How the Lay Krodhikali Practitioner Groups Began
A wish to make authentic practice accessible
The original account describes how Kabje Dungzin Garab Dorje Rinpoche observed the devotion of the wives of yogis attending a Krodhikali tsok at the Memorial Chorten in Thimphu, Bhutan. This inspired him to consider organized practice groups for laypeople.
Consulting Dungse Thinley Norbu Rinpoche
The account says that Garab Dorje Rinpoche discussed the idea with Dungse Thinley Norbu Rinpoche. The emphasis was not on unrestricted participation, but on lay practitioners who would practice sincerely, diligently and with renunciation.
From Thimphu to other countries
The first organized lay group in Thimphu grew into a wider network of Dharma houses in Bhutan and abroad. Each group was to have qualified guidance and a connection to the living lineage.
Historical figures, not current totals
The numbers of Dharma houses and practitioners mentioned in the older article reflect the time it was written, not a verified count in 2026.
Why transmission still matters
The expansion of lay participation is not the same as permission for anyone to perform advanced practices without the appropriate empowerment, transmission and instruction.