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[[kun dga' ra ba]] - pleasure grove; the place in a temple hall, where the representations of body, speech and mind ([[sku gsung thugs rten]] [[gyi]] [[bzhugs sa]]) are arranged. Syn. [[lha khri]] - seat of the gods [RY]
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'''The Omniscient Pema Karpo''', ([[kun mkhyen pad ma dkar po]]) [1527-1592].
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The 4th [[Gyalwang Drukpa]]. One of the greatest and most famous accomplished masters, scholars and historians of Tibet. His collected works comprise 24 volumes. For an overview of his works, see the index of the [[Pema Karpo Sungbum]].
  
[[bka' gtad]] - Entrustment. Short empowerment ritual, usually for receiving the blessings of the body, speech and mind of the [[deity]] [RY]
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[[Image:pemakarpo.JPEG|frame|The 4th Gyalwa Drukchen Kunkhyen Pema Karpo]]
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===Short Biography===
  
[[sku gsung thugs kyi rgyud kyi rgyal po]] - the king of body, speech and mind tantras [RY]
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Shortly after his birth, Pema Karpo, the 4th Gyalwang Drukpa, was heard by many chanting the Six-Syllable Mantra seven times, and therefore, as a child, he was also known as "Ah-Om-Mani-Pa", i.e. the child chanting the Six-Syllable Mantra. Pema Karpo was widely known as "Kunkhyen", meaning "the All-Knowing" or "the Omniscient One". He was the most famous and learned of all the Gyalwang Drukpas. During his lifetime, he was known as the grand lama amongst all grand lamas, and was a teacher to many lamas and disciples all over Tibet. His Holiness the 5th Dalai Lama truly admired Pema Karpo for his knowledge and understanding of the Truth.
  
[[sku gsung thugs kyi rtsa]] - the nadis of body, speech and mind. {[[dbu ma]], [[ro ma]], [[rkyang ma]]} [RY]
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Pema Karpo contributed 24 volumes of collected works on Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, logic, literature, history and astrology, which have been studied by all sects and traditions to this day. He constructed the monastery of Druk Sangag Choling (The Dharma Garden of Secret Mantrayana) at Jar in southern Tibet, and transferred the seat of the Drukpa Order to this place.
  
[[sku gsung thugs kyi rtsa ba'i dam tshig gsum]] - the three basic commitments of body, speech and mind [RY]
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This omniscient master was the first Gyalwang Drukpa to concoct the famous enlightenment pill known as Ja-Tsukma, utilizing esoteric ingredients offered by the dakinis. Before passing away, Pema Karpo promised that he would have two incarnations to propagate the spiritual teachings. In accordance with this prophecy, two incarnations were discovered.<br>
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(from : http://www.drukpa.org/)
  
[[sku gsung thugs kyi gsang ba]] - Mysteries of body, speech and mind. The [[vajra]] body, speech and mind [RY]
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===Literary Works===
  
[[sku gsung thugs rten]] - representations of body, speech and mind [RY]
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''see:'' [[Pema Karpo Sungbum]]
  
[[sku gsung thugs rdo rje]] - the vajra body, speech and mind [RY]
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===Main Teachers===
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*[[bkra shis rnam rgyal]] (1512-1587)
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*[[blo gros chos rgyal]] (b.15th cent.)
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*[[chos grags bstan 'phel]] (15th/16th cent.)
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*[[chos kyi mgon po]] (1501-1582)
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*[[chos rgyal lhun grub]](b.16th cent.)
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*[[dkon mchog rin chen]] (b.15th/16th cent.)
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*[[ngag dbang chos rgyal]] (1465-1540)
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*[[ngag dbang grags pa]] (1506-1538)
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*[[Drukpa Chung Rinpoche Ngakyi Wangpo| Ngaki Wangchug]]  ([[ngag gi dbang phyug]]) (1517-1554)
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*[[shes rab go cha]] (b.16th cent.)
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*[[shes rab rgya mtsho]] (1478-1542)
  
[[sku gsung thugs mi zad pa rgyan gyi 'khor lo]] - the ornament-wheel of inexhaustible body, speech and mind [RY]
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===Main Students===
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*[[mkhas dbang sangs rgyas rdo rje]], (1569-1645)
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*[['jam pa'i rdo rje]] (b.16th cent.)
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*[[bstan pa dar rgyas]] (b.16th cent.)
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*[[Drukpa Mipham Tenpai Nyima]] ('brug pa mi pham bstan pa'i nyi ma) (1567 1619)
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*[[chos kyi mgon po]] (1501-1582)
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*[[dpal gyi sengge]] (b.16th cent.)
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*[[gzhan phan bzang po]] (b.16th cent.)
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*[[lha dbang blo gros]] (b.16th cent.)
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*[[mgon po rab brtan]] (b.16th)
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*[[mi pham blo gros]](1577-1636)
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*[[mtsho skyes rdo rje]] (b.16th cent.)
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*[[ngag dbang bzang po]] (1546-1615)
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*[[ngag dbang pad dkar dbang po]] (b.16th cent.)
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*[[rin chen dpal bzang]] (1537-1609/1617)
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*[[rnga chen pa]] (b.16th cent.)
  
[[khyad par gyi dam tshig]] - the particular samayas. I) {[[rigs lnga spyi'i dam tshig]]}, {[[rtsa ba'i dam tshig]]}, {[[yan lag gi dam tshig]]}, II) 27 when dividing the root samayas of body, speech and mind into nine each, see. {[[rtsa ba]] [[sku gsung thugs kyi dam tshig]]} [RY]
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===Main Lineages===
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*[[Kagyu]]<br>
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*[[Drukpa Kagyu]]<br>
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*[[Middle Drukpa]] ([[bar 'brug]])<br>
  
[['khor gsum]] - 1) threefold. 2) the three spheres [of a an act]. [subject, agent, action, object of the action]. Syn {bya byed las gsum} 3) the three Wheels [of the Dharma]. 4) three weapons [bow & arrow, knife and spear, or bow, arrow, & sword]. 5) [in logic] the three factors. {rtags bsal khyab gsum} 6) the three wheels [of action of body, speech and mind]. 7) three main objects of a man's activity. 1] {don} man's practical activity having material aims. ii] {'dod pa} man's sensual and especially sexual delights. iii] {chos} religion, religious duties. 8) man, cattle, wealth. three focal points; three spheres; threefold sphere [RY]
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===Alternate Names===
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*4th [[Gyalwang Drukpa Rinpoche]]
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*Gyalwang Drukchen Rinpoche
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*Drukpa Rinpoche
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*Gyalwa Drukpa
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*Gyalwa Drukchen
  
[[rgyud]] - [alt.] being, mind, stream, a) continuity, being b) Tantra. abbr. {rgyud} [[Mahayoga]]. 1) tantra, tantra-texts, being [body, speech and mind], stream of being, mind-stream, continuity, continuum, "linked together", area, location, stream of existence, mind, heart, nature, existence. 2) the tantric teachings, texts. 3) via, through [sm. {[[brgyud]]}. 4) bank, shore, coast, edge, side, range. 5) lineage, descent. 6) area, location. 6) individual, person 7) bow string {[[mdo rgyud]]} sutra and tantra]. 8) continuum [or continua], tantra, string, cord. mind-stream; tantra/ continuum; mind-stream [RY]
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===Other Reference Sources===
  
[[sgo gsum]] - [[three doors]]. The subtle three doors are the nadis, pranas and bindus. The gross three doors are body, speech and mind. [RY]
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===Internal Links===
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*[[Kagyu]]
  
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===External Links===
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[http://www.tbrc.org/kb/tbrc-detail.xq?RID=P825 P825 TBRC]
  
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Latest revision as of 19:26, 30 July 2008

The Omniscient Pema Karpo, (kun mkhyen pad ma dkar po) [1527-1592].


The 4th Gyalwang Drukpa. One of the greatest and most famous accomplished masters, scholars and historians of Tibet. His collected works comprise 24 volumes. For an overview of his works, see the index of the Pema Karpo Sungbum.

The 4th Gyalwa Drukchen Kunkhyen Pema Karpo

Short Biography[edit]

Shortly after his birth, Pema Karpo, the 4th Gyalwang Drukpa, was heard by many chanting the Six-Syllable Mantra seven times, and therefore, as a child, he was also known as "Ah-Om-Mani-Pa", i.e. the child chanting the Six-Syllable Mantra. Pema Karpo was widely known as "Kunkhyen", meaning "the All-Knowing" or "the Omniscient One". He was the most famous and learned of all the Gyalwang Drukpas. During his lifetime, he was known as the grand lama amongst all grand lamas, and was a teacher to many lamas and disciples all over Tibet. His Holiness the 5th Dalai Lama truly admired Pema Karpo for his knowledge and understanding of the Truth.

Pema Karpo contributed 24 volumes of collected works on Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, logic, literature, history and astrology, which have been studied by all sects and traditions to this day. He constructed the monastery of Druk Sangag Choling (The Dharma Garden of Secret Mantrayana) at Jar in southern Tibet, and transferred the seat of the Drukpa Order to this place.

This omniscient master was the first Gyalwang Drukpa to concoct the famous enlightenment pill known as Ja-Tsukma, utilizing esoteric ingredients offered by the dakinis. Before passing away, Pema Karpo promised that he would have two incarnations to propagate the spiritual teachings. In accordance with this prophecy, two incarnations were discovered.
(from : http://www.drukpa.org/)

Literary Works[edit]

see: Pema Karpo Sungbum

Main Teachers[edit]

Main Students[edit]

Main Lineages[edit]

Alternate Names[edit]

Other Reference Sources[edit]

Internal Links[edit]

External Links[edit]

P825 TBRC