Changling Rinpoche was recognized by His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and Penor Rinpoche as the principal tulku of Changchup Ling Nyingma monastery of Central Tibet. He is a lineage holder of the Rechung Kagyu and the Nyingma Northern Treasures (Changter) tradition, which is based on the terma of Rigdzin Godemchen.

Changling Rinpoche received teachings and transmissions from His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. When Rinpoche was 12 years old, he entered the Shechen Shedra and completed his studies at the age of 20. He has continued to teach at the shedra and has been in charge of teaching the monastics the ritual traditions of the Shechen lineage.

Rinpoche, who teaches in English, has taught extensively in Australia and North America, within our Shambhala mandala since 2004. His humour and joyous confidence are infectious and inspiring. He is an excellent translator and has been working with the Nalanda Translation Committee since 2008.