Studying and practicing under the instruction of Lhoppon Rechung – particularly through the Guhyagarbha Tantra class series – has had a profound impact on my life.

As a teacher, Rinpoche’s command over the Buddhist canon has helped orient my intellect and cultivate greater confidence in the relative path by better understanding the stages, features, and functions of Vajrayana practice.  However, as he often reminds us of his intention to grow genuine practitioners more than hard-headed scholars, his teachings have provided far deeper value…

As a guide, Rinpoche’s embodiment of the heart essence of the Dharma has been an inspiration to witness:  His warmth viscerally blossoms as unwavering devotion to the Sangha, modelleding fundamental instructions on the practice itself.  He is patient, kind, and gentle, while also astute.  Regardless of the subject at hand, my meditation has developed through osmosis due to Rinpoche’s selfless intention, unbiased compassion, and effortless clarity that are his perpetual capacity to turn all things into teachable moments.

Where I entered these classes unconsciously expecting to build a powerhouse of egoic knowledge to further scaffold my arrogance, I have instead become quite calm, with a germinating preference for peace above samsaric pursuit.  My practice is invigorated and its purpose is more clear.

Much like Buddha nature itself, Rinpoche is truly a precious jewel of Tibetan Buddhist wisdom, shrouded in modesty and hiding in plain sight!