Девятый Чегон
In 1966 the present Choegon Rinpoche took birth in a yogic family in the remote Himalayan town of Kinnaur. At the age of six he was recognized by His Holiness Karmapa and His Holiness Khamtrul Rinpoche to be the 9th Choegon Rinpoche. Formal enthronement at Khampagar Monastery in northern India was to be followed b years of rigorous training. His main teachers were Khamtrul Rinpoche, from whom he received the main Drukpa Kagyu lineage, and Dilgo Khyenste Rinpoche who gave him the teachings of the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. He also received the complete Drukpa Kagyu transmission from Adiu Rinpoche After completion of his training, His Eminence served as the Vajra Master of Khampagar Monastery for eight years, and as the president of the monastery for three years. Rinpoche's clarity in teaching, his brilliant presence, warmth and humour make him a much admired teacher. His Eminence has taught in Taiwan, Malaysia, Great Britain, France, Germany, Argentina and the United States.