Ngakchang Karma Yeshe Namgyal Dorje Rinpoche
A Western Lama of the Ngakpa order of householder yogins, considered a meditation master in the Maha Ati (Dzogchen) and Mahamudra traditions, who has practiced and taught Lord Shakyamuni Buddha's teachings for more than half a century.
About Do Ngak Dzong
We at Do Ngak Dzong, Castle of Sutra and Mantra, are pleased to offer our teachings, projects, products, and services to the Buddhist Sangha and friends at large.
On our site you will find teachings by Ngakchang Karma Yeshe Namgyal Dorje Rinpoche, information about our aspirations for a retreat land, Trekchod Ling, links to our projects both completed and in the works, such as Akash Navayana Buddhist Association and the short animation of "The Legend of The Great Stupa" terma, as well as the myriad services and products on our Dharma Concierge Shop - from powerful DVD Prayer Wheels to custom ritual implements and bespoke yidam retreats at Trekchod Ling.
Teachings and writings
Rinpoche's teachings and texts
Upadesha I, his sadhana, the overview of refuge and bodhichitta, and the sangha's prayers, to read and download.
The Proem and the work of translation
Rinpoche's translation of Parmenides' Proem from ancient Greek into liturgical Tibetan, and what it shows about translating the Dharma.
Teachings Rinpoche recommends
Talks, meditation instruction and recitations with the masters of his lineages.
Rinpoche's recording of H.H. the Dalai Lama, San Jose, 1989
In 1989, Sogyal Rinpoche requested Rinpoche record HHDL's first Dzogchen teaching in the west at San Jose. Here is a preview.
Projects
The Legend of the Great Stupa
An animated short film Rinpoche is directing and producing, the precursor to the Life Story of Guru Rinpoche.
Lamps at the Great Stupa
Light offerings at the Great Stupa of Boudhanath on the tenth day of every month, for the benefit of all beings.
Trekchod Ling Retreat Center
A non-sectarian retreat land where students of all traditions can rest in the nature of mind.
Akash Navayana Buddhist Association
Rinpoche's association offering a free online diksha refuge blessing ceremony to the Dalit community.