Seventh Kyabje Ling Rinpoche to Visit Nepal Following Previous Tibetan Spiritual Leader's Trip

Kathmandu. Shortly after the visit of Tibetan Buddhist leader Jonang Gyaltsab Rinpoche sparked discussion, another Tibetan Buddhist leader, Kyabje Ling Rinpoche (the Seventh), is scheduled to visit Nepal.

Kyabje, known as the spiritual successor of the Dalai Lama, is coming to Nepal to participate in a Buddhist religious discourse program scheduled for Falgun 15. Kyabje's actual name is Tenzin Lungtok Thinley Chopek.

The visit of Tibetan spiritual leader Jonang Gyaltsab Rinpoche to Nepal had garnered international attention, with leaders from various communist parties in Nepal also criticizing it.

The news that another spiritual leader, Kyabje, is coming for a similar religious program is being viewed with interest. Sources indicate that he will participate in a program at a monastery in Kopan from Falgun 16 to 20. It is also reported that a program is scheduled at another monastery.

 
He has visited Nepal multiple times before and is a revered Guru of the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. The Dalai Lama had 'identified' him as the reincarnation of his former Guru at the age of two. The Sixth Kyabje Ling Rinpoche left Tibet with the Dalai Lama and took refuge in India. The Sixth Kyabje considered the Dalai Lama his spiritual master. After his passing, the Seventh Kyabje Ling Rinpoche was taken as the complete rebirth of his Guru.

 
He is respected in the Buddhist world as a high-ranking Guru next only to the Dalai Lama. The Sixth Ling Rinpoche was the Dalai Lama's principal Guru. Therefore, the current Seventh Kyabje Rinpoche has been receiving special protection and guidance from the Dalai Lama.

 
It is said that Kyabje's initial education took place under the supervision of the Dalai Lama. He joined the famous Drepung Loseling Monastery in Mundgod, South India, and studied Buddhist philosophy for over 25 years. In 2016, he achieved the title of 'Geshe Lharampa,' which is considered the doctorate in Buddhist studies.

The commencement of discussions regarding the Seventh Kyabje Rinpoche's visit comes after he has already toured countries including Asia, Europe, America, and Australia.

 
The issue became a topic of discussion in Nepal after the Dalai Lama congratulated Prime Minister Sushila Karki following the Jyanji movement. China took a keen interest in this matter. China had also shown interest when the Tibetan Buddhist leader Jonang Gyaltsab Rinpoche visited Nepal on Magh 10.