The Shamarpa, also known as Shamar Rinpoche, or more formally Künzig Shamar Rinpoche, is the second-oldest lineage of tulkus. He is one of the highest lineage holders of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibe
The 14th Shamarpa teaching
Chodag Yeshe Palzang, the 4th Shamar Rinpoche, 16th-century painting from the Rubin Museum of Art
Mipam Chokyi Wangchug (1584–1630), the 6th Shamar Rinpoche, 16th-century painting from the Rubin Museum of Art
Trinley Thaye Dorje is a claimant to the title of 17th Karmapa.
Shamarpa
…has its roots in feudalistic Tibetan history, and is connected with politics of China and India as well. The Karmapa candidates Ogyen Trinley Dorje and Thaye Dorje have met each other, and issued joint statements calling for cooperation, and the wish to find the 15th Shamar Rinpoche together. The 14th Shamarpa was…
Trinley Thaye Dorje in 2005
Trinley Thaye Dorje in ceremonial costume