I am delighted to share my invitation has been accepted by Khandro Dorje Phagmo Rinpoche, a Bhutanese emanation of Vajravahari (Tib. Dorje Phagmo) an aspect of the Tantric deity Vajrayogni with a sow’s head coming out of her head symbolizing overcoming ignorance. Her physical appearance, special marks on her body, spiritual qualities, and great natural compassion perfectly correspond to the signs of an emanation.
For some time, I have felt a deep desire to meet her in person and I am excited she accepted my invitation to visit the United States to offer teachings, blessings, and empowerments. Female tertöns are very rare, and Rinpoche‘s many miracles, such as leaving her hand and footprints in rocks and wooden floors, are well documented.
Khandro Dorje Phagmo Rinpoche’s birth was prophesied by Padmasambhava. She is the Abbess of Ngajur Pemachopheling Monastery, a culturally significant temple in Bhutan with strong ties to Samyé and Guru Rinpoche. Renowned as a healer and humanitarian, she also oversees an orphanage / home for the elderly and disabled as well as a shedra for monastics and lay practitioners to receive Dharma education.
She is celebrated for revealing numerous termas, including physical texts of Vajravarahi, a skullcup from Guru Rinpoche, a phurba, as well as Long Life practices of Simhamukha, Avalokitesvara and Vajrakilaya. I sincerely hope that you will join us in person and online when possible for Khandro Rinpoche’s upcoming teachings.
~ Lama Tsultrim Allione
Khandro Dorje Phagmo Rinpoche
A Miraculous Story
In the mystical kingdom of Bhutan, a remarkable spiritual leader, Khandro Dorje Phagmo Rinpoche, touches the lives of all who meet her. As an emanation of Vajravarahi, she carries forward an ancient lineage of wisdom with profound compassion and grace. Those fortunate enough to be in her presence often speak of her extraordinary healing abilities and the deep sense of peace she brings to all encounters.
Her very existence was heralded by great masters, including Padmasambhava himself, and later by both Sonam Zangpo Rinpoche and Rikey Jatral Thangtong Gyalpo Rinpoche. Even before her birth, the universe conspired to announce her coming – her mother witnessed radiant light streaming from a statue of Dorje Phagmo into her womb. On the blessed day of her birth, the sky itself celebrated with luminous rainbows encircling the sun, while light rays illuminated the forest where she was born.
When she was a fifteen-month-old toddler, with unwavering certainty announced she must be taken to her monastery and she guided a teenage girl carrying her through the mountains to Zilukha temple in Thimphu. What normally took two days of arduous travel was transformed into a miraculous four-hour journey. Upon arrival, they were met by an assembly of nuns who, though expecting a distinguished religious figure, found themselves in the presence of a remarkable child whose spiritual authority was unmistakable.
Read the full story in Tara Mandala’s February issue, pgs. 17-18.
Spring Tour Dates
May 30 – June 02 | Tara Mandala (Pagosa Springs, CO)
Avalokitesvara Teachings
June 6 – 8 | Orgyen Dorje Den (Alameda, CA)
Drölma Jigchobma (8th Tara) Empowerment & Teachings, with Kagö Blessing
June 13 – 15 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito (Solana Beach, CA)
Teachings & Kagö Blessing
Thanks to Tsultrim Allione’s heartfelt invitation, practitioners in the United States will have the precious opportunity to receive teachings, blessings, and empowerments from Khandro Dorje Phagmo. The auspicious interdependence and generosity of our sponsors makes it possible to offer these events on a donation basis, or only the food and housing costs at residential centers (in addition to donations and dana).