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'''Gyalwa Cho-Yang of Nganlam''' ([[ngan lam rgyal ba mchog dbyangs]]). A close disciple of Guru Rinpoche who attained accomplishment through the practice of [[Hayagriva]] and was later incarnated as the [[Karmapas]]. Born into the [[Nganlam clan]] in the [[Phen Valley]], he took ordination from [[Shantarakshita]] in the first group of seven Tibetan monks. It is said that he kept his vows with utmost purity. Having received the transmission of Hayagriva from Padmasambhava, he practiced in solitude and reached the level of a vidyadhara.  
'''Terton''' ([[gter ston]]) - '''Treasure Revealer'''
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The term "terton" refers to enlightened Buddhist masters that reveal hidden teachings and present them at a spiritually efficacious time. In particular, this term is used widely in the [[Nyingma]] tradition, where it refers to indivual who, in a previous life, were students of the master [[Padmasambhava]] and later reincarnated to spread teachings they received, but were then hidden since the time for their spreading had not yet come to pass.


[[Gyalwa Cho-Yang]] means 'Sublime voice of victory.'
In the Indian tradition, early precedents for this tradition can be found in figures like [[Nagarjuna]], who revealed [[Prajnaparamita]] teachings that had been kept hidden in the realm of the [[Naga]]s.


==Incarnations==
===Important Tertons===
Recent incarnations include:
*the [[Karmapa]] tulkus,
*the [[Karma Chagme]] tulkus,
*[[Chagdud]] tulkus,
*[[Sang Ngak Rinpoche]],
*[[Namkha Drimed]]


*Please expand, using [[Sample Buddhist Teacher Info & Instructions]]
===Other Names & Spellings===
*Treasure reavealer
*Revealer of treasures


[[Category:Buddhist Masters]]
[[Category:Key Terms]]
[[Category:Nyingma Masters]]
[[Category:Nyingma]]
[[Category:25 Disciples of Padmasambhava]]

Revision as of 22:54, 20 December 2005

Terton (gter ston) - Treasure Revealer

The term "terton" refers to enlightened Buddhist masters that reveal hidden teachings and present them at a spiritually efficacious time. In particular, this term is used widely in the Nyingma tradition, where it refers to indivual who, in a previous life, were students of the master Padmasambhava and later reincarnated to spread teachings they received, but were then hidden since the time for their spreading had not yet come to pass.

In the Indian tradition, early precedents for this tradition can be found in figures like Nagarjuna, who revealed Prajnaparamita teachings that had been kept hidden in the realm of the Nagas.

Important Tertons

Other Names & Spellings

  • Treasure reavealer
  • Revealer of treasures
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