Thupten Kalsang Rinpoche

Thinking of you at this time, Loretta. I am reminded of how blessed I was to study with Rinpoche in the early 80's. He remains a source of comfort and inspiration. Sending my warm wishes to you and the Center, Betsy

We taught Buddhism classes together at Tufts University in the early 80's. I will miss my selfless and humble friend.

Just yesterday I went online in the hopes of reconnecting with Kalsang Rinpoche. I was deeply saddened to learn of his passing this past June. In 1981, I had the great fortune of attending, along with my soon to be husband and dedicated Dharma practioner, Lou Musto (Kunga Lodro), Shantideva's "Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life" at his home in Malden, MA. I have never forgotten Rinpoche's unassuming kindness and dedication to the teachings and his students. Rinpoche will remain dear...

I recently heard about the passing of Thupten Kalsang Rinpoche whom I knew simply as Rinpoche on his 88th birthday, an auspicious number. We first met in 2002 at his Dharma Center in Petersburg, NY when I began working as an Ethics teacher in a nearby boarding school. He was, as many who know him, a wise, friendly and humble man embodying the noble teachings of Buddha and Padmasambhava. My first encounter with Padmasambhava was at the Kham Tibetan House, now called Marpa House, in 1973 when I...

I found refuge by you at the karmapa's palace in Woodstock may your soul be with buddah as mine will be with christ AMEN Jim Shepard Troy ny