Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche (1930–2002) was a prominent Tibetan teacher in the Nyingma school of Vajrayana Buddhism, recognized for his teachings, melodic chanting, and artistic talents in sculpture and painting. As the sixteenth tülku of the Chagdud lineage, he became a spiritual guide to thousands across the globe. His centers, known as Chagdud Gonpa, primarily emphasize the Nyingma traditions of Padmasambhava. He was influential in spreading Tibetan Buddhism in the West, merging spiritual practice with artistic expression.
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Meaning of the name - Chagdud
The meaning of Chagdud is unknown and likely not established. It may be a unique name with a personal or family significance.
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Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Death: Três Coroas
Occupation: painter | teacher
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Ephemeris for August 12, 1930
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 12, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 12, 2025 |
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| Sun | 19 Leo 14 | 20 Leo 14 | 22 Scorpio 37 |
| Moon | 24 Pisces 47 | 3 Aries 42 | 21 Virgo 26 |
| Mercury | 13 Virgo 13 | 4 Leo 21 | 27 Scorpio 38 |
| Venus | 2 Libra 57 | 14 Cancer 37 | 3 Sagittarius 46 |
| Mars | 19 Gemini 51 | 3 Libra 35 | 10 Leo 47 |
| Jupiter | 10 Cancer 5 | 14 Cancer 10 | 20 Cancer 14 |
| Saturn | 6 Capricorn 12 | 1 Aries 3 | 8 Capricorn 55 |
| Uranus | 15 Aries 10 | 1 Gemini 14 | 11 Aries 56 |
| Neptune | 2 Virgo 47 | 1 Aries 46 | 5 Virgo 38 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 58 | 2 Aquarius 9 | 20 Cancer 46 |
| Rahu | 27 Aries 5 | 19 Pisces 38 | 22 Aries 3 |
| Ketu | 27 Libra 5 | 19 Virgo 38 | 22 Libra 3 |
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