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ISSN 2753-4812

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Nyima Bum Series

Tibetan Masters Nyima Bum

On a great foundation with essential clouds of dhāraṇī,

You found the supreme wisdom of liberation

And dispelled the darkness of beings’ ignorance—

Khepa Nyibum, homage to you.

Texts by and about Nyima Bum (nyi ma 'bum, 1158–1213), alias Khepa Nyibum (mkhas pa nyi 'bum):

Biography

Biography of Khepa Nyibum from The Jewel Rosary History

by Longchen Rabjam

Extracted from The Jewel Rosary History, this short biography of Khepa Nyima Bum (1158–1213) provides some details about his spiritual training and accomplishment.

Biography Lama Yangtik 14 Feb 2024

Biography of Zhang Nyibum from the Vima Nyingtik

by Longchen Rabjam

Belonging to the history and biography section at the end of the Vima Nyingtik, this brief account is of unknown authorship but might represent the earliest available version of the master's life story.

Biography Vima Nyingtik 19 Feb 2024

Nyima Bum

Khepa Nyima Bum

Courtesy of Tertön Sogyal Trust

Name variants:

Khepa Nyibum

Zhang Nyibum

Further information:

Treasury of Lives Author Bio

BDRC Author Profile (P633)

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