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| − | The first supreme title of the [[Khon family]] is Lha-Rig meaning '[[celestial family]]'. | + | The first supreme title of the [[Khon family]] is [[Lha-Rig]] meaning '[[celestial family]]'. |
From the [[Rupadhatu]] [[heavenly realm]] arose three [[manifestations]] of [[Manjushri]]. | From the [[Rupadhatu]] [[heavenly realm]] arose three [[manifestations]] of [[Manjushri]]. | ||
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[[File:Khon Konchok Gyalpo.png|thumb|250px|]] | [[File:Khon Konchok Gyalpo.png|thumb|250px|]] | ||
| − | The second title was received after [[Yapang Kye]] subdued the [[raksha]], [[Kya Ring]] and married his wife, also a [[raksha]]. | + | The second title was received after [[Yapang Kye]] subdued the [[raksha]], [[Kya Ring]] and [[married]] his wife, also a [[raksha]]. |
Their son was given the title [[Khon]] because of the union of a [[celestial]] being and a [[raksha]]. | Their son was given the title [[Khon]] because of the union of a [[celestial]] being and a [[raksha]]. | ||
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The son from this union was father to [[Khon Pawo Che]], who became one of the innermost ministers of [[King Trisong Detsen]] (8th Century CE), and at that [[time]] [[Tibet]] greatly flourished both {{Wiki|politically}} and [[spiritually]]. | The son from this union was father to [[Khon Pawo Che]], who became one of the innermost ministers of [[King Trisong Detsen]] (8th Century CE), and at that [[time]] [[Tibet]] greatly flourished both {{Wiki|politically}} and [[spiritually]]. | ||
| − | The eldest son of [[Pawo Che]] was [[Nagendra Rakshita]], one of the seven principal [[disciples]] of [[Padmasambhava]], who received [[bikkshu vows]] from the great [[abbot]] [[Sangarakshita]]. | + | The eldest son of [[Pawo Che]] was [[Nagendra Rakshita]], one of the seven [[principal]] [[disciples]] of [[Padmasambhava]], who received [[bikkshu vows]] from the great [[abbot]] [[Sangarakshita]]. |
This means that one of the first known [[monks]] in [[Tibet]] was an {{Wiki|ancestor}} of the [[Khon lineage]]. | This means that one of the first known [[monks]] in [[Tibet]] was an {{Wiki|ancestor}} of the [[Khon lineage]]. | ||
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The younger brother of [[Nagendra]] continued the [[family lineage]]. | The younger brother of [[Nagendra]] continued the [[family lineage]]. | ||
| − | Through many generations, practices such as [[Vajrakilaya]] were preserved and [[masters]] accomplished many attainments. | + | Through many generations, practices such as [[Vajrakilaya]] were preserved and [[masters]] accomplished many [[attainments]]. |
In the 11th century CE, [[Khon Konchog Gyalpo]] received instructions from his elder brother, [[Khon Rog Sherab Tsultrim]], to study with the [[great master]] [[Drogmi Lotsawa]] who lived at [[Mang Khar]]. | In the 11th century CE, [[Khon Konchog Gyalpo]] received instructions from his elder brother, [[Khon Rog Sherab Tsultrim]], to study with the [[great master]] [[Drogmi Lotsawa]] who lived at [[Mang Khar]]. | ||
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| − | Before he passed into [[parinirvana]], [[Chen Lotsawa]] advised his student to receive the remaining teachings from [[Drogmi Lotsawa]] himself. | + | Before he passed into [[parinirvana]], [[Chen Lotsawa]] advised his [[student]] to receive the remaining teachings from [[Drogmi Lotsawa]] himself. |
[[Khon Konchog Gyalpo]] met [[Drogmi Lotsawa]] and received all the profound [[tantric teachings]] from him. | [[Khon Konchog Gyalpo]] met [[Drogmi Lotsawa]] and received all the profound [[tantric teachings]] from him. | ||
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[[Khon Konchog Gyalpo]] built a small [[monastery]] and began [[teaching]], giving profound teachings. | [[Khon Konchog Gyalpo]] built a small [[monastery]] and began [[teaching]], giving profound teachings. | ||
| − | His [[noble]] [[activities]] increased and he later established the seat of the glorious [[Sakya lineage]], as was prophesied within the [[Manjushri root Tantra]], which begins with the syllables SA and KA. | + | His [[noble]] [[activities]] increased and he later established the seat of the glorious [[Sakya lineage]], as was prophesied within the [[Manjushri root Tantra]], which begins with the {{Wiki|syllables}} SA and [[KA]]. |
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Latest revision as of 10:15, 8 April 2016
The first supreme title of the Khon family is Lha-Rig meaning 'celestial family'.
From the Rupadhatu heavenly realm arose three manifestations of Manjushri.
The second of these three was Yuring who had seven sons.
The youngest son was grandfather to Yapang Kye abiding within the luminosity of this celestial realm.
The second title was received after Yapang Kye subdued the raksha, Kya Ring and married his wife, also a raksha.
Their son was given the title Khon because of the union of a celestial being and a raksha.
Thus, Khon means 'subduer of ignorance'.
Each of these precious Khon lineage holders showed many great signs of holy beings, such as a dharmachakra in the palms of their hands.
The son from this union was father to Khon Pawo Che, who became one of the innermost ministers of King Trisong Detsen (8th Century CE), and at that time Tibet greatly flourished both politically and spiritually.
The eldest son of Pawo Che was Nagendra Rakshita, one of the seven principal disciples of Padmasambhava, who received bikkshu vows from the great abbot Sangarakshita.
This means that one of the first known monks in Tibet was an ancestor of the Khon lineage.
The younger brother of Nagendra continued the family lineage.
Through many generations, practices such as Vajrakilaya were preserved and masters accomplished many attainments.
In the 11th century CE, Khon Konchog Gyalpo received instructions from his elder brother, Khon Rog Sherab Tsultrim, to study with the great master Drogmi Lotsawa who lived at Mang Khar.
On the way there, Khon Konchog Gyalpo met the senior disciple of Drogmi Lotsawa, Chen Lotsawa, from whom he received many tantric teachings.
Before he passed into parinirvana, Chen Lotsawa advised his student to receive the remaining teachings from Drogmi Lotsawa himself.
Khon Konchog Gyalpo met Drogmi Lotsawa and received all the profound tantric teachings from him.
He also received many teachings from great masters such as Mal Lotsawa and Bari Lotsawa and others, and so became an owner of the teachings.
Khon Konchog Gyalpo built a small monastery and began teaching, giving profound teachings.
His noble activities increased and he later established the seat of the glorious Sakya lineage, as was prophesied within the Manjushri root Tantra, which begins with the syllables SA and KA.
