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'''Benchen Monastery''' is the name of two [[Buddhist temple]]s. The original Benchen Monastery in Tibet was destroyed by the Chinese Army in 1959. It later began to be reconstructed by the surviving sangha in the 1980s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.benchen.org/en/monastery-tibet.html |title=Benchen Monastery in Tibet |publisher=Benchen.org |date= |accessdate=2013-05-30}}</ref> The second Benchen monastery in [[Kathmandu]], [[Nepal]] was constructed under the direction of two exiled Tulkus from the original monastery.<ref name="benchen1">{{cite web|url=http://www.benchen.org/en/monastery-nepal.html |title=Introduction |publisher=Benchen.org |date= |accessdate=2013-05-30}}</ref>
'''Benchen Monastery''' is the name of two [[Buddhist temple]]s. The original Benchen Monastery in Tibet was destroyed by the Chinese Army in 1959. It later began to be reconstructed by the surviving sangha in the 1980s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.benchen.org/en/monastery-tibet.html |title=Benchen Monastery in Tibet |publisher=Benchen.org |date= |accessdate=2013-05-30 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121223173722/http://www.benchen.org:80/en/monastery-tibet.html |archivedate=2012-12-23 |df= }}</ref> The second Benchen monastery in [[Kathmandu]], [[Nepal]] was constructed under the direction of two exiled Tulkus from the original monastery.<ref name="benchen1">{{cite web|url=http://www.benchen.org/en/monastery-nepal.html |title=Introduction |publisher=Benchen.org |date= |accessdate=2013-05-30}}</ref>


==Benchen Monastery in Tibet==
==Benchen Monastery in Tibet==
Benchen Monastery in Tibet and the summer retreat, Yarnä Lhakhang, was founded by the 4th [[Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]], Gelek Gyamtso in an area called Ga in the [[Kham]] region of [[Tibet]]. However, during the [[Incorporation of Tibet into the People's Republic of China|occupation of Tibet]], both were destroyed.<ref name="benchen.org">benchen.org: [http://www.benchen.org/en/monastery-tibet.html Benchen Monastery in Tibet]</ref> However, after a forced retreat to Siling the third Benchen [[Chime Tulku]] returned and with the help of others dedicated the final decade of his life, beginning in the early 1980s, to rebuild both Benchen Monastery and its [[Sangha (Buddhism)|Sangha]].<ref>[http://www.benchen.org/en/chime-tulko.html Chime Rinpoche]</ref>
Benchen Monastery in Tibet and the summer retreat, Yarnä Lhakhang, was founded by the 4th [[Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]], Gelek Gyamtso in an area called Ga in the [[Kham]] region of [[Tibet]]. However, during the [[Incorporation of Tibet into the People's Republic of China|occupation of Tibet]], both were destroyed.<ref name="benchen.org">benchen.org: [http://www.benchen.org/en/monastery-tibet.html Benchen Monastery in Tibet] {{wayback|url=http://www.benchen.org/en/monastery-tibet.html |date=20121223173722 }}</ref> However, after a forced retreat to Siling the third Benchen [[Chime Tulku]] returned and with the help of others dedicated the final decade of his life, beginning in the early 1980s, to rebuild both Benchen Monastery and its [[Sangha (Buddhism)|Sangha]].<ref>[http://www.benchen.org/en/chime-tulko.html Chime Rinpoche]</ref>


===The Four Benchen Tulkus===
===The Four Benchen Tulkus===
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*[[Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]] (the present 10th incarnation fled Tibet and helped built Benchen Monastery in Nepal)
*[[Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche]] (the present 10th incarnation fled Tibet and helped built Benchen Monastery in Nepal)
*[[Tenga Rinpoche]] (the last incarnation died in 2012 after helping to build Benchen Monastery in Nepal)
*[[Tenga Rinpoche]] (the last incarnation died in 2012 after helping to build Benchen Monastery in Nepal)
*[[Radha Tulku]] (the present Radha Tulku is commonly known as Chime Rinpoche, born in 1941 he fled to exile in [[United Kingdom|Britain]] where he established the first Tibetan Buddhist Center in England)<ref>[http://www.kagyu.org/kagyulineage/karmapa/kar01.php Karma Triyana Dharmachakra - Kagyu Lineage]</ref><ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web |url= http://www.marpahouse.org.uk/index.html |title=Marpa House |first= |last= |work=marpahouse.org.uk |year=2012 |accessdate=6 September 2012}}</ref>
*[[Radha Tulku]] (the present Radha Tulku is commonly known as Chime Rinpoche, born in 1941 he fled to exile in [[United Kingdom|Britain]] where he established the first Tibetan Buddhist Center in England)<ref>[http://www.kagyu.org/kagyulineage/karmapa/kar01.php Karma Triyana Dharmachakra - Kagyu Lineage]</ref><ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web|url=http://www.marpahouse.org.uk/index.html |title=Marpa House |first= |last= |work=marpahouse.org.uk |year=2012 |accessdate=6 September 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120310132618/http://www.marpahouse.org.uk:80/index.html |archivedate=10 March 2012 |df= }}</ref>


