Kyabje Chatral Sangye Dorje Rinpoche, born in 1913 in Kham, Tibet, is a living Buddha in the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism. He is the Vajra Regent of the Longchen Nyingthig, Dudjom Tersar and Sera Khandro lineages and considered to be a mind emanation of Guru Padmasambhava, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. He is revered throughout the Himalayan region for his compassionate activities, such as the promotion of vegetarianism and saving the lives of animals.

Compassionate Action: The Teachings of Chatral Rinpoche is a book compiling his biography and autobiography, interviews, photographs, and various teachings from over the years. It is now available in English, Spanish, Russian, Indonesian and Hungarian. This website offers information on Chatral Rinpoche and Compassionate Action for the benefit of all beings. Sarva Mangalam. May it be auspicious!