Orgyen Thinley Rinpoche was born surrounded by the snow covered
Himalayan Mountains. From the age of 14 he began studying and practicing
under the guidance of his heart teacher, the fully realized Dzogchen
master, Kyabje Jigmed Phuntsok Rinpoche from whom he received extensive
Mahayana, Vajrayana and Dzogchen teachings over the next 10 years.
During his time with Jigmed Phuntsok Rinpoche, he had many very
wonderful spiritual experiences, and directly received Jigmed Phuntsok
Rinpoche’s wisdom, compassion, and enlightened qualities.
As a result, his life was completetly transformed.
In 1995 he had the good fortune to meet Kyabje Thinley Norbu Rinpoche
with whom he has heartfelt devotion and a deep connection. He received
many empowerments and teachings from Thinley Norbu Rinpoche, following
which Thinley Norbu Rinpoche invited him to the United States.
Orgyen Thinley Rinpoche currently lives in the United states in
the San Francisco Bay area. He teaches regularly to many western
students in California and also travels to teach in other parts
of the country.
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