A year before his death, Tenga Rinpoche had a surprise reunion with two of the other four Benchen Tulkus, Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche and Radha Rinpoche, at the 2011 Summer Camp at Benchen Phuntsok Ling, Benchen's European headquarters.<ref name="Benchen Phuntsok Ling Europe">benchen.org: Review Summer Course 2011 [http://www.freezepage.com/1349892006ARSCOWUNGP Benchen Phuntsok Ling (archived at FreezePage 10/10/2012)]</ref>
A year before his death, Tenga Rinpoche had a surprise reunion with two of the other four Benchen Tulkus, Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche and Radha Rinpoche, at the 2011 Summer Camp at Benchen Phuntsok Ling, Benchen's European headquarters.<ref name="Benchen Phuntsok Ling Europe">benchen.org: Review Summer Course 2011 [http://www.freezepage.com/1349892006ARSCOWUNGP Benchen Phuntsok Ling (archived at FreezePage 10/10/2012)]</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.benchen.org/en/ - Benchen Monastery Kathmandu]
*[http://www.benchen.org/en/ - Benchen Monastery Kathmandu]
*[http://www.benchen.org/en/benchen-phuntsok-ling.html - Benchen Phuntsok Ling Europe]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20121222023646/http://www.benchen.org:80/en/benchen-phuntsok-ling.html - Benchen Phuntsok Ling Europe]


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Revision as of 19:59, 30 October 2016

Benchen Monastery is the name of two Buddhist temples. The original Benchen Monastery in Tibet was destroyed by the Chinese Army in 1959. It later began to be reconstructed by the surviving sangha in the 1980s.[1] The second Benchen monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal was constructed under the direction of two exiled Tulkus from the original monastery.[2]

Benchen Monastery in Tibet

Benchen Monastery in Tibet and the summer retreat, Yarnä Lhakhang, was founded by the 4th Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche, Gelek Gyamtso in an area called Ga in the Kham region of Tibet. However, during the occupation of Tibet, both were destroyed.[3] However, after a forced retreat to Siling the third Benchen Chime Tulku returned and with the help of others dedicated the final decade of his life, beginning in the early 1980s, to rebuild both Benchen Monastery and its Sangha.[4]

The Four Benchen Tulkus

Before the invasion of Tibet, and subsequent destruction of Tibetan monasteries, Benchen Monastery had four Tulkus[5]

  • Chime Tulku (the present fourth incarnation was born in 1991)
  • Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche (the present 10th incarnation fled Tibet and helped built Benchen Monastery in Nepal)
  • Tenga Rinpoche (the last incarnation died in 2012 after helping to build Benchen Monastery in Nepal)
  • Radha Tulku (the present Radha Tulku is commonly known as Chime Rinpoche, born in 1941 he fled to exile in Britain where he established the first Tibetan Buddhist Center in England)[6][7]

A year before his death, Tenga Rinpoche had a surprise reunion with two of the other four Benchen Tulkus, Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche and Radha Rinpoche, at the 2011 Summer Camp at Benchen Phuntsok Ling, Benchen's European headquarters.[8]

Benchen Monastery in Nepal

Benchen monastery in Nepal began its construction in 1987[2] under the guidance of Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche and, until his death on 29 March 2012, Kyabje Tenga Rinpoche.[9] As a center for the practice of the Karma Kamtsang lineage, Benchen Monastery in Nepal offers guidance in meditation and Dharma studies. Additionally, in 1994, a free medical clinic began operating at the monastery, offering services to community.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Benchen Monastery in Tibet". Benchen.org. Archived from the original on 2012-12-23. Retrieved 2013-05-30. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b "Introduction". Benchen.org. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  3. ^ benchen.org: Benchen Monastery in Tibet Template:Wayback
  4. ^ Chime Rinpoche
  5. ^ The Buddhist Handbook: A Complete Guide to Buddhist Teaching and Practice - John Snelling - Google Books
  6. ^ Karma Triyana Dharmachakra - Kagyu Lineage
  7. ^ "Marpa House". marpahouse.org.uk. 2012. Archived from the original on 10 March 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ benchen.org: Review Summer Course 2011 Benchen Phuntsok Ling (archived at FreezePage 10/10/2012)
  9. ^ Shambhala News Service, "The Passing of Venerable Tenga Rinpoche", 30 March 2012
  10. ^ "Karma Triyana Dharmachakra - The Venerable Tenga Rinpoche". Kagyu.org. Retrieved 2013-05-30.

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