Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche

Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche (1914–1983) was the Master Debate Partner and one of the teachers of the Dalai Lama. A learned master of all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism, Serkong Rinpoche helped re-establish the Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in India. He made two teachings tours of North America and Europe, touching the hearts of all he met with his practical wisdom, humor and down-to-earth manner.

A Portrait of Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche Dr. Alexander Berzin Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche: Master Debate Partner and Assistant Tutor of His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama.

Interview about Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche – Dr. Berzin

Dr. Alexander Berzin

Dr. Berzin’s recollections of his relation with his teacher.

Interview about Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche – Alan Turner

Alan Turner

Alan Turner, Serkong Rinpoche’s “Westerner Yogi’s,” recollections of his relation with his teacher.

Traditional Presentation of the Lam-rim Graded Path

Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche

Using traditional examples, Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche explains the graded path, emphasizing the importance of appreciating and taking full advantage of our precious human life.

Commentary on “The Foundation for Good Qualities” – Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche The foundation for developing all good qualities is learning and applying the basic lam-rim teachings to our lives.

Equalizing and Exchanging Self with Others

Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche

To reach enlightenment and benefit all others, we need to regard everyone as equal and instead of cherishing only ourselves, cherish all others as our primary concern.