Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Celebration - A Mindful Gathering
Tue, Oct 21
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Join us for a special evening honoring Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910-1991), a remarkable Buddhist teacher whose influence profoundly shaped Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche's life and American Buddhism.
Time & Location
Oct 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
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About the event
Celebrating Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche: A Life of Wisdom and Compassion
Join us for a special evening honoring Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910-1991), a remarkable Buddhist teacher whose influence profoundly shaped Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche's life and American Buddhism.
Born in Eastern Tibet in 1910, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche had many great teachers including his root guru, Shechen Gyaltsap from whom he received all the essential empowerments and instructions of the Nyingma tradition. Then, from the age of fifteen until he was twenty-eight, he spent his time meditating in silent retreat, living in isolated hermitages and caves, or sometimes simply under the shelter of overhanging rocks in the mountainous countryside.
He later spent many years with Dzongsar Khyentse Chokyi Lodro (1893-1959) receiving empowerments and teachings. When he told his teacher that he wanted to spend the rest of his life in solitary retreats, Chokyi Lodro answered, “The time has come for you to teach and transmit to others the precious teachings you have received.” Since then, Rinpoche worked for the benefit of others with the tireless energy that is the hallmark of the Khyentse lineage. He was a great teacher and terton, and was the most eminent modern day proponent of the non-sectarian or Rimed tradition. His Terma (rediscovered texts) fill five volumes.
He was one of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche's main teachers. In 1976, Trungpa hosted Dilgo Khyentse's first visit to North America, bringing his teachings to the growing American Buddhist community. This had a profound effect on the students of Trungpa Rinpoche who naturally formed a heart connection with this great being.
This evening, we'll learn about his extraordinary life, and some of his core teachings. Whether you've studied with his books or have never heard his name before, you're welcome to join us in discovering why so many consider him one of the great spiritual teachers of the 20th century.
No prior knowledge needed - just bring your curiosity and an open heart.