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'''Jamgön Kongtrül''' ([['jam mgon kong sprul]]). (1813-1899). Also known as [[Lodrö Thaye]], [[Yönten Gyamtso]], [[Padma Garwang]] and by his tertön name [[Padma Tennyi Yungdrung Lingpa]]. He was one of the most prominent Buddhist masters in the 19th century and placed special focus upon a non-sectarian attitude. Renowned as an accomplished master, scholar and writer, he authored more