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ISSN 2753-4812
ISSN 2753-4812

Autobiography Series

Biography Autobiography

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A series of autobiographical (rang gi rnam thar) writings arranged by subject:

Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa

by Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa
This short autobiography, composed in verse, covers the main events in the great treasure-revealer’s life from 1829, the year of his birth, until 1865, which was five years before he passed away at the age of 42.
Chokling Tersar Rinchen Terdzö 3 Apr 2020

Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö
Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö wrote this brief autobiography as a supplement to the collected biographies of lineage masters for the Chöd (gcod) practice known as The Whispered Transmission of Machik's Secret Conduct (ma gcig gsang spyod snyan brgyud) or The Whispered Transmission of Thangtong Gyalpo (thang stong snyan brgyud).
Chöd 16 Feb 2016
by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö
Jamyang Khyentse wrote this verse autobiography at the request of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910–1991). Its detailed lists of teachings received, practices accomplished and teachings given later formed the basis of the full biography that Dilgo Khyentse himself wrote.
8 Jul 2019

Jigme Lingpa

by Jigme Lingpa
This outer autobiography in verse was likely composed in 1786 at the request of the Sakya throne-holder, Jamgön Wangdü Nyingpo (1763–1809).
17 Oct 2023

Khenpo Petse

by Khenpo Petse Rinpoche
The late Khenpo Petse Rinpoche wrote this brief autobiography in or around 1997, when he was in his mid-60s. It is primarily a list of what he received from his various teachers, presented with characteristic humility.
19 Feb 2016

Longchen Rabjam

by Longchen Rabjam
As part of his history of the Lama Yangtik lineage, Longchenpa offers a first-hand account of his own early life, a brief but important reference for later biographers.
Lama Yangtik 23 Jan 2024

Pema Rigtsal Rinpoche

by Pema Rigtsal Rinpoche
Extracted from A Garland of White Lotuses: An Account of the Teaching and Teaching Holders of the Pal Drakmar Namkha Khyungdzong Tradition, this brief autobiographical sketch describes the master's own family background, training and activity.
25 Feb 2024

Sera Khandro

by Sera Khandro
Sera Khandro composed this verse autobiography, which is suitable for daily recitation, in 1929, two years after completing a longer, more detailed account of her life. As with many other biographical works in the Tibetan tradition, the story is itself a Dharma teaching, demonstrating the importance of following one’s heart, persevering in the face of difficulties, and cultivating complete trust and devotion
Ḍākinī Treasury 27 May 2015

Tsultrim Wangmo

by Tsultrim Wangmo
In 2006, Khenpo Akhyuk (1927–2011) told Tsultrim Wangmo to record for posterity her experiences of other realms as a delok, or revenant. The following year, a team of women joined her to help record her stories. In the course of their work, as their faith in Tsultrim Wangmo grew, they requested teachings from her. She told them that she did not know how to give formal teachings but offered this song of advice instead.
Advice Songs and Poems 16 Feb 2024
by Tsultrim Wangmo
Three summarizing verses from the conclusion of Delok Tsultrim Wangmo's memoirs.
Advice Songs and Poems 9 Mar 2024
by Tsultrim Wangmo
Delok Tsultrim Wangmo here records the advice given by Khenpo Akhyuk Lungtok Gyaltsen (1927–2011) in response to her account of her dream experiences.
Advice 29 Mar 2024

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Biographical Prayers Biography History

Shabkar Tsokdruk Rangdrol

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The Treasury of Lives
T1CZ60 (rang rnam)

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