His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chungtsang   
Head of Drikung Kagyu lineage
The first incarnation of Drikung Kyabgon Chungtsang Rinpoche was born in 1595.
The 36th successor of Drikung Kagyu Lineage and the 8th present reincarnation of
Drikung Kyabgon Chungtsang Rinpoche was born in Tibet in 1942, in the well known
Lhagyari family, the lineage of the Tibetan kings.

tutors and a few illustrious teachers.
tutors and a few illustrious teachers.


In 1959 the Chinese put him in prison for fifteen years. In 1980, His Holiness was
permitted to visit India for pilgrimage and in 1992, once again His Holiness came to
Jangchubling, Dehra Dun, India during the inauguration of Drikung Kagyu Institute.
During his visit in 1992, His Holiness gave many teachings and empowerments to
the public. His Holiness is at present living in Lhasa, Tibet.
The Four Immeasurable Wishes of Buddhism
Love: May all mother sentient beings, boundless as the sky, have happiness and  the causes of happiness.
Compassion: May they be liberated from suffering and the causes of suffering.
Bliss: May they never be separated from the happiness which is free from sorrow.
Equanimity: May they rest in equanimity, free from attachment and aversion.