OUR TEACHERS

  H.H. 16th Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorje
  H.H. 17th Karmapa Trinlay Thaye Dorje
  H.H. Shamar Rinpoche
  Lopon Tsechu Rinpoche
  Jigme Rinpoche
  Lama Ole Nydahl
  Hannah Nydahl

The Karmapas

The Gyalwa Karmapa is the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage. He is unique among the great lamas of Tibet, having reached full enlightenment centuries ago. During a previous incarnation, Karmapa was at the side of the historical Buddha as the great Bodhisattva Loving Eyes (tib. Chenrezig). From the year 1110, he became the first recognized incarnate lama of Tibet and continues to take successive conscious rebirths.

List of all Karmapas
  1. Dusum Khyenpa, 1110 - 1193
  2. Karma Pakshi, 1204 - 1283
  3. Rangjung Dorje, 1284 - 1339
  4. Rolpe Dorje, 1340 - 1383
  5. Deshin Shegpa, 1384 - 1415
  6. Tongwa Donden, 1416 - 1453
  7. Chodrag Gyamtso, 1454 - 1506
  8. Mikyo Dorje, 1507 - 1554
  9. Wangchug Dorje, 1556 - 1603
10. Choying Dorje, 1604 - 1674
11. Yeshe Dorje, 1676 - 1702
12. Changchub Dorje, 1703 - 1732
13. Dudul Dorje, 1733 - 1797
14. Thegchog Dorje, 1798 - 1868
15. Khakyab Dorje, 1871 - 1922
16. Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, 1924 - 1981
17. Trinlay Thaye Dorje, 1983 - present