Khenpo Karma Tharchin Rinpoche (3 February 1924 – 6 October 2019), widely known by his abbreviated name Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, was a senior lama of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. Before his death he served as abbot of Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD) Monastery in Woodstock, New York.
Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche practiced and taught Mahamudra and Dzogchen and served as Retreat Master for several three-year retreats. He taught Buddhist history and philosophy at every level, wrote several books on philosophy and the practice of meditation, and conferred initiation at every level of Vajrayana practice, including Anuttarayogatantra. He hosted visits and teachings by the lamas of the Karma Kagyu and other lineages, including a visit to KTD by the 14th Dalai Lama in September 2006, and in late May 2008 presided over the enthronement of the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje in his principal seat in the West at KTD.
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Some of their strengths
Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Optimistic, Altruistic, Intellectual, Analytical, Hardworking, Loyal, and Generous.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who looks for jobs that tend to reflect their identity.
Adventurous and Free
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.
Optimistic and Frank
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche as someone who is optimistic, principled, adventurous, and direct.
A person who isn't shy about expressing their opinions, loves competition, loves learning things themself, who is known for being inventive and original, and who loves being surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Wise and Deep
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche is someone who tends to have an internal innate wisdom, and who people tend to see as an "old soul".
They are also someone who is confident and creative, and who has a love for starting new projects, inventing new things, and giving back to the community.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche's challenges
While Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche can be Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, Suspicious, Stubborn, Pushy, Restless, and Temperamental.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Pushy and Restless
Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche is someone who can be arrogant and bossy, who can have difficulty concentrating and focusing, be unable to separate emotions from business decisions, and who can engage in excessive spending in support of an expensive lifestyle and habits.
Serious and Callous
Finally, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
