Three Kaya Dharma Center was established to bring the teachings of the Bhutanese Buddhist master Chung Tulku Rinpoche to Japan.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE VISIT
Chung Tulku Rinpoche to Visit Japan in April 2027
Public talks, a ceremony of taking refuge vows, and a variety of practice sessions are planned.
Those who have already taken refuge vows are warmly encouraged to attend, in order to renew their vows.
Rinpoche's books may be received directly from him during the visit.
A bodhisattva vow ceremony will be considered in consultation with Rinpoche.
Details and information on how to apply will be announced here in due course. Please check back.
Chung Tulku Rinpoche
Chung Tulku Rinpoche is a monk recognized as a tulku (reincarnate lama) of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. Known for his warm and approachable way of teaching, he devotes himself to passing on the wisdom of ancient tradition to people of our time.
Brief Biography
- A tulku (reincarnate lama) of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism; recognized at the age of six and enthroned at fourteen
- Former abbot of Tharpaling Monastery, a renowned monastery in Bhutan
- Earned a master’s degree in Buddhist philosophy at the Ngagyur Nyingma Institute of Namdroling Monastery
Current Activities
- Founder of Dhyana, an organization devoted to spreading meditation
- Gives Buddhist teachings widely, including the Longchen Nyingthig
- Above all, preserves and transmits the Dzogchen Yangti Nakpo teachings
- Teaches in many countries around the world
For Those Curious About Buddhism
What is Buddhism? We have prepared an overview that even first-time readers can follow. The picture book One Mountain, Many Paths (Yama wa hitotsu, michi wa takusan) is open to everyone, from beginning to end. Registered members can also read the other two books, Teachings Beyond the Mountain and Untying Suffering, in full. Registration is free of charge, and no difficult terminology is used. These books are currently available in Japanese.
You may begin with any of them. Please pick up whichever you would like to read.
Where to Begin
We offer three entry points, depending on your interests.
Rinpoche and the Center’s Activities
Learn about the path of the Bhutanese master Chung Tulku Rinpoche and the initiatives now under way.
Lotus-Born Project
Books and translations by the Center’s Japan representative, seminars, reading circles, and other opportunities for study in Japan.
Members’ Area
Information for registered members. Please use this as your entrance for login and further details. (Members’ pages are in Japanese.)
Volunteers Wanted
The Center is a non-profit organization, supported by the generosity of volunteers. We are deeply grateful for your kind support.
If you would like to help, please contact us at the address below. With Rinpoche’s visit to Japan next April, we will soon need many helping hands. We are planning to share materials with volunteers, hold gatherings on Zoom, and meet in person for planning sessions and meals together. Please consider joining us.
Contact
If you are interested in Rinpoche and his activities, wish to connect with us, or would like to request a lecture or an interview, please feel free to get in touch.
Secretariat
Contact
info@lotus-born.com