Azin or Andzin Rinpoche is an incarnate lama (
tulku) in the
Karma Kagyu school of
Tibetan Buddhism associated with Palnge Monastery in
Gegyal. Their
reincarnations have been known for strict retreat practices and diligence in mastering the
sutras. They have also been closely associated with
Sherap Monastery and
Tai Situpa as many of the reincarnations received their education there.
The current incarnation, Karma Thubten Trinlay Gyurme, was born on 22 March 1984.