The present Bhakha Rinpoche was first recognized as the incarnation of Pema Lingpa by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodro, who asked his family take good care of him and to keep him safe from defilements and impurities.

After receiving the empowerments and transmissions of the Rinchen Terzöd and Düdjom lineages from His Holiness Düdjom Rinpoche at Yurigon Monastery, in upper Powo, Bhakha Rinpoche went to Kongpo with His Holiness, where he received more precious teachings, including the 13 cycles of the Pema Lingpa treasures. He then practiced intensely under His Holiness' guidance.

After the Chinese invasion of Tibet, living in Bhutan, he again received all 13 cycles of the Pema Lingpa treasures from Tamshing Lama P'huntsok, the main holder of the Pema Lingpa lineage in Bhutan. He practiced thoroughly all the teachings he received with Thuksey Rinpoche in retreat in holy places such as Shugdrag and Kundrag.

Today, the tenth Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche is venerated as the holder of this great unbroken lineage by all his contemporary teachers at the main Pema Lingpa seat, Lhalung Monastery, in Tibet, as well as at Tamshing Monastery, in Bhutan.

History & Background