Chakung Jigmed Wangdrak Rinpoche is a fourth-generation descendant of the great 19th century Vajrayana master, Traktung Dudjom Lingpa. Rinpoche was born in Golok, Tibet, and was recognized at 15 as the reincarnation of Rigzin Longsel Nyingpo. In addition to his education at Larung Gar Monastery, he received pith Dzogchen instructions and empowerments from Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche, and teachings from Kunzang Wangmo, a deeply revered woman lama in Tibet. Both of these teachers encouraged him to preserve and teach the Dudjom lineage. In Tibet,…