Nyoshul Lungtok Tenpai Nyima

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Nyoshul Lungtok Tenpai Nyima (T. smyo shul lung rtogs bstan pa'i nyi ma) (1829-1901/1902). A Dzogchen master and close disciple of Patrul Rinpoche. He was regarded as an emanation of Shantarakshita.[1]

He spent twenty-eight years constantly in the company of Patrul Rinpoche, receiving from him all the Longchen Nyingtik teachings, practicing them under his guidance, and attaining full realization of Dzogchen.[1]

He was the root teacher of Khenpo Ngawang Pelzang.[1]

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Khenpo Ngawang Pelzang 2011, Translators Introduction.

Sources

  • Book icoline.svg Khenpo Ngawang Pelzang (2011), A Guide to the Words of My Perfect Teacher, translated by Padmakara Translation Group, Shambhala 

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