Jigme (Kagyu lama)

Lama Jigme Rinpoche (1949, Kham) is an important teacher in the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. Born into the family of the 16th Karmapa[1], he is the brother of the late 14th Shamar Rinpoche, Mipham Chokyi Lodro.[2] The 16th Karmapa appointed Lama Jigme Rinpoche as his European representative. He asked him to oversee the development of a shedra (university), library, retreat center, and monastery at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling in Dordogne, France,[3] where Jigme Rinpoche is currently the main representative of Trinley Thaye Dorje and head of the monastery[4].

History

March 13, 1959 Lama Jigme Rinpoche fled the Chinese invasion of Tibet, together with the 16th Karmapa and other high lamas. They left Tsurphu through the border of Bhutan on foot and by horse.[5] The Karmapa rebuilt Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim in order to preserve the teachings. It was there that Jigme Rinpoche received all the transmissions directly from the Karmapa, along side the Karma Kagyu lineage holders.[6] From 1961 to 1970 Jigme Rinpoche was the Karmapa's assistant at Rumtek monastery.[7]

During the Karmapa's first visit to Europe in 1974, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje designated a property in Dordogne France as his central seat of activity. He asked Jigme Rinpoche to live there, and oversee construction and spiritual development. He also asked Gendün Rinpoche and Pawo Rinpoche to move to the property.[8]

In 1977 the 16th Karmapa made a second journey to the West. The donation of the property in France was finalized. Karmapa blessed the site and gave the center its final name of "Dhagpo Kagyu Ling", named after the site where the historic lineage holder Gampopa taught.[9]

Activity

Lama Jigme Rinpoche played a significant role ushering in Tibetan Buddhism in the West. He was with the 16th Karmapa on his journey from Rumtek to Europe in 1974.[10] The West was thirsting for Buddhist teachings and meditation practices. When the 16th Karmapa appointed Lama Jigme Rinpoche as director of Dhagpo Kagyu Ling he said, "In the person of Lama Jigme Rinpoche, I leave you my heart".[11]

As well as receiving all the significant empowerments and teachings from the 16th Karmapa,[12] Jigme Rinpoche was very close with Gendün Rinpoche, Pawo Rinpoche, Kalu Rinpoche and Dilgo Khyentse. He received empowerments and teachings from them as well as numerous empowerments and teachings from important Nyingma lamas including Dudjom Rinpoche.[13]

Bibliography

Most popular titles:

  • A Path of Wisdom. Rabsel Publications (2019). ISBN 9782953721652
  • The Handbook of Ordinary Heroes: The Bodhisattvas' Way". Rabsel Publications (2019) ISBN 9782360170036
  • The Monk and the Lama: The Heart of Buddhist Meditation. Fayard (2013).ISBN 978-3944885209
  • Working with the Emotions (Bodhi Path Buddhist Teachings). CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (2004). ISBN 978-1724834386
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References
  1. Rinpoche, Gendun. Heart Advice from a Mahamudra Master. Norbu Verlag (December 13, 2010). p. 245. ISBN 3940269042.
  2. Douglas, Nik. Karmapa: The Black Hat Lama of Tibet. Luzac; First Edition edition (1976). ISBN 0718901878.
  3. Valentine, Glen. Buddhist World. Scientific e-Resources, 2018. p. 271. ISBN 1839473622.
  4. Campergue, Cecile (November 23, 2015). "Gifts and the Selfless Work Ethic in Tibetan Buddhist Centres in France". Religion Compass. 9 (11): 443–461. doi:10.1111/rec3.12183. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  5. Bausch, Gerd, "Radiant Compassion, The Life of the 16th Gyalway Karmapa, Volume 1." 2018 pp. 97-99
  6. https://diwakar.org/jigme-rinpoche/
  7. Jigme Rinpoche, "The Four Noble Truths." Buddhism Today Spring Summer 2017: 11 print
  8. Rinpoche, Gendun. Heart Advice from a Mahamudra Master. Norbu Verlag (December 13, 2010). p. 253. ISBN 3940269042.
  9. Rinpoche, Gendun. Heart Advice from a Mahamudra Master. Norbu Verlag (December 13, 2010). p. 254. ISBN 3940269042.
  10. Bausch, Gerd, "Radiant Compassion, The Life of the 16th Gyalway Karmapa, Volume 1." 2018 p. 177
  11. https://europe-center.org/welcome-jigme-rinpoche/
  12. Rinpoche, Gendun. Heart Advice from a Mahamudra Master. Norbu Verlag (December 13, 2010). p. 253. ISBN 3940269042.
  13. http://www.bodhipath.org/jigme/
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