PADLING TESAR AWAM LINEAGE HOLDER
H.H.Khenchen Lama Rinpoche
H.H. Khenchen Lama Rinpoche was unusually compassionate and enjoyed meditation as a very young child. His mom, Urgen Drolma, who has passed to Paranirvana, was an advanced Dzogchen practitioner. She strongly encouraged him to undergo rigorous study and practice. On her advice, Rinpoche undertook twenty-five years of traditional Tibetan Buddhist study. This included philosophy, meditation, logic, medicine, astrology, languages, grammar, lexicography, dance, and drama. He also spent a cumulative total of four years in solitary retreat.
In 1997, in Rinpoche’s final years of his initial formal education and training, he received the title of Khenpo. After further study, in 1999, he received the title of Khenchen. In 2001, after further study, H.H. Drigung Kyabogon Chetsang Rinpoche, Phagdru Insititute, Kathmandu, Nepal, also conferred the Khenchen title on Rinpoche. Since then, Rinpoche has taught in America, Europe, and Asia.
H.H. Khenchen Lama Rinpoche’s activity now continues his Paddling Terser Lineage that began with H.H. Padma Dragngag Lingpa.
Rinpoche has revealed many Treasures. These Treasures are in three divisions: ‘La’ which are Guru Yoga meditations; ‘Dzog’ which are Dzogchen tantras and ‘Thuk’ which are yidam practices. These are the focus of his teachings and writings.
His Holiness also teaches in the Rime tradition which utilizes the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha and other Tibetan Buddhist Masters.
H.H. Khenchen Lama Rinpoche states that the Paddling Terser covers all Nine Yanas or levels of Tibetan Buddhism from Sutra to Atiyoga. That is, it has the entire path by which a beginner can have enlightenment rapidly.
H.H. Khenchen Lama Rinpoche’s motivation this life is to share the profound teachings of this direct lineage from Guru Rinpoche with those who are interested in Tibetan Buddhism and meditation training. This direct lineage has led yogis and yoginis to complete freedom from suffering and to enlightenment over the past twelve centuries.
ABOUT AWAM GESAR MONASTERY
Awam Gesar Monastery follows the great Padling lineage of Tibetan Buddhism and works under the compassionate guidance of H.H. Khenchen Lama Rinpoche. Rinpoche is the reincarnation of an important Terton (treasure revealer), Padma Dagnag Lingpa, who was the reincarnation of Nubchen Sangye Yeshe, one of the five main disciples of the great indian master, Guru Padmasambhava, the second buddha. Nubchen Sangye Yeshe was the founder of the Yogi lineage of tibetan buddhism.
In early 2018, H.H. Khenchen Lama Rinpoche had an auspicious dream in which he saw a vision of a wonderful monastery, established in the country of Slovenia, Europe. Rinpoche said that there is the right karma for that and that it will greatly benefit many sentient beings in Europe. Rinpoche is an accomplished Dream Yoga master and his visions are always correct.
Rinpoche has given the monastery the name “Awam Gesar”. Awam means union of wisdom and compassion. Gesar is the name of the victorious enlightened King Gesar of Ling in Tibet and a powerful Dharma protector, a Nirmanakaya emanation of Guru Padmasambhava.
Following his compassionate advice, Rinpoche’s faithful students in Slovenia succesfully registered Awam Gesar Monastery in June 2018 as a Buddhist community at the slovenian government (at the Office for Religious Communities).
Rinpoche very kindly visited Slovenia in April 2018 and compassionately bestowed upon members of Awam Gesar monastery and other attendees many precious empowerments and transmissions of H.H. Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche, his predecessor’s (Padma Dragnag Lingpa’s) and his own termas, spiritual treasures, from this lifetime. Following Rinpoche’s advice, we started organizing weekly group practices and meditations in the capital city.
SUPPORT THE FINAL PAYMENT FOR LAND ACQUISITION
Supporting the Teachings of His Holiness Khenchen Lama Rinpoche
Appeal for Sacred Sponsorship – AWAM YOGA CENTRE
Purchase of Land — Bursnice, Slovenia
With profound respect and devotion, we humbly invite benefactors and friends of the Dharma to support the purchase of land for the Awam Yoga Centre in Bursnice, Slovenia.
This project is dedicated to the preservation, continuation, and flourishing of the Awam lineage, and to safeguarding the authentic teachings of His Holiness Khenchen Lama Rinpoche for present and future generations.
The Awam Yoga Centre is envisioned as a permanent spiritual sanctuary for yoga, meditation, retreat, and study, serving as a living vessel for wisdom, compassion, and enlightened activity.
Financial Roadmap & Milestones
To secure this sacred ground and build facilities that will serve practitioners for generations, we have set a clear fundraising path. We are grateful to have already raised the initial €100,000.
Milestone Date | Funding Goal | Objective |
March 2026 | €100,000 | Second installment for land acquisition |
June 2026 | €115,000 | Final land balance to secure ownership |
Sept 2026 | €400,000 | Construction of additional retreat rooms, toilet |
There are many ways to help as a sponsor.
Every offering, large or small, becomes a meaningful cause for preserving the lineage and benefiting countless beings.
Sponsorship Levels
Emerald Sponsor —€10,000
- 9″ Guru Rinpoche “Looks Like Me” Statue (1)
- Awam Victory Banner (1)
- Auspicious Pure Land Lungta Banner (1)
- Orgyen ling Tibetan Incense (1)
- Awam Vajra Armor Amulet (1)
Diamond Sponsor —€5,000
- Awam Wealth-Attracting Vase (1)
- Awam Victory Banner (1)
- Auspicious Pure Land Thangka (1)
- Awam Protective Wheel (1)
- Manjushri Nectar Pill (1)
Platinum Sponsor —€3,000
- Awam Stupa (1)
- Twenty-One Taras Sacred Text by Khenchen Lama (1)
- Awam Badge (1)
- Awam Khata (1)
- Orgyen ling Tibetan Incense (1)
Gold Sponsor — €1,000
- Awam Vajra Armor Amulet (1)
- Khenchen Lama’s Photo with Thumbprint (1)
- Awam Smoke Offering Powder (1)
- Awam Rosary (1)
- Orgyen ling Tibetan Incense (1)
Silver Sponsor — €500
- Awam Meditation Belt (1)
- Awam Khata (1)
- Awam Tea Cup (1)
- Awam Bracelet (1)
- Thirty-Seven Verses on the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life Sacred Text (1)
Bronze Sponsor — €50
- Awam King Gesar Tsa Tsa (1)
All offerings are dedicated through prayer and practice for the long life and enlightened activity of His Holiness Khenchen Lama Rinpoche, for the flourishing of the Awam lineage, and for the peace and awakening of all sentient beings.
Donation & Sponsorship Inquiries
To offer sponsorship or to learn more about the many ways to support this sacred project, please contact Awam Gesar Monastery:
Jamgon Lama
Email: jamgon@gesar.si
Dr. Mihael Kasas
Email: rinchen@gesar.si
General Office
Email: office@khenchenlama.com
Awam Gesar Monastery
For the Establishment of the Awam Yoga Centre
Bursnice, Slovenia