His Eminence Ngorchen (Luding Khenchen) Tenpai Nyima, 75th Head of the Ngor subsect of Sakya Order of Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, our beloved Root Guru, displayed the passing into mahaparinirvana on Wednesday morning of the 28th of December 2022.

Born in 1931 in Tibet, Ngorchen Tenpai Nyima became the 75th Ngor Throne Holder after completing his formal studies and training. After the situational change in Tibet in 1959, Rinpoche resided in India and travelled extensively worldwide, including Australia in 2004, sharing the teachings of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas with so much love and compassion. 

Many Buddhist centre members in Australia, including Kyegu Buddhist Institute members, were incredibly fortunate to have met Rinpoche and received teachings.

Rinpoche may no longer be with us in his physical emanation form, but all the devotees and friends may reminisce about the opportunities you had seeing and hearing the Root Guru teach. Holding him in your heart with loving kindness and engaging in any Dharmic practice you are familiar with would be an exceptionally meritorious deed, and dedicate your merit and virtue for the benefit of all sentient beings. That includes yourself and all your loved ones.