Khyentse Yeshe Namkhai

Khyentse Yeshi Namkhai, son of the great Dzogchen master Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, was born in Rome in 1970. At an early age, he was recognized by H.H. Sakya Trizin as the reincarnation of Khyentse Rinpoche Chökyi Wangchug, an important Dzogchen Master and the maternal uncle of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu. After receiving a Western and Buddhist education, Yeshi studied philosophy at Rome University and engineering at Bologna University, subsequently working as manager and I.T. business consultant.

 

In 2007, Yeshi visited central Tibet where he received a rapturous welcome at the predecessor’s monastery. Following a number of clear and important dreams, he then recognised that his life’s work lay in keeping the Dzogchen Teaching and Dzogchen Community alive. Since this time, he has travelled extensively giving Dzogchen teachings worldwide. Due to his Western upbringing, his contemporary style offers a fresh and direct insight into the Dzogchen tradition.