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The present Kunzig Shamarpa, Mipham Chokyi Lodro was recognized by the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje as the 14th Shamarpa reincarnation. Shamar Rinpoche received the entire cycle of Kagyu teachings from H.H. the 16th Karmapa, staying with him until his death in 1981.
Since then he has devoted his efforts to the many projects initiated by the late 16th Karmapa. He has completed the reprinting of the Tengyur, a body of two hundred and fourteen volumes in which prominent Indian and Tibetan masters elucidate the teachings given by the historical Buddha Shakyamuni.
Shamar Rinpoche also supports and offers guidance to Rumtek Monastery, the seat of the sixteenth Karmapa. He co-founded and brought into being the Karmapa International Buddhist Institute, New Delhi, India. The Institute currently offers courses in Buddhist studies for both monastic and lay students. Shamar Rinpoche frequently travels abroad where he teaches at the many Kagyu centers world-wide.
