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| − | The great [[ascetic]] [[Drogon Tsangpa Gyare]] (1161–1211) was the main [[disciple]] of [[Lingchen Repa | + | The great [[ascetic]] [[Drogon Tsangpa Gyare]] (1161–1211) was the main [[disciple]] of [[Lingchen Repa Pema Dorj]] and the founder of the [[Drukpa Lineage]] of [[Tibetan Buddhism]] the main or central branch of which was, until the 17th Century, transmitted by his [[Wikipedia:Heredity|hereditary]] [[family lineage]] at [[Ralung]] in the [[Tsang]] region of [[western Tibet]]. |
| − | Later, following the [[birth]] of [[Gyalwang | + | Later, following the [[birth]] of [[Gyalwang Je Kunga Paljor]] (1428–1476) considered to be the first of his re-incarnations, [[Tsangpa Gyare]] was held to be the first of a succession of [[Gyalwang Drukpa]] or [[Drukchen]] [[incarnations]] who, at the time of the fifth [[Gyalwang Drukpa] Pagsam Wangpo]] (1593—1653), became established as the [[reincarnate]] leaders of the [[Drukpa lineage]] in [[Tibet]]. |
==Predictions regarding [[Tsangpa Gyare]]== | ==Predictions regarding [[Tsangpa Gyare]]== | ||
| − | Later {{Wiki|hagiographies}} of [[Tsangpa Gyare]] record several verses which are said to foretell his coming. In a [[terma]], discovered by [[Guru Chokyi Wangchuk]] (1212–1270), it is said [[Guru | + | Later {{Wiki|hagiographies}} of [[Tsangpa Gyare]] record several verses which are said to foretell his coming. In a [[terma]], discovered by [[Guru Chokyi Wangchuk]] (1212–1270), it is said [[Guru Padmasambhava]] foretold the coming of [[Tsangpa Gyare]]: |
:'' At the conjoining of three valleys | :'' At the conjoining of three valleys | ||
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: Of Great [[Pandit]] [[Naropa]].'' | : Of Great [[Pandit]] [[Naropa]].'' | ||
| − | When the famous [[disciple of Milarepa]], [[Rechungpa]] received the [[teaching]] of [[Naropa’s]] Six Points of [[Equal Taste]] from the [[Indian master]] [[Tipupa | + | When the famous [[disciple of Milarepa]], [[Rechungpa]] received the [[teaching]] of [[Naropa’s]] Six Points of [[Equal Taste]] from the [[Indian master]] [[Tipupa Sangag Dongpo]], the [[master]] prophesised that [[Tsangpa Gyare]] would re-discover the text of the teachings. |
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==Biographical Details== | ==Biographical Details== | ||
| − | [[Drogon Tsangpa Gyare]] was born into the [[Gya]] {{Wiki|clan}} at a place near Kule in the [[Tsang]] province of [[Wikipedia:South Tibet|Southern Tibet]]. His father was [[Gya]] | + | |
| + | [[Drogon Tsangpa Gyare]] was born into the [[Gya]] {{Wiki|clan}} at a place near Kule in the [[Tsang]] province of [[Wikipedia:South Tibet|Southern Tibet]]. His father was [[Gya Zurpo Tsabpey]] and his mother [[Marza Darkyi]]. According to legend and {{Wiki|hagiography}}, the child was born with his [[birth]] membrane intact, causing his [[parents]] to abandon him through {{Wiki|fear}}. Whilst a giant {{Wiki|eagle}} protected the vulnerable child with his wings, the new born kicked through the membrane leaving a footmark on the nearby rock. | ||
As a young man, [[Drogon Tsangpa Gyare]] was a [[practitioner]] who studied the [[Sutra]] [[canon]] of the time, including [[Logic]], [[Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra|The Way of the Bodhisattva]], [[Metaphysics]], the [[Prajnaparamita|Transcendent Perfection of Great Wisdom]] and the [[Middle Path]]. | As a young man, [[Drogon Tsangpa Gyare]] was a [[practitioner]] who studied the [[Sutra]] [[canon]] of the time, including [[Logic]], [[Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra|The Way of the Bodhisattva]], [[Metaphysics]], the [[Prajnaparamita|Transcendent Perfection of Great Wisdom]] and the [[Middle Path]]. | ||
