Fourth Incarnation of Dzogchen Rinpoche
Fourth Incarnation of Dzogchen Rinpoche:
Migyur Namkhe Dorje
The Fourth Dzogchen Rinpoche was born in Den Chokhor Derge, near the river of Drichu. He was enthroned as the Migyur Namkhe Dorje Tsewang Drupa Tsal and studied with accomplished siddhas such as Minling Trichen Pema Wangyal, Dodrupchen Kunzang Shenphen and others. He achieved the state of the kingdom of the siddhas and his wondrous activities were extensive. He saw clearly all (phenomena of the] three times, thereby ascertaining many hidden objects and prophesying many events. He continuously turned the great, profound and secret wheels of dharma. His learned and accomplished disciples were: Paltrul Jigme Wangpo, Mipham Jampal Gyepe Dorje, Khenchen Pema Dorje, Gyalrong Kunzang Thekchok Dorje, Drukchen Choying Rolpe Dorje, Gyalse Shenphen Thaye, Nyoshul Lungtok, and others who, having attained bodhisattva bhumis, manifested as humans.
Among these disciples, the heart-son and main lineage holder was Gyalse Shenphen Thaye Öser, Khyabdag Kagyurba Chenpo, in accordance with whose aspiration, he established the great dharma learning center of Sri Singha Shedra. He taught the Vinaya and its practices - the basis for the doctrine - and the king of tantras, Guhyagarbha and other texts until the light of sutra and tantra study and practice pervaded the ten directions. He established the yearly practice of Bumdrup Chenmo, and the Tsechu tantric dances of Lama Sangwa Düpa, which were created from a pure vision of the Guru Chowang. He opened the sacred pilgrimage gate of the snow mountain of Rudam, the main place of sacred qualities from among the twenty-five snow mountains. The special deeds of this master included the constant activity of spontaneously accomplishing the two benefits [of practicing dharma for self and others] while appearing as the unbiased friend of all beings. Never straying from the luminous state of dharmata, his actions were the self-expression of the unity of meditation and post-meditation.
