Interview with Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche by Khenpo Tsering Tashi from the Rongsom Channel

In this delightful conversation between Khenpo Tsering Tashi from the Rongsom Buddhist Channel and Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, Rinpoche answers questions about a wide variety of topics, including his own life story, his relationship with his teachers, and his world wide dharma activities. The interview contains many precious gems of dharma teaching and advice. The original language is Tibetan, you can listen to the interview in Tibetan at @rongsomchannel . 00:00:02 Introduction by Khenpo 00:02:48 Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche introduces himself 00:03:24 About family 00:04:01 Early days 00:04:37 Karmapa and Rumtek 00:05:15 Kunu Lama Tenzin Gyaltsen 00:05:33 Early days in Nepal, Monastery and Nunnery 00:07:08 Rangjung Yeshe Institute 00:07:44 Translators 00:08:54 Academic Buddhists 00:12:09 Study and Practice at Rangjung Yeshe Institute 00:13:44 Scholar-Practitioner 00:16:00 Discussions with scientists 00:20:26 World is improving but also degenerating 00:24:49 Discipline, meditation, wisdom 00:25:58 Tibetan language is essential for certain studies and understanding 00:28:59 More knowledge of Buddha Dharma brings about a more peaceful world 00:29:10 Mahakaruna and Mahasunyata 00:33:06 700 people from al l over doing ’Ngondro’ 00:34:15 Why are so many Himalayan people joining? 00:34:50 Legacy of my father Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche 00:36:09 Theravada and Vajracharya in Nepal 00:42:08 Some points I learned from Kunu Lama Tenzin Gyaltsen 00:46:06 1000 Buddha statues for the Lumbini Temple 00:49:32 More points from Kunu Lama Tenzin Gyaltsen 00:53:51 Monastic community is extremely important 00:55:50 Blind faith 00:58:59 The Four Seals of the Dharma as an introduction 01:00:12 Vajrayana in India and Tibet 01:01:44 Spread of Tibetan Buddhism and the importance of Tibetan language 01:08:44 Online Buddhist studies, like Tara’s Triple Excellence 01:09:22 Centers around the world 01:10:01 About my teachers and gurus 01:10:32 The Karmapa 01:11:28 Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche 01:12:34 Kunu Lama Tenzin Gyeltsen 01:14:10 Khenpo Pentse 01:15:27 Chogye Trichen Rinpoche 01:15:39 Sakya Gongma Rinpoche 01:16:13 Yondzin Lamas and Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche 01:16:39 Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche 01:18:07 A meeting with Soktse Rinpoche 01:22:25 Final address to viewers 01:24:15 Final prayers