The Buddhist teacher Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi (born Ugyen Tenzin Jigme Lhundrup), recognized as the reincarnation (Yangsi) of the famed Nyingma teacher Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910–1991), is no longer affiliated with the monastery that Dilgo Khyentse had founded, Shechen Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal. (The monastery had been first built in Tibet but was rebuilt in Kathmandu after its destruction during the Chinese Cultural Revolution.)
According to a statement released by the monastery last week:
“In consideration of Khyentse Yangsi’s repeated statements that he does not regard himself as a ‘Shechen Lama,’ and in light of numerous concerning incidents, we sadly confirm that Khyentse Yangsi, Ugyen Tenzin Jigme Lhundrup, is no longer affiliated with Shechen Monastery — founded by Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche — and is relieved of all associated duties and responsibilities until further notice.”
While no “concerning incidents” are further addressed in Shechen’s announcement, Khentse Yangsi has reportedly been the subject of allegations of impropriety, none of which have yet been substantiated.