| Lama Shenphen Rinpoche has been born in Western France. Very early in his life, various special signs manifested - during, and after, his birth. As a young child, Rinpoche was surprisingly interested in philosophical concepts, for example reincarnation. Around 12 and 13 years of age, Kusho.la had some visions of his previous life, of landscape, mountains - of what will later be recognized as Tibet. But Rinpoche really engaged himself into Buddhism at the age of 16, when a Tibetan Lama came to his town (Lama Gendun Rinpoche, from Kagyu tradition). After some teachings, Rinpoche went to Nalanda Monastery (close to Toulouse - France). When Rinpoche saw some men dressed as Tibetan monks He was "full of joy". In a way, He was feeling back home. This was in April 1985.
Almost the same day, an important Lama arrived to Nalanda too: Gomo Tulku. It was during an appointment that Gomo Tulku explained to Kusho-la the meaning of the visions Rinpoche had when he was younger, telling him that he was the rebirth "of a great practitioner in Tibet". Which was later to be confirmed by several Lamas since 1992, melong-readers, and the female Oracle of Dharamsala. Finally the Kharnang Monastery recognised officially Lama Shenphen Rinpoche as the Tulku of Lama Gendun Rabgye (here the letter from Kharnang monastery and Sera-Jhe Lhadrel Khangtsen; check also: TibetanLama.com). Yet, the official ceremony couldn't be done in Kharnang Monastery, due to the remotness of the place (in Tibet) and various political consideration. It will eventually be done in 2003.
Two years after, going to Sera Monastic University, the ceremony of enthronment could also be performed in Sera-Jhe Monastery, in Jadrel Khamtsen (some photos).
In 1990, being 21 years old, Rinpoche took the full monk ordination with His Holiness the Dalaï-Lama in Dharamsala.
During the five following years, Shenphen Tulku will remain engaged into different social and humanitarian actions. "Titles are words, which can be quite empty. We can judge a tree by the fruits it produces. To teach Compassion, humility and such, is very nice, but one should also find ways to practice all this!" says Rinpoche.
Between 1998 & 2001, following the request of Khyabje Zopa Rinpoche, Spiritual Director of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), Shenphen Rinpoche was the director of a retreat Centre in Greece. Then, Rinpoche went to Spain, to open a small center, till 2002.
Since the year 2000, Rinpoche teaches in several other countries, for example
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In September 2002, Lama Shenphen Rinpoche arrived in Slovenia. The "Tibetan Buddhist Congregation - Dharmaling" is registered by the Government; Rinpoche is its Abbot. There is a regular and quite intensive program of teachings and practices. Being also a renown healer, Rinpoche is receiving people for this purpose and also private appointment four days a week.
In January 2007, the main Center in Slovenia has been opened. Place of Dharma teaching and practice, of Peace, and of Healing, this Center also have rooms for guests for students coming from afar for the teachings, advises, retreat, etc. More about Lama Shenphen Rinpoche? ....  |
