Chime Rinpoche
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This article is about Benchen Radha Tulku (commonly known as Chime Rinpoche, born 1941). For the other Benchen Chime Tulku born 1991, see Chime Tulku.
Lama Chime Tulku Rinpoche is a Tibetan Buddhist, Tulku and Dharma teacher. Chime Rinpoche was born in 1941 in Kham, Tibet.[1] In 1959, due to the annexation of Tibet, he was forced to flee to India via Bhutan into exile. Gaining British citizenship in 1965, he taught extensively throughout Europe and established Marpa House, the first Tibetan Buddhist Centre in England. His students include American author and Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön and musicians Mary Hopkin, David Bowie and Tony Visconti.
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Born | 1941 near Jyekundo, Kham, Tibet |
Religion | Tibetan Buddhism |
Nationality | British |
Lineage | Karma Kagyü |
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Reincarnation | Lama Chime Rata Rinpoche |
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Website | http://www.marpahouse.org.uk |
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