Patron Kings Series
A series of discussions with Rinpoche
In 2002, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche began identifying some of the great patrons of Buddhism, from Shakyamuni's own patron, Sudatta Anathapindika to the warlord king Ashoka. Without these patrons, Buddhism would have had little chance to flourish. In every Khyentse Foundation Communique, Rinpoche shares the life story of one of these inspiring patrons.Patron Kings Series:
Part I: King Ashoka of India
Part II: Tenpa Tsering
Part III: Sudatta Anathapindika
Part IV: King Tran Nhan Tong of Vietnam
Part V: Songtsen Gampo
Part VI: King Trisong Deutsen
Part VII: Khyentse Foundation As a Patron of Buddhism
Part VIII: Prince Shotoku of Japan
Part IX: Gene Smith and TBRC
Part X: Khenpo Kunga Wangchuk and DKCLI
Part XI: King Jigme Dorje Wangchuk of Bhutan
