Lodi Gyari Rinpoche, a renowned Tibetan Buddhist leader and diplomat, entered this world in the year 1949, in the picturesque region of Nyarong, Tibet, which was then under the dominion of China. He spent his formative years in this culturally rich and spiritually vibrant land, surrounded by the majestic Himalayan mountains and the tranquil beauty of the Tibetan Plateau.
Later in life, Lodi Gyari Rinpoche would travel to the United States, where he would eventually pass away on October 29, 2018, in the bustling city of San Francisco, California. Despite the vast distance between his birthplace and his final resting place, Lodi Gyari Rinpoche's legacy would continue to inspire and influence countless individuals around the world, a testament to his tireless efforts to promote peace, understanding, and compassion.