Born as Adam Friedensohn, Lama Rangbar Nyima Ozer, has studied and practiced extensively within the Vajrayana tradition for over 40 years under the guidance of many renowned Nyingmapa masters such as his Root Lama, His Holiness Dudjom Jigdral Yeshe Dorje, HH Dungse Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche, the Lord of Refuge, Chadral Sangye Dorje Rinpoche, Dungse Trinlay Norbu Rinpoche, Kyabje Trulshig Rinpoche, HE Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche, Lama Tharchin Rinpoche, Lama Kunzang Dorje Rinpoch, Acharya Dawa Chodrak Rinpoche and Khandroma Tsering Kachod Palmo.
Lama Rangbar's specialty is to bring traditional Buddhist teachings forward for modern audiences to help people transform their lives and actualize realization. Lama teaches according to the various vehicles of Buddhism and is well known for his invigorating and often challenging presentation the teachings. Although he often employs playful humor, he makes sure that the teachings retain their ancient authenticity and gravity while keeping their presentation relevant for practitioners in today's world.
During a 25 year period living, working and practicing in Nepal, Lama Rangbar established several organizations in the fields of Solar and renewable energy technologies for remote villages, electric vehicles and philanthropy through his not for profit ,organization the Himalayan Light Foundation. Lama is also the founder of The Bodhivastu Foundation for Enlightened Activity and is responsible for overseeing the construction of The Stupa of The Great Awakening slated for New York State. Lama currently tours worldwide teaching at various centers and serves as the spiritual director of meditation centers in New York, Germany, and Sankhu Vajrayogini in Nepal.
A Prayer written by The Venerable Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche for the Longevity of Lama Rangbar Nyima Ozer
