Biography of Chamtrul Rinpoche
Having completed his studies, he returned to his monastery, opened a monastic college, and stayed there for a number of years to teach the monks.
Since 1996, he has been teaching in numerous Buddhist institutes around the world, and regularly at the Bodhicitta Dharma Centre in the Indian Himalayan town of Dharamsala. Over the years he has taught thousands of students from about a hundred different countries.
Always ready to give Dharma teachings wherever they are needed, and following numerous invitations from many of his students, Chamtrul Rinpoche frequently travels the world, giving teachings, empowerments, transmissions, and lectures.
Teaching in accordance with his students' temperaments, interests, and capacities, his range of subjects include sutra, tantra, and dzogchen. Through his invaluable knowledge and practical advice, he compassionately guides them towards inner peace and happiness.
In Chamtrul Rinpoche's own words:
"Teaching is what I do in this life, wherever someone asks me to teach, I am there.
Without discriminating against anybody based on their gender, race, creed and so forth, I wish them to enjoy excellent peace and harmony.
I try to the best of my ability to promote the view, meditation and conduct of non-violence, which is the indispensable source for the spread and enhancement of the inner peace of mind."