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[[Ngor]] ([[Wyl.]] ''[[ngor]]'') — one of the two main subschools of the [[Sakya]] [[tradition]], founded by [[Ngorchen Kunga Zangpo]] (1382-1456). It is characterized by its rigorous [[discipline]] and [[knowledge]] of the [[tantra]]s. It is famous for the so-called '[[Seven mandalas of Ngor]]': [[Guhyasamaja]], [[Hevajra]], [[Chakrasamvara]], [[Vajrayogini]], [[Vajrabhairava]], [[Sarvavidya]] and [[Mahakala]]. | [[Ngor]] ([[Wyl.]] ''[[ngor]]'') — one of the two main subschools of the [[Sakya]] [[tradition]], founded by [[Ngorchen Kunga Zangpo]] (1382-1456). It is characterized by its rigorous [[discipline]] and [[knowledge]] of the [[tantra]]s. It is famous for the so-called '[[Seven mandalas of Ngor]]': [[Guhyasamaja]], [[Hevajra]], [[Chakrasamvara]], [[Vajrayogini]], [[Vajrabhairava]], [[Sarvavidya]] and [[Mahakala]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 03:07, 5 April 2016
[[File:Ngorchen.png|thumb|Ngorchen Kunga Zangpo)] Ngor (Wyl. ngor) — one of the two main subschools of the Sakya tradition, founded by Ngorchen Kunga Zangpo (1382-1456). It is characterized by its rigorous discipline and knowledge of the tantras. It is famous for the so-called 'Seven mandalas of Ngor': Guhyasamaja, Hevajra, Chakrasamvara, Vajrayogini, Vajrabhairava, Sarvavidya and Mahakala.
Luding Khen Rinpoche, one of the sons of Jetsün Kushok Chimey Luding, is the present head of this school.
Further Reading
- Ronald M. Davidson, 'The Ṅor-pa Tradition' in Wind Horse, Asian Humanities Press, 1981, pp. 79-98
