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Jetsun Sakya Drakpa Gyaltsen
Born like a prince of Sakya yet left the great comfort life and wandered in the mountains of Sakya as a Yogi. In his whole life, he has never shown his back of the body to his Lama as a sign of true devotion. Jetsun Drakpa Gyaltsen is one of my favorite masters from the Sakya sect. The root Lama of the first Pandit in Tibet Jetsun Sakya Pand
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Jetsun Drukpa Kunley
One of the most influential Yogi from Tibet is the Drukpa Kunley. His spiritual attainment can be compared with the 84 great Maha Siddhas. 1. Introduction Drukpa Kunley came into our world between the year (1455–1529) in the Shigatse Tsang area at a village namely Kyishoe. His father's name was Nangso Rinchen Sangpo and his mother was Ponmo G
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Jetsun Tsongkhapa
Jetsun Tsongkhapa is the founder of the Gelukpa school of Buddhism in Tibet. Jetsun means Lord of Purity Discipline. Tsongkha is the name of the place in the Eastern Tibet Amdo area where he was born. Jetsun Tsongkhapa was born in the year 1357 during the 14th century. At the age of three, ordained as a layman vow by the 4th Jetsun
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Jetsun Padmasambhava
Je means lord and Tsun means Purity Discipline. Padmasambhava means the one born from the lotus. Also known as Maha Guru Rinpoche or Lopon Chenpo in Tibetan. Maha means great. Guru and Rinpoche meaning spiritual master. Lopon Chenpo means the great spiritual master. Maha Guru Padmasambhava is one of the wisest Buddhist master
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Few minutes with a Yogini
I have always wanted to take my mother on a short trip as much as I can so I can repay her kindness. 4 days ago with my mother, I have traveled to Woka Choelong valley once again. This time we have visited the Zingqi monastery. Located about 200 km from Lhasa. The story started with a master namely Lachen Gonpo Rapzey, he came from Ea
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Jetsun Ra Lotsawa
Jetsun Ra Lotsawa was born in the Nyalam town border between Nepal in the 11th century. In his biography, when he was born, he was taken by Dakini's for a few months. His father was a Ngakpa, a Yogi in Tantrayana Buddhism. After learning Tantric Buddhism from his father, he later pursued further teachings from Nepal with a vision from
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Jetsun Milarepa
Je means Lord and Tsun means purity discipline. One of the number one biographies of Tibetan masters is the biography of Jetsun Milarepa. Jetsun Milarepa is one of the Tibetan Yogi enlightened in one lifetime. Jetsun Milarepa's life biography is an excellent example of enlightenment being available for every Sentient Beings. Jet
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Proverbs from Buddhist Maha Siddha's
I have a deep love for my Ancestors. They are the Jewels that are worth beyond the price, they are the sun that is shining in the darkness. Maha Siddha is a Sanskrit word. Maha means great and Siddha means someone who has achieved spiritual attainment. Today I would like to share a few proverbs of my Maha Siddha Ancestors. After re
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How to be a Vajrayana Yogi for beginners?
They are countless reasons I love Shakyamuni Buddha. One of the special reasons, Buddha is flexible. Buddha Shakyamuni might be the most flexible Guru in the world from the beginning of civilization until now and this flexibility shows Buddha's compassion and wisdom towards the Sentient Beings. As there is a Proverb: Even though the
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Tibetan Yogis
The beauty of Mahayana Buddhism is the stories of great Yogis, which has started in India and remained in Tibet. Today would like to share some short information about Tibetan Yogis. A few years back, I start loving the Yogis of Tibet, they are my ancestors and they are my admiration. I was reading a biography of Tibetan Yogis starting
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