Raktrul Rinpoche (Do Tulku Rinpoche) is the resident lama and spiritual guide of the center. He was recognized by H.H. Sakya Trizin at age 17 as the reincarnation of the 5th Raktrul Rinpoche, an incarnation line tracing back to the 1st Raktrul Rinpoche (17th century), a master of the Do Teng Monastery in East Tibet.

After his recognition, he received eleven years of training in Buddhist philosophy, practice, and debate at the Dzongsar Khyentse Chokyi Lodro Institute in India, graduating with the title of Acharya (Lopön). He has since taught at the Institute, in Tibetan schools, and has guided monks' retreats. Following his teacher's instructions, he now teaches regularly in Asia and Europe.

He has received teachings, transmissions, and initiations from some of the greatest masters of our time, including H.H. Dalai Lama, H.H. Sakya Trizin, Khenchen Kunga Wangchuk, Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, Dagchen Rinpoche, and Luding Khenchen Rinpoche.

Do Tulku Rinpoche is a lay practitioner who lives in Germany, where he teaches regularly. He is appreciated for his learned, interactive, and often unconventional, humorous way of communicating the Buddhist teachings.

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