Oral Histories Of The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoches

Bodhi Magazine Interviews On The Lineage

Interview With Tenzin Namdak
In 1997, one summer night, Tenzin Namdak (Tenam-La), Ponlop Rinpoche's attendant and Tibetan font-maker, began to tell us stories of The Dzogchen Ponlop Tulkus, which he had heard growing up as a young monk at Dzogchen Monastery in Tibet. We had no idea that these stories existed and were eager to find out more. Several months later, we were able to arrange an interview with Tenam-La to record several stories. Go to Article

Interview With Lingla Kuchen Rinpoche
In February 1998, Lingla Kuchen Rinpoche visited Boulder, Colorado. Until 1996, Lingla Rinpoche lived at Dzogchen Monastery in Tibet. This was Rinpoche's first visit to the United States. Bodhi met with Lingla Rinpoche, who graciously spoke to us about the history of The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche Lineage. Bodhi would like to thank Sarah Harding for serving as Rinpoche's translator for this meeting. Go to Article.