H.E. Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche was born as the eldest daughter of Kyabje Mindrolling Trichen Gyurme Künzang Wangyal, the 11th Mindrolling throne holder of the Mindrolling lineage, which has produced this unique line of female masters, all exceptional teachers and yoginis. These remarkable women have been an inspiration for many generations. Khandro Rinpoche was recognized by the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa as the reincarnation of the great Dakini of Tshurphu, Khandro Orgyen Tsomo, the consort of the 15th Karmapa.
Rinpoche established Lotus Garden Retreat Center, the North American Seat of Mindrolling International, in Virginia in 2003. She has been teaching internationally for nearly two decades and is known for her powerful and direct style of instruction.
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