DRIKUNG DZOGCHEN
COMMUNITY ARIZONA
The Drikung Dzogchen Community of Arizona was created
in Tucson by the Ven. Ontul Rinpoche during Shitro and Yangzab empowerments
and teachings that took place during 2000 and 2001. A group of students
has been regularly practicing under Rinpoche's guidance, focusing on the
Yangzab cycle and learning about Rimey style Buddhism. Ontul Rinpoche appointed
Lewis
Humphreys as coordinator of DDC Arizona in September 2003, and he remains
the local point of contact. There is a growing Sangha of devoted Vajrayana
students who meet regularly to practice and share thoughts regarding their
experience of the Dharma and wonder at the countless blessings bestowed
by these precious teachings. We are currently receiving instruction from
Ontul
Rinpoche (Ontul means elder bro) and
Chung Thupten
Nyingpo Rinpoche (Chung means younger bro).
Our weekly meeting often begins with a brief teaching
led by Cliff Leftwich of Dharmakirti
College, followed by 'Nine Round Breath', and 'Om Ah Hung' purification
practice. We then formally practice one of the Sadhana's for which the
group has received an empowerment and instruction. We have a warm and collegial
group who welcome interested students.
For more information, kindly contact us at ddcarizona@yahoo.com
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
 Tibetan
Buddhist Teachings & Empowerments
by Thupten Nyingpo Rinpoche
TUCSON JUNE 18 - 21
An ongoing series of teachings, presented by the
Drikung Dzogchen Community of Arizona and Dharmakirti
College
From the Yangzab
Terma Dharma Collections
Chenrezig Empowerment & Teachings: the Outer,
Inner and Secret Chenrezig Practice plus Teachings on Chenrezig Death Ritual
to Liberate the Deceased in the Bardo
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From the Nuden
Dorje Dharma Collections
Rainbow Body Chöd: Empowerment & Retreat
Guide to the Fortunate: Empowerment " The Excellent
Path of Benefit and Ease"
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The 3rd Chung Ögyen Dorje
Chönyi Thundrub
also known as Thupten Nyingpo Rinpoche
At the request of Ontul Rinpoche, and other Drigung
Kagyu Lama's, Thupten Nyingpo Rinpoche, is coming to the US for his first
visit. Our intention is to invite Rinpoche to return to Tucson for further
teachings and guidance.
Thupten Nyingpo Rinpoche's incarnations can be
traced back to the extraordinary Drigungpa Atsara Sale, who lived in 9th
century Tibet. Atsara Sale was one of the heart sons of Guru Rinpoche.
Revered as a great practitioner of Vajrakilaya, he was also a consort of
Yeshe Tsogyal.
 The
first incarnation known as Thupten Nyingpo was the younger brother of two
notable teachers: the great 19th century Drigung Treasure revealer Nuden
Dorje; and the first Ontul Rinpoche. The first Thupten Nyingpo Rinpoche
became a great siddha, highly accomplished in the practices of Chöd
and Vajrakilaya. Students of the Drigung lineage should note that the present
Thupten Nyingpo's previous incarnation was one of the root teachers of
our beloved Garchen Rinpoche. During teachings in Rochester a few days
ago, HE Garchen Rinpoche showed great respect for Thupten Nyingpo Rinpoche
and said that he had received teachings from his previous incarnation,
including the empowerment HE Garchen Rinpoche was giving that day.
Thupten Nyingpo Rinpoche, together with H.E. Bongtul
Tendzin Nyima Rinpoche, heads Lho Gar Monastary in Eastern Tibet. His teachers
include H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche, H.E. Garchen Rinpoche, Ven. Ontul Rinpoche,
Lamchen Gyalpo Rinpoche, and Drubwang Rinpoche. He also studied at the
Payul (Nyingma) Shedra in South India. His activities for the future include
creating a new Shedra at his Monastary as well as a school to care for
and raise homeless orphans.
In whatever teaching or other activity he undertakes,
he earnestly pursues hearing, reflecting, and meditation, never wasting
a moment, always embodying the sacred intention of the Dharma. He presently
continues to strive raising the Victory Banner, for the glory of the teachings
and beings.
TULKUS OF LHO LUNGKAR GÖNPA,
QINGHAI.
Bongtül Lineage Tulkus.
1. Lho Tshele Lhundrub
2. Lho Drubchen Tendzin Zangpo
3. Lho Tendzin Changchub Zangpo
4. Lho Jedrung Ögyen Nüden
Dorje
5. Lho Jedrung Tendzin Gyalbu Nyugü
6. Lho Böngtül Tendzin
Drodül
7. Lho Böngtül Tendzin
Nyima (present in Lungkar Gön)
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Ontül (Elder) Lineage Tulkus.
1. Onchen Kunzang Drodül
2. Ontül Chöyang Rangdül
3. Ontül Tenzin Thrinle Rabgye
Palzangpo (Present in Wogmin Tsopema)
Chung (Younger) Lineage Tulkus.
1. Chung Drubgyü Tendzin
2. ???????
3. Chung Ögyen Dorje Chönyi
Thundrub (Present in Lungkar Gon), also known as Thupten Nyingpo
Gyaltsab Lineage Tulkus (Chief
Disciple).
1. Gyaltsab Ögyen Tendzin
2. Gyaltsab Kunchab Senge
3. Gyaltsab Don-Ngak Tendzin (Present
in Lungkar Gon)
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