DRIKUNG KAGYU LINEAGEKagyu is one of the main schools of Tibetan Buddhism Vajrayana.
“Ka” = enlightened instructions and teachings “Gyu” = continuity or the uninterrupted lineage of masters and students Therefore Kagyu refers to “the uninterrupted teachings of enlightenment” and is thus called the “Lineage of oral instruction” |
Milarepa:
His most important disciple was Jetsun Milarepa (1040-1123) who became known as the Great Yogi of Tibet. His story is marked by intense difficulty in life, which led to him taking vengeance, followed by a fervent aspiration to follow the Dharma- leading to enlightenment in a single lifetime. |
DRIKUNG KAGYU LINEAGEKagyu is one of the main schools of Tibetan Buddhism Vajrayana.
“Ka” = enlightened instructions and teachings “Gyu” = continuity or the uninterrupted lineage of masters and students Therefore Kagyu refers to “the uninterrupted teachings of enlightenment” and is thus called the “Lineage of oral instruction” |
Milarepa:
His most important disciple was Jetsun Milarepa (1040-1123) who became known as the Great Yogi of Tibet. His story is marked by intense difficulty in life, which led to him taking vengeance, followed by a fervent aspiration to follow the Dharma- leading to enlightenment in a single lifetime. |
*From this point forward, the lineage of Dakpo Kagyu was formed. Gampopa is where the first Kagyu schools originated; Karma Kagyu, Tselpa Kagyu, Barom Kagyu, and Phagdru Kagyu.*
Jigten Sumgon: Founder of Drikung Kagyu
Although Phagmodrupa had countless students, Jigten Sumgön (1143-1217) was one of his closest and main disciples. Phagmodrupa prophesied that a Bodhisattva (Jigten Sumgön), who had already obtained the ten Bhumis (the stages on the path of a Bodhisattva), that he would continue with the teachings and blessings. He became the founder of Drikung Kagyu lineage (1179). |
Since then he has been succeeded by 36 holders of the Drikung Kagyu lineage.
The present chair of the Drikung Kagyu lineage is:
H.H. Tenzin Chokyi Nangwa (8th reincarnation of Chungtsang)
H.H. Tenzin Thrinle Lhundrup (7th reincarnation of Chetsang)
H.H. Tenzin Chokyi Nangwa (8th reincarnation of Chungtsang)
H.H. Tenzin Thrinle Lhundrup (7th reincarnation of Chetsang)