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In Nangchen, an isolated corner of Tibet, more than 3,000 nuns practice are practicing in ancient yogic tradition, carrying on a thousand year old unbroken chain of spiritual transmission. Some have practiced in retreat for more than 50 years. Many have mastered practices of the most adept spiritual teachers of Tibet. When meeting these remarkable women one is touched by their love and compassion which is the heart of all Buddhist practice. Founded in the early 1800䴜s by Tsoknyi Rinpoche I, this robust system of nunneries for deep retreat remains virtually unparalleled in religious history. Tsoknyi Rinpoche I envisioned a time when these nuns would be among the most outstanding spiritual practitioners in the world. With the support of Tsoknyi Rinpoche III, the nuns are dedicated to rebuilding their nunneries and continuing their way of life. The Nangchen Nuns Project seeks to strengthen the local economy and preserve this endangered tradition of realized women. An emergency relief fund of $100,000 per year is needed to provide support for 53 nunneries. This money will be used for food, shelter, clothing, medical and elder care. Send your tax deductible donations to: Pundarika Foundation PO Box 57 Crestone, CO 81131 USA The Nangchen Nuns Project
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Drubwang Tsoknyi Rinpoche III
Tsoknyi Rinpoche III was recognized by His Holiness the 16th Karmapa as the reincarnation of Drubwang Tsoknyi Rinpoche I. He is a renowned master of the Drukpa Kagyu and Nyingma orders and the lineage holder of the Ratna Lingpa and Tsoknyi Lineages.
Tsoknyi Rinpoche䴜s teachers were Khamtrul Rinpoche, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, his father Tulku Urygen Rinpoche, Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche, as well as Adeu Rinpoche. Rinpoche is the abbot of Ngesdon Osel Ling in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. He is the abbot of two nunneries in Nepal, Chumig Gyatsa Gorgon Nunnery and Institute and Gechak Nunnery, as well as the abbot of one of the largest nunneries in Tibet, Gechak Gompa. Rinpoche also heads 55 monasteries in the eastern Tibetan region which practice exclusively the Tsoknyi Lineage and the Ratna Lingpa Lineage.
Ngesdon Osel Ling Monastery is his seat in the East. Yeshe Rangsal in Crestone Colorado is his seat in the West. Since 1991 Tsoknyi Rinpoche has been teaching in the Dzogchen tradition. His unique style is reflected in his books, Carefree Dignity and Fearless Simplicity.
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