Global InformationTogdan Rinpoche information
Togdan Rinpoche | |
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| Personal | |
| Born | 1938 Durbuk, Ladakh |
| Died | May 23, 2023 (aged 85) |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Senior posting | |
| Teacher | Dudjom Rinpoche |
| Based in | Ladakh, India |
| Reincarnation | Togdan Tulku |
| Website | http://togdanrinpoche.com |
Togdan Rinpoche (1938 – May 24, 2023) was an Indian lama of Tibetan Buddhism. He was enthroned as the leader of Drikung Kagyu lineage for Ladakh in 1943[1] and served as the Head Lama for all Tibetan Buddhist lineages in Ladakh. Togdan Rinpoche was one of the most senior lamas[citation needed] of the Drikung Kagyu and Nyingma lineages.
In addition to being an accomplished spiritual leader, Rinpoche played an active role in politics from the 1960s when he was elected as the first leader of the Ladakh Action Committee, until 2003 when he resigned from his post as the Minister of State for Ladakh Affairs and Planning.[2]
- ^ Singh Jina, Prem (2009). Cultural Heritage Ladakh Himalaya. Kalpaz Publication. p. 209. ISBN 978-8178357454.
- ^ "H.E. Togden Rinpoche | Political Life". Lotus King Trust. Archived from the original on 2016-12-26. Retrieved 2016-12-25.