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He met his [[Guru]] [[Lingchen Repa]] when he was 23. | He met his [[Guru]] [[Lingchen Repa]] when he was 23. | ||
| − | After establishing Longbol (kLong rBol) and [[Ralung]] [[monasteries]] [[Drogon Tsangpa Gyare]] went to a place called Nam Phu [[to build]] a [[monastery]]. It is said that when he and his [[disciples]] reached the place nine roaring [[dragons]] arose from the ground and soared in the sky. The [[Tibetan]] [[word]] for [[dragon]] is 'Brug which is pronounced as '[[Druk]]'. The flying [[dragons]] were taken to be an [[auspicious]] {{Wiki|omen}} and the [[monastery]] and the [[lineage]] which sprang from it came to be known as the [[Drukpa]]. This school eventually became very popular in [[Tibet]] and surrounding regions. Many followers of this school were simple [[people]], content with few material possessions, known for their deep practice of the [[dharma]]. There is a [[Tibetan]] proverb which says: | + | After establishing Longbol (kLong rBol) and [[Ralung]] [[monasteries]] [[Drogon Tsangpa Gyare]] went to a place called Nam Phu [[to build]] a [[monastery]]. It is said that when he and his [[disciples]] reached the place nine roaring [[dragons]] arose from the ground and soared in the sky. The [[Tibetan]] [[word]] for [[dragon]] is [['Brug]] which is pronounced as '[[Druk]]'. The flying [[dragons]] were taken to be an [[auspicious]] {{Wiki|omen}} and the [[monastery]] and the [[lineage]] which sprang from it came to be known as the [[Drukpa]]. This school eventually became very popular in [[Tibet]] and surrounding regions. Many followers of this school were simple [[people]], content with few material possessions, known for their deep practice of the [[dharma]]. There is a [[Tibetan]] proverb which says: |
* "Half the [[people]] are [[Drukpa]] [[Kagyupas]], | * "Half the [[people]] are [[Drukpa]] [[Kagyupas]], | ||
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==Students== | ==Students== | ||
| − | * | + | * [[Önre Darma Senge]] ([[dar ma sengge]]) [1177—1237] - nephew of [[Tsangpa Gyare]] and first of the [[Middle Drukpa]] [[Kagyu lineage]] based at [[Ralung]]. |
| − | * | + | * [[Zhonnu Senge]] ([[gzhon nu sengge]]) [1200—1266] - nephew of [[Tsangpa Gyare]] and successor of [[Önre Darma Senge]]. |
* [[Gotsangpa Gonpo Dorje]] ([[rgod tshang pa mgon po rdo rje]]) [1189—1258] | * [[Gotsangpa Gonpo Dorje]] ([[rgod tshang pa mgon po rdo rje]]) [1189—1258] | ||
* [[Lorepa]] Wangchug Tsondru ([[lo ras pa dbang phyug brtson 'grus]]) [1187—1250] | * [[Lorepa]] Wangchug Tsondru ([[lo ras pa dbang phyug brtson 'grus]]) [1187—1250] | ||
| − | * Gyaltsha Rinchen Gon ([[rgyal tsha rin chen mgon]]) [1118—1195] - [[Trophu Kagyu]] | + | * [[Gyaltsha Rinchen Gon]] ([[rgyal tsha rin chen mgon]]) [1118—1195] - [[Trophu Kagyu]] |
| − | * Dremowa ('[[bras mo ba]]) - founder of [[myang stod | + | * [[Dremowa]] ('[[bras mo ba]]) - founder of [[myang stod 'bras mo dgon]] |
| − | * Terkungpa | + | * [[Terkungpa]] |
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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* [[Tulku Thondup Rinpoche]] (1988). [[Buddhist Civilization in Tibet]]. Arkana. | * [[Tulku Thondup Rinpoche]] (1988). [[Buddhist Civilization in Tibet]]. Arkana. | ||
| − | * [[Lama]] | + | * [[Lama Nawang Tenzin]] (compiler) (July 2004). The Wand That Opens the [[Eyes]] and Dispels the Darkness of the [[Mind]]. [[Shey]], {{Wiki|Ladakh}}: [[Pel Drukpay Tcheutsok]]. |
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Revision as of 06:20, 19 December 2015
The great ascetic Drogon Tsangpa Gyare (1161–1211) was the main disciple of Lingchen Repa Pema Dorj and the founder of the Drukpa Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism the main or central branch of which was, until the 17th Century, transmitted by his hereditary family lineage at Ralung in the Tsang region of western Tibet.
