Dr. Akong Tulku Rinpoche is an accomplished meditation master of the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhsim. His wisdom, visionand selfless dedication have established Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre, inspired the Holy Island Project and started many Samye Dzong and Rokpa centres worldwide. Understanding the challenges of modern times and assisted by practitioners of therapy and medicine, Rinpoche has also developed Tara Rokpa Therapy, now actively practised worldwide. Akong Rinpoche's compassionate activity, focussed through Rokpa International, brings education, healthcare, cultural support and income-generating skills to some of the poorest communities in Asia and Africa.