In 1965 at the age of eight, Popa Rabjam Rinpoche became a monk in Khamtrul Rinpoche’s monastery in Tashi Jong, Himachal Pradesh. He was later recognized by H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche as the reincarnation of one of the three Rinpoches at Nub Gon Paljor Ling monastery in Gonjo in the west of Kham province in Tibet. Nub Gon Monastery is one of 200 branches of the original Khampagar monastery and was built in the 17th century. Ancient Tibetan scriptures revealed that Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) meditated for full three days and nights in a special cave situated in Gon Jo, near to Nub Gon Paljor Ling which flourished during the spread of the Drukpa Lineage under the guidance of the First Khamtrul Rinpoche Ngawang Tenphel.

Nub Gon was severely damaged during the Cultural Revolution and it is Popa Rabjam Rinpoche’s sincerest intention to return it to its former state. So as to facilitate this and many other charitable projects, he initiated the incense-making project in Tashi Jong under the auspices of Togden Amtin, and the help of monks from the monastery and personal friends. Popa Rabjam Rinpoche's wishes for the proceeds from these activities to be used towards other projects benefiting the Tashi Jong community.

For more information on Popa Rabjam Rinpoche and his activities, please visit his official website: www.fnm.in