HH the 14th Dalai Lama

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is both the head of state and the spiritual leader of Tibet.  He was born on 6 July 1935, to a farming family, in a small hamlet located in Taktser, Amdo, northeastern Tibet.  At the age of two the child, who was named Lhamo Dhondup at that time was recognized as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama, Thubten Gyatso.  The Dalai Lamas are believed to be manifestations of Avalokiteshvara or Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and patron saint of Tibet.  Bodhisattvas are enlightened beings who have postponed their own nirvana and chosen to take rebirth in order to serve humanity. The teachings at Dro-phen Ling are inspired by those given by His Holiness.

Ven. Kunchok Rinzin

Dro-phen Ling's resident Lama is Venerable Kunchok Rinzin, a Gyuto Monk trained at the Gyuto Tantric University in Tenzin Gang, India. He commenced his studies at the age of 11 taking his final vows in ordination at 20 years of age. During these years he studied Harmonic Chanting, Tantric Rituals, Butter Sculpture and the creation of Sand Mandalas with continuous study including memorization and the recitation of 5000 Buddhist Texts.

As Spiritual Teacher of Dro-phen Ling Buddhist Centre and his duty as a Gyuto Monk, Ven. Kunchok Rinzin continues to share with the Australian Community the teachings of the Gyuto Tradition.