Shechen Gyaltsab
Shechen Gyaltsab (1871–1926) was a principal lineageholder of Tibetan Buddhism. As an ecumenical, he studied with Nyingma and Sarma schools.
Nomenclature and etymology[]
Shechen Gyaltsab's full name was Shechen Gyaltsab Gyurme Pema Namgyal.
Birth and youth[]
Shechen Gyaltsab was born at Dzokyi Tsolung within the region of and Derge.
states that Shechen Gyaltsab:
From his own uncle, Pema Wangchen—or Kyi Yang as he was widely known—he learned how to read and received teachings on the common sciences, including The Mirror of Poetics,[1] the three systems of Sanskrit grammar (known as Kalapa, Chandrapa and Sarasvata), The Treasure Mine of Composition,[2] the major texts of the ‘white’ and ‘black’ astrological traditions and so on.[3]
Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo recognised him as a tulku, the reincarnation of and he was installed as the fourth regent (Tibetan: "Gyaltsab") of monastery.[3]
Later years[]
From Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, he received empowerments and instructions on the practices of Vajrakilaya.[3]
Shechen Gyaltsab focused upon the phases of kye rim (Generation Phase) and dzog rim (Completion Phase) in his sadhana for more than twenty years.[3]
Shechen Gyaltsab traversed the advanced bhumi and realized the sadhana of Clear Light.[3]
See also[]
Notes[]
- ^ The Mirror of Poetics (Tibetan: snyan ngag me long; Sanskrit: Kavyadarsha) by the Indian pandit Dandin, c. 6-7th century.
- ^ The Treasure Mine of Composition (Tibetan: sdeb sbyor rin chen ‘byung gnas) by (1654-1718).
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Zenkar, Alak (undated). The Life of Shechen Gyaltsab Gyurme Pema Namgyal. Source: [1] (accessed: December 2, 2007)
References[]
- Zenkar, Alak (undated). The Life of Shechen Gyaltsab Gyurme Pema Namgyal. Source: [2] (accessed: December 2, 2007)
- 1871 births
- 1926 deaths
- Nyingma lamas
- Tibetan Buddhists from Tibet
- 19th-century Tibetan people
- 20th-century Tibetan people