Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, a multifaceted and extraordinary individual born in the year 1961, is a highly respected and accomplished Bhutanese lama, filmmaker, and writer of great renown.
His cinematic pursuits have resulted in the creation of two notable films, The Cup, which was released in the year 1999, and Travellers and Magicians, which premiered in 2003, garnering significant attention and acclaim in the film industry.
In addition to his notable achievements in the world of filmmaking, Khyentse Norbu, as he is also known, has also made a significant contribution to the world of literature by penning the thought-provoking book What Makes You Not a Buddhist, which was published by Shambhala in the year 2007, offering readers a unique and insightful perspective on the principles and practices of Buddhism.
Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, a renowned tulku, is intimately linked with the revered Dzongsar Monastery, situated in the culturally rich and historically significant region of Derge, Eastern Tibet. This sacred site, steeped in the timeless traditions of Buddhism, holds a special place in the heart of many practitioners and scholars, and is deeply revered for its profound connection to the wisdom and teachings of the Buddha.
