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Khenpo Lodro Drakpa (1920-1975) was one of the most influential and prolific modern Jonang masters. Born in the Bukhangda district of Amdo , Khenpo Lodrak was the son of the nomads Tsewang Pal and Gyalza Gurlo. At the age of 9, he began to learn the Kalachakra system at Darnga Mountain Retreat (ri khrod) in Dzamthang under the guidance of | Khenpo Lodro Drakpa (1920-1975) was one of the most influential and prolific modern Jonang masters. Born in the Bukhangda district of Amdo , Khenpo Lodrak was the son of the nomads Tsewang Pal and Gyalza Gurlo. At the age of 9, he began to learn the Kalachakra system at Darnga Mountain Retreat (ri khrod) in Dzamthang under the guidance of Dzam-ngos Dorje Chang Kunga Ngawang. Then, when he was 18 years old, he began to study the works of [[Bamda Thubten Gelek Gyatso]] at Rashug Mountain Retreat under Bamda's direct disciple Tshognyi Gyatso. | ||
At the age of 21, he took up residence at Dzamthang Tsangwa Monastery. Studying primarily with Rabka Lama Lozang Tsultrim, he was immediately recognized for his scholastic talents. Later in his life he was known as a "second [[Mipham]]," praised for his intellectual similarities parallel to the famous Nyingma master from Kham, Mipham Gyatso. Within the Jonang, he was also regarded as an incarnation of Dolpopa. | At the age of 21, he took up residence at Dzamthang Tsangwa Monastery. Studying primarily with Rabka Lama Lozang Tsultrim, he was immediately recognized for his scholastic talents. Later in his life he was known as a "second [[Mipham]]," praised for his intellectual similarities parallel to the famous Nyingma master from Kham, Mipham Gyatso. Within the Jonang, he was also regarded as an incarnation of Dolpopa. | ||
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*His Collected Works in 10 volumes [http://www.tbrc.org/kb/tbrc-detail-outline.xq;jsessionid=2D8B48C2CB23FD92E98F56E4A56E0D1F?RID=O01MS615&wylie=n]<br> | *His Collected Works in 10 volumes [http://www.tbrc.org/kb/tbrc-detail-outline.xq;jsessionid=2D8B48C2CB23FD92E98F56E4A56E0D1F?RID=O01MS615&wylie=n]<br> | ||
===Main Teachers=== | ===Main Teachers=== | ||
*Dzam-ngos Dorje Chang Kunga Ngawang<br> | |||
*Rabka Lama Lozang Tsultrim<br> | *Rabka Lama Lozang Tsultrim<br> | ||
*[[Tshognyi Gyatso]]<br> | *[[Tshognyi Gyatso]]<br> | ||
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*[[Ngawang Yonten Sangpo]]<br> | *[[Ngawang Yonten Sangpo]]<br> | ||
*[[Khenpo Kunga Sherab Rinpoche]]<br> | *[[Khenpo Kunga Sherab Rinpoche]]<br> | ||
*Ngawang Sonam Palden<br> | |||
*Ngawang Jigme Dorje, the present Vajra Master of Dzamthang's Tsangwa monastery<br> | |||
*Kathok LAma Rabsal<br> | |||
===Alternate Names & Spellings=== | ===Alternate Names & Spellings=== | ||
Revision as of 05:22, 10 March 2009
Khenpo Lodro Drakpa (1920-1975) was one of the most influential and prolific modern Jonang masters. Born in the Bukhangda district of Amdo , Khenpo Lodrak was the son of the nomads Tsewang Pal and Gyalza Gurlo. At the age of 9, he began to learn the Kalachakra system at Darnga Mountain Retreat (ri khrod) in Dzamthang under the guidance of Dzam-ngos Dorje Chang Kunga Ngawang. Then, when he was 18 years old, he began to study the works of Bamda Thubten Gelek Gyatso at Rashug Mountain Retreat under Bamda's direct disciple Tshognyi Gyatso.
At the age of 21, he took up residence at Dzamthang Tsangwa Monastery. Studying primarily with Rabka Lama Lozang Tsultrim, he was immediately recognized for his scholastic talents. Later in his life he was known as a "second Mipham," praised for his intellectual similarities parallel to the famous Nyingma master from Kham, Mipham Gyatso. Within the Jonang, he was also regarded as an incarnation of Dolpopa.
Literary Works
- His Collected Works in 10 volumes [1]
Main Teachers
- Dzam-ngos Dorje Chang Kunga Ngawang
- Rabka Lama Lozang Tsultrim
- Tshognyi Gyatso
Main Students
- Ngawang Yonten Sangpo
- Khenpo Kunga Sherab Rinpoche
- Ngawang Sonam Palden
- Ngawang Jigme Dorje, the present Vajra Master of Dzamthang's Tsangwa monastery
- Kathok LAma Rabsal
Alternate Names & Spellings
- Mati Rinpoche