Brief biography of His Eminent Gazi Rinpoche
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n 1983, Rinpoche had taken monastic vow (Gelong) at the main temple of Buddhist at Dharamsala, he was named Tenzin Gawa Thupten Lekshi. Since then, he became more immersed in the Buddhist way of life. The accumulation of the Buddhist teachings and using this for the welfare of all became his main objective In 1985, after the witnessing of several auspicious signs, he was recognized as the reincarnation of the Third Gazi Rinpoche. After this recognition, on July 12 of the same year, he was invited to GanjangSerkongKhamtsen, He was enthroned in that Khamtsen under the supervision of the master TanzenTsering and moreover under the special guidance of the great master, His Eminence GingtsenKunga. Thereafter Rinpoche continued the studies of the five Buddhist philosophies. In 1987, Rinpoche successfully competed in 20 kinds of Sangha debates. In 1992, he participated in an Uma debate which went on for five days and four nights. This gave rise to a high respect for the Rinpoche from the Masters as well as the monks from the Monastery. He has also participated in the famous Buddhist Lingsel prayer and debate. He has attended many Buddhist teachings and received several sacred mantras from various eminent masters, namely, His Holiness, His Eminence Dhamalochoe Rinpoche, His Eminence Panglang Rinpoche, and His Eminence GadhenTsenshao Rinpoche. In 1998, he also received many special mantras from His Eminence, Master NyimaGyaltsen Rinpoche. Gazi Rinpoche undertook the Gelu examination, considered to be the highest and the most difficult examination in the academics of Buddhism and which itself stretches to six years. In 2000, he successfully completed all the debates and analyses in the three biggest Monasteries of Tibet, and then obtained the GeshiLharampa doctorate degree. In 2001, he went to Gyumey Monastery where he stayed for one year, after which he got the top doctorate degree of GeshiNyarampa. Thereafter, he was considered to be one of the most learned and widely respected Masters of Tibet. Since 2003, he has been traveling across the World to countries such as Mongolia, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Bhutan, Italy as well as Tibet, in order to spread the goodness of the Buddhist philosophies.
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In 2015, on the Dechok prayer occasion of Gyumey Tantric Monastery, Rinpoche successfully completed his Maha Tantric debate in front of thousands of Buddhist masters and monks. In 2016, he was appointed as the First term of discipline master, during his term, he beautifully completed all mandatory Buddhist holy books reciting and other traditional session, which left remarkable memories to the monastery and monks. His compassion and wisdom have attracted a great number of students in various countries. His commitment is towards achieving peace and prosperity for all by enriching people’s spirituality through the time-tested wisdom of Buddhism. Gazi Rinpoche believes that if one can help others, that person has a sacred duty to do so, irrespective of the circumstances or hurdles in the way.
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3rd Gazi Rinpoche Jeytsum
4th Gazi Rinpoche
Lobsang Tenbi Nyima
Tenzin Gawa Thupten Lekshi
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During Rinpoche’s Geshe Lharam’s Graduation Ceremony In Year 2000, Rinpoche successfully completed his study in the five majaor treatises of Buddhism at Gaden Jangtse Monastery in India. He was conferred the Geshe Lharam Degree which is the Doctorate degree in Buddhist Philosophy. Pictured here is Rinpoche with his father and students after the official graduation ceremony.
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Joint Gyumey Tantric monastery In 2001, he went to Gyumey Monastery where he studied for one year, after which he attained the Madhyamaka degree after successfully completing the training of listening and contemplating on Madhyamaka Philosophy.
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Rinpoche is doing Fire Prayer in Mongolia Rinpoche was conducting Fire Prayer Ceremony in Mongolia
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Rinpoche gives teaching to the local Mongolians From 2010 to 2018, Rinpoche often visits Mongolia, he gives many teachings and Initiations to thousands of Mongolians. 11
Rinpoche visits local Mongolian School In 2013, Rinpoche visited schools and gave teachings to thousands of Mongolians.
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Rinpoche conducts prayers at Mongolian monastery in 2010
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Rinpoche was giving teachings to the public in 2011.
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Rinpoche gives teachings to public in 2011
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Rinpoche giving teaching to hundreds of Buddhists in Italy in 2018
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Inauguration Ceremony of Kadam Sutra Tantra Buddhist Center in Singapore in November 2010
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Rinpoche giving teaching to thousands of Mongolians in 2010
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Rinpoche’s Singaporean students visited Gaden Jangtse Monastery in South India
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Rinpoche freed fishes in Hongkong during a Liberation Ceremony
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Rinpoche giving teachings and held a World Peace Prayer in Penang, Malaysia in August 2011
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With his students at his monastery at South India
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Rinpoche conducting a World Peace Prayer in Toronto Canada 33
Rinpoche gives teaching to thousands of Buddhist followers in Arunachal Pradesh at North India in 2013
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Rinpoche giving teachings to his Italian students at a Buddhist Centre, Ghe Pel Ling in Lombardia, Milano Italy in 2018.
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