Later, following the birth of Gyalwang Je Kunga Paljor (1428–1476) considered to be the first of his re-incarnations, Tsangpa Gyare was held to be the first of a succession of Gyalwang Drukpa or Drukchen incarnations who, at the time of the fifth [[Gyalwang Drukpa] Pagsam Wangpo]] (1593—1653), became established as the reincarnate leaders of the Drukpa lineage in Tibet.
Predictions regarding Tsangpa Gyare
Later hagiographies of Tsangpa Gyare record several verses which are said to foretell his coming. In a terma, discovered by Guru Chokyi Wangchuk (1212–1270), it is said Guru Padmasambhava foretold the coming of Tsangpa Gyare:
- At the conjoining of three valleys
- Which one calls Khule Sarel – the Fissure in the Earth –
- An emanation of the Holder of the Jewel will manifest
- From the summit of the large rock resembling a cube,
- He will embark upon the teaching of the Dharma
In another terma, said to have been revealed by Terton Ratna Lingpa (1403-1478/79) and Terton Padma Lingpa (1445–1521) on different occasions, Padmasambhava is recorded as predicting:
- In Druk and in Ralung
- Tsangpa Gyare will perform
- The magic dance of emanation
- Of Great Pandit Naropa.
When the famous disciple of Milarepa, Rechungpa received the teaching of Naropa’s Six Points of Equal Taste from the Indian master Tipupa Sangag Dongpo, the master prophesised that Tsangpa Gyare would re-discover the text of the teachings.
Biographical Details
Drogon Tsangpa Gyare was born into the Gya clan at a place near Kule in the Tsang province of Southern Tibet. His father was Gya Zurpo Tsabpey and his mother Marza Darkyi. According to legend and hagiography, the child was born with his birth membrane intact, causing his parents to abandon him through fear. Whilst a giant eagle protected the vulnerable child with his wings, the new born kicked through the membrane leaving a footmark on the nearby rock.
As a young man, Drogon Tsangpa Gyare was a practitioner who studied the Sutra canon of the time, including Logic, The Way of the Bodhisattva, Metaphysics, the Transcendent Perfection of Great Wisdom and the Middle Path.
He met his Guru Lingchen Repa when he was 23.
After establishing Longbol (kLong rBol) and Ralung monasteries Drogon Tsangpa Gyare went to a place called Nam Phu to build a monastery. It is said that when he and his disciples reached the place nine roaring dragons arose from the ground and soared in the sky. The Tibetan word for dragon is 'Brug which is pronounced as 'Druk'. The flying dragons were taken to be an auspicious omen and the monastery and the lineage which sprang from it came to be known as the Drukpa. This school eventually became very popular in Tibet and surrounding regions. Many followers of this school were simple people, content with few material possessions, known for their deep practice of the dharma. There is a Tibetan proverb which says:
- "Half the people are Drukpa Kagyupas,
- Half the Drukpa Kagyupas are beggars,
- And half the beggars are Drubtobs (Siddhas)."
Students
- Önre Darma Senge (dar ma sengge) [1177—1237] - nephew of Tsangpa Gyare and first of the Middle Drukpa Kagyu lineage based at Ralung.
- Zhonnu Senge (gzhon nu sengge) [1200—1266] - nephew of Tsangpa Gyare and successor of Önre Darma Senge.
- Gotsangpa Gonpo Dorje (rgod tshang pa mgon po rdo rje) [1189—1258]
- Lorepa Wangchug Tsondru (lo ras pa dbang phyug brtson 'grus) [1187—1250]
- Gyaltsha Rinchen Gon (rgyal tsha rin chen mgon) [1118—1195] - Trophu Kagyu
- Dremowa ('bras mo ba) - founder of myang stod 'bras mo dgon
- Terkungpa
Sources
- Dargye, Yonten (2001). History of the Drukpa Kagyud School in Bhutan (12th to 17th Century A.D.). Thimphu.
- Powers, John (1994). Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism. Snow Lion.
- Tulku Thondup Rinpoche (1988). Buddhist Civilization in Tibet. Arkana.
- Lama Nawang Tenzin (compiler) (July 2004). The Wand That Opens the Eyes and Dispels the Darkness of the Mind. Shey, Ladakh: Pel Drukpay Tcheutsok.
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