Dungsey Garab Dorje Rinpoche was born in Brekha, Bhutan. Rinpoche is a Yogi-Rinpoche of god caste blood lineage of King Trisong Deutsen (the human form of Manjushri) of Tibet. Rinpoche is the original wisdom son of H.H Dudjom Rinpoche (who in turn was regarded as the manifestation of Guru Rinpoche). Rinpoche's father is none other than Dungsey Thinley Norbu Rinpohce, the emanation of Kuenkhen Longchen Rabjam, as well as the rebirth of Terton Drimed Odser. Rinpoche's mother, Jamyang Choedon comes from an equally impressive blood lineage - Kuenkhen Pema Karpo. Rinpoche's eminent ancestry of such a religious background ensured that it is natural for him to be genuinely immersed in dharmic activities since young.
Rinpoche received his early education from his father when he was only four. He was admitted to the Simtokha Buddhist Institute in Bhutan when he was only eight years old. He studied dharma from Lama Gyalwa Nima of Tibet. Later, Rinpoche attended the Ogyen Kunzang Choekhor Ling Monastery in Darjeeling for five years where he learned pujas, hand writings and sutras reading. Then, for another three years, Rinpoche went to Sikkhim to pursue highest studies of the Vinaya Root Sutra (teachings of the morality), under the guidance of Khenpo Lodoe Zangpo. Rinpoche also spent another six years at Mindroling Monastery in Dehra Dun, India where he learned Puja Mudra and Abhidharma, teachings of knowledge, grammar, emptiness and the theory of Madhyamika. Furthermore, Rinpoche spent another five years at Institute of Buddhist Studies in Mysore, pursued higher studies and researches, studying Madhyamika teachings of the another emptiness, science of poetry and religious history.
Rinpoche studied under the most extraordinary lamas. His root gurus are H.H Dudjom Rinpoche (Jigdral Yeshe Dorje) and Dungsey Thinley Norbu Rinpoche. Rinpoche also received numerous teachings from H.H Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and H.H Penor Rinpoche. Rinpoche has established many monasteries and buddhist studies centre within and outside Bhutan, among them are the Ranjung Woedsel Choeling Monastery (1989) for monks and Kunzang Choedon Nunnery (1993) for nuns and 4 retreat centres, they are all in East Bhutan. The board, lodging and livelihood of around 250 monks and nuns in this two monasteries are supported by the compassionate Rinpoche.
Rinpoche also travels worldwide frequently by the invitation of many Buddhist Centres to
propagate the lineage teachings. The superior mission of Rinpoche is to develop Buddha's teachings especially
the teachings of the Dudjom New Treasure. Rinpoche strives meticulously and tirelessly to preserve the Dudjom lineage and traditions. Followers and the disciples of Dudjom New Treasure Lineage
regard Rinpoche as the true successor of H.H Dudjom Rinpoche and especially the Bhutanese, highly regarded
and expected Rinpoche to be the lineage holder and to lead the dharma activities of this terma. With Rinpoche's unchangeable
compassion, the Dudjom New Treasure teachings will flourish worldwide to benefit all sentient beings.
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