Kushok Bakula Rinpoche

During a recent visit to Nimu in Ladakh, the Prime Minister of India recalled greatness of Ladakh’s culture as well as the noble teachings of Kushok Bakula Rimpoche.

  • Kushok Bakula Rimpoche was a prominent Buddhist monk, statesman and international diplomat often called “The architect of Modern Ladakh”.
  • Rinpoche is believed to be the 19th incarnation of Bakula, one of the 16 arhats or disciples of Buddha.

Contribution/Initiative

  • He made a detailed case for Ladakh to remain a part of India following an attack by tribal raiders from Pakistan and talk of UN-backed plebiscite.
  • He played a pivotal role in ensuring Ladakh is ....
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