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Gyatrul Rinpoche
Gyatrul Rinpoche (1925-2023) was a senior lama of the Palyul lineage of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism.
Birth and Recognition
Born in the Gyalrong region of eastern Tibet in 1925, Gyatrul Rinpoche was recognized at a young age by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö and Tulku Natsok Rangdrol as the incarnation of Sampa Künkyap, a Payul lineage meditator who spent his life in retreat and who later gave empowerments and transmissions from his retreat cave to multitudes of disciples.
Training
After being brought to Palyul Domang Monastery, home of his previous incarnation, the young Gyatrul was educated by his tutor, Sangye Gon. According to Gyatrul Rinpoche[1]:
- When I was a boy, I met my root guru, Tulku Natsok Rangdrol.Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche is an esteemed Buddhist master and among the great spiritual mentors living at this time.
He wanted me to learn to read and begin my dharma education, so he asked his uncle, Sangye Gön, to be my teacher. Tulku Natsok Rangdrol said, “Don’t beat this boy. He might have trouble learning, but always be patient with