This week our sangha observed the 13th Dechö (Parinirvana) Anniversary of Lama Tharchin Rinpoche—a time to remember with deep gratitude the immeasurable kindness he showed in establishing the Dudjom lineage in the West and in guiding so many students onto the path of awakening.

Although Lama Tharchin Rinpoche is no longer with us in physical form, his wisdom, blessings, and compassionate activity continue to reach us in countless ways. One of the most direct is through the recordings he left behind.

For those engaged in the Ngondro, listening to Rinpoche chant these sacred liturgies is much more than hearing a beautiful recitation. It is an opportunity to connect directly with the living lineage. His voice carries the confidence, devotion, and realization of a master who practiced these teachings throughout his life and transmitted them with boundless compassion.

We are deeply fortunate that these precious recordings have been lovingly preserved by Libby Luning through the Heart Teachings of Lama Tharchin project. Thanks to her years of dedication, students today—and for generations to come—can continue to hear Rinpoche’s voice and receive the inspiration of his teachings.

Many of these recordings are available through a monthly subscription to Heart Teachings of Lama Tharchin, while others can be accessed freely through SoundCloud, Vimeo, and YouTube. These archives are an extraordinary treasure for anyone wishing to deepen their connection with Lama Tharchin Rinpoche and the Dudjom lineage.

Today, we share a treasured recording of Lama Tharchin Rinpoche chanting the Concise Dudjom Tersar Ngondro. Click below to listen. 

For those who are practicing the Ngondro, hearing Rinpoche chant these sacred liturgies is more than simply listening to beautiful recitation. It is an opportunity to connect with the living lineage. His voice carries the cadence, devotion, and confidence of a realized master who practiced these teachings throughout his life and offered them so generously to others.

Whether you chant along with the recording, use it to support your daily practice, or simply listen with a heart of devotion, may it strengthen your connection to the lineage and inspire your own path.

As we remember Lama Tharchin Rinpoche, may we honor his legacy in the way he most encouraged us: by practicing sincerely, cultivating bodhicitta, and recognizing the inseparability of the guru’s wisdom mind from our own.

May hearing his voice be a source of inspiration, bring blessings to your practice and deepen your connection to the Dudjom lineage.

With heartfelt gratitude to our precious teacher.

A heartfelt thank you goes to Libby Luning, whose devotion and tireless work have made it possible for Lama Tharchin Rinpoche’s voice and teachings to remain available to students around the world. Her dedication has become an invaluable service to the Dudjom lineage and to all who cherish Lama Tharchin Rinpoche’s teachings.

About the recording:
Lama Tharchin Rinpoche recites the Concise Dudjom Tersar Ngondro according to the melody he originally taught the sangha at Pema Osel Ling. This recording was made in the mid-1990s to guide sangha in reciting the practices from Vajrayana Foundation’s original Daily Practice Book.

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