Dharma Kings, Rinpoches, and Dharma Teachers
Brief biographies on certain dharma kings, rinpoches, and dharma teachers are included here who have taught in the West or have works that have been translated into English as well as a few rinpoches who are only well known in China or Tibet. Inclusion in this list does not imply any endorsement or comment on their status as authentic masters. Many of those listed have established or have been affiliated with temples or dharma centers in the U.S.
Highest Buddhist Masters Today (Chinese website)
ESOTERIC SECTS |
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NYINGMA SECT Jamyang Lungdok Gyaltsen (Lama Achuk) |
SAKYA SECT KAGYU SECT |
GELUK/KADAM SECT JONANG SECT Ngagwang Pedma Namgyal Palzangpo (Penam) SHINGON SECT SHANGPA KAGYU SECT JUEYU SECT
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ZEN Yi Zhao PURE LAND NICHIREN THERAVADA |