The primary mission of the H.E. Jigthub Rinpoche Mahayana Buddhist Church is to deepen, practice, teach, and spread the Buddhist worldview, while providing assistance to those in need. To achieve this, the Church is building its organizational structure, organizing the practice and teaching of the elements of faith, and developing methods and institutions of care. In pursuit of this goal, it engages in the following activities:

Public benefit activities

Buddhist religious activity

Buddhist spiritual care

Producing and distributing Buddhist relics

Leisure activities

Buddhist cultural activity, conservation of Buddhist cultural heritage

Child and youth protection, prevention

Public and social activities

Health care, disease prevention, healing, health rehabilitation, social activities, family support, care for the elderly

Interest representation

Environment protection

The great Dzogchen master was reincarnated as Thubten Dongak Thubten Kundue, who, under the guidance of Togden Sakya Shri (1853–1919), became a fully realized, initiated Dzogchen practitioner. Thubten Chetsham Rinpoche, who attained the rainbow body, received his fundamental Buddhist education and liturgical training from his father, Jangsi, up to the age of fourteen, under the tutelage of his grandfather, the venerable Lama Jamtsho. Following a prophecy by Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche (1926–2015), who later became one of Rinpoche’s most important teachers, Trulku Jigthub continued his advanced studies of Vajrayana Buddhism at Namdroling Monastery in Mysore, Karnataka, South India. This monastery, founded by Pema Norbu Rinpoche (1933–2009), served as Rinpoche’s academic and spiritual home for nine years. There, he studied the teachings of Sutrayana and Vajrayana under the guidance of many highly respected khenpos, lopöns, and tulkus.

During his studies, Rinpoche received numerous empowerments and teachings from various eminent masters. He received the Kama and Terma teachings, the Great Treasury of Rediscovered Teachings, and many Space Treasure teachings of the Palyul tradition from Pema Norbu Rinpoche. Additionally, he received the pith instructions of the Nyingthig lineage exclusively from Yangthang Rinpoche (1930–2016), and the Nyingthig transmission from Jigme Thiley Ozer Rinpoche (1927–2015) during his early years spent in Bhutan.

Kundue established monasteries in the villages of Kurtoe and Mongar in eastern Bhutan, and passed away in Aja Ney — the sacred land of the Hundred AH Syllables — after bringing immense benefit to the Dharma and to sentient beings.

As a continuation of his sacred mission, Lama Thubten Kundue was reincarnated on February 2, 1982, in the temple of Phuzhing Goenpa, located in the remote village of Soenamkhar, near the sacred land of Aja Ney. As if celebrating his return, even during the cool and dry winter months, the trees blossomed.

By the age of three, the young Rinpoche vividly remembered his previous life as Lama Thubten Kundue and shared his memories with remarkable accuracy. His parents, grandfather, and other close relatives were witnesses to these recollections. His Eminence Samtrul Rinpoche Jigme Pema Chophel (1922–1999) recognized him as the reincarnation of Lama Thubten Kundue and bestowed upon him the name Jigme Thubten.

“There is a saying in Vajrayana: ‘If you do not recount history authentically, it leads to the fault of disbelief.’ Therefore, it is essential to briefly recount the predecessor of Jigthub Rinpoche. Among Tokden Shakyashri’s renowned Bhutanese disciples or contemporaries were Lama Sonam Zangpo (1888–1982), Tenzin Gyatsho, Trulzhik Lama Gyaltsen (Gyaltshen Tulku Rinpoche), and Lama Thubten Kundue.”

The former Gyaltshen Tulku and Lama Thubten Kundue were great Vajra brothers, and the present-day Tulkus also share a very warm and cordial relationship.

According to the research of the current lama of Ugyen Guru Lhakhang in Pangbisa, Lama Thubten Kundue’s son, Tshetsham Rinpoche (1922–2008), devoted his life to solitary retreat. He received the complete teachings of the Great Perfection (Dzogchen) and the Six Yogas of Naropa from his father. Initially, Tshetsham Rinpoche became entangled in a misunderstanding with his root teacher and father. Lama Thubten Kundue withdrew to Aja Ney, undertaking a strict retreat for three years and three months, during which he gradually reduced his food intake to a minimum. Eventually, he was found in thukdam (a meditative death state). Much later, when the repentant son came to pay his respects, he found only the tiny earthly remains of his father. Deeply remorseful—resembling the story of Milarepa—Tshetsham Rinpoche used his father's sacred remains as an object of meditation. His father appeared to him in a dream and advised: “It’s all right, my dear son. Just complete the recitation of the Vajrasattva mantra 1,200,000 times.” After finishing the recitations, Tshetsham Rinpoche resolved to dedicate the rest of his life to strict retreat. He completely avoided human contact, receiving food only through a small opening and communicating solely through written messages, until his passing at the age of 86.

Tshetsham Rinpoche received his fundamental Buddhist education and liturgical training from his grandfather, the venerable Lama Jamtsho, up to the age of fourteen. Following a prophecy by Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche (1926–2015), who later became one of his most important teachers, Trulku Jigthub continued his advanced studies of Vajrayana Buddhism at Namdroling Monastery in Mysore, Karnataka, South India. This monastery, founded by Pema Norbu Rinpoche (1933–2009), served as his academic and spiritual home for nine years. There, he studied the teachings of Sutrayana and Vajrayana under the guidance of many highly respected khenpos, lopöns, and tulkus. 

During his studies, Rinpoche received numerous empowerments and guidance from various eminent masters.

He received the Kama and Terma teachings, including the Great Treasury of Rediscovered Teachings and many Space Treasure transmissions of the Palyul lineage from His Holiness Penor Rinpoche.

Additionally, he received the pith instructions of the Nyingthig lineage exclusively from Yangthang Rinpoche (1930–2016), and the Nyingthig transmission from Jigme Thrinley Özer Rinpoche (1927–2015) during his early years in Bhutan.

The first incarnation of Thubten Dhongag Rinpoche, a devoted follower of the Nyingthig tradition, received profound blessings and inspiration from the great Dzogchen master Patrul Rinpoche (1808–1887). The present Yangsi Rinpoche has deeply reconnected with the Nyingthig lineage through the teachings of Penor Rinpoche, Yangthang Rinpoche, Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche, Jigme Thrinley Özer Rinpoche, and many others. This spiritual heritage traces back to Dharmakaya Samantabhadra and flows through a sublime lineage of enlightened masters, including Garab Dorje, Manjushrimitra, Shri Singha, Vimalamitra, Guru Rinpoche, King Trisong Detsen, Yeshe Tsogyal, Longchen Rabjam, Jigme Lingpa, and Patrul Rinpoche.

 Recognizing the urgent global call of the Dharma, Rinpoche pursued English studies at Queen’s College in New York. Fluent in English, Rinpoche has since traveled extensively, touching the hearts of thousands worldwide with his profound knowledge and experience of the Dharma. He has offered teachings in cities such as Zurich (Switzerland), Vienna (Austria), the Maginot Line (Germany), Rome (Italy), the Pyrenees (on the French-Spanish border), Kuala Lumpur, Samayih, Malacca, and Johor (Malaysia), Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Nhatrang (Vietnam), Shambhala (Bangkok), Changi (Singapore), Auckland (New Zealand), Angkor (Cambodia), Bali (Indonesia), as well as Manhattan, New York, and Queens (USA).

Rinpoche has also established several dedicated Dharma centers, including the Jigme Salam Center (Vietnam), the Trulku Jigthub Center (Budapest, Hungary), and the Pema Jungney Center (Koh Samui, Thailand).

While Rinpoche occasionally dedicates time for short personal retreats, he remains deeply committed to numerous important Dharma projects. He oversees the functioning of a temple in Paro, and another in his birthplace of Mongar, Eastern Bhutan. Demonstrating unwavering dedication, Rinpoche is currently leading the development of a major retreat center in Punakha, named Jigthub Ling Choede.

May all be auspicious!

Thubten Dhongag Rinpoche was a master of the Nyingthig transmission lineage, whose blessings, teachings, and transmissions can be traced back to the great 19th-century Dzogchen master, Patrul Rinpoche. His Holiness Pema Norbu Rinpoche, His Holiness Yangthang Rinpoche, and His Holiness Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche—each a great Dzogchen master—were also holders of this sacred Nyingthig transmission lineage. Today, His Holiness Dodrup Rinpoche is regarded as the principal holder of the Dzogchen transmission. His Eminence Tulku Jigthub Rinpoche received transmissions and teachings from the aforementioned exalted Dzogchen masters. Thus, the transmissions, teachings, and blessings of the Venerable Tulku Jigme Thubten Rinpoche originate from Dharmakaya Samantabhadra and were passed down through Sambhogakaya Vajrasattva, Nirmanakaya Garab Dorje, followed by Manjushrimitra, the vidyadhara Shri Singha, Vimalamitra, Padmakara (Guru Rinpoche), King Trisong Deutsen and his consort Yeshe Tsogyal. These were then successively transmitted to Longchen Rabjam, who passed them to Jigme Lingpa, followed by Patrul Rinpoche. These transmissions and teachings were then bestowed upon the aforementioned great masters, from whom Tulku Rinpoche received them directly.

At present, although Tulku Rinpoche occasionally withdraws for short retreats, he devotes himself tirelessly to the benefit of others. He oversees a temple in Paro, Western Bhutan, as well as another in his birthplace in Eastern Bhutan. Both temples are in urgent need of renovation. Within each temple, the Sangha members work selflessly and with great dedication for the public benefit, striving to address the problems of society in various ways through the wisdom of the Buddha’s teachings.

SARVA MANGALAM!

3. A Foundation for Progress on the Spiritual Path
Dāna is not merely worldly support; it is a spiritual practice. It is the first step on the threefold Buddhist path: dāna (generosity), sīla (ethical conduct), and bhāvanā (meditation).

4. Practicing Compassion and Interconnection
Your offering does more than support a physical structure — it expresses a shared intention, strengthens collective awareness, and contributes to the betterment of the world.

Realization of Spiritual Teachings

A sacred Buddhist monument radiating peace and preserving the light of the Dharma.

We are pleased to share that the Royal Government of Bhutan’s Commission for Religious Organization, along with His Eminence Trulku Jigdhub Rinpoche, the Head Lama of Dhado-Ling Monastery, has issued an official statement of support for the construction of the Guru Rinpoche Meditation Center and the World Peace Stupa in Hungary.

The document confirms that the project is fully aligned with the spiritual principles of the Nyingma Mahayana Buddhist tradition, and that all related activities — including fundraising and construction — are being carried out with full authorization and blessing. The aim of the center is to strengthen the presence of the Mahayana tradition in Hungary and Europe, support practitioners, and provide a sacred space for the continuation of the teachings.

This spiritually committed and internationally recognized support ensures that every donation and contribution reaches its destination within a framework that is both legally and spiritually legitimate.