article_09b22a37-0e7e-5425-ac72-478cf27e343f.html "Group pitches in for Nepal quake victims" The Daily Star (Oneonta, NY)
  29. http://scituate.wickedlocal.com/article/20150508/NEWS/150507347 "Scituate High grad helping in Nepal after quake" The Scituate Mariner
  30. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304075259/http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/uk_news/article1551808.ece "Victims saved by Lana’s first aid" The Sunday Times (UK)
  31. https://www.savetibet.org/the-impact-of-the-nepal-earthquake-in-tibet/ "The impact of the Nepal earthquake in Tibet" The International Campaign Tibet

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