Tsoknyi Rinpoche III was recognized by His Holiness the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa as the reincarnation of Drubwang Tsoknyi Rinpoche II. He is a renowned master of the Drukpa Kagyu and Nyingma traditions and also holds the Tsoknyi lineage, which is based on Ratna Lingpa’s termas. Since 1991, Tsoknyi Rinpoche has been teaching students worldwide in the Dzogchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. His unique approach is reflected in his books Carefree Dignity and Fearless Simplicity.

Rinpoche’s teachers include Khamtrul Rinpoche; Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche; his father, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche; Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche; and Adeu Rinpoche. Yeshe Rangsal in Crestone, Colorado, is Rinpoche’s seat in the West. For more information about Tsoknyi Rinpoche III and his humanitarian projects, please visit www.pundarika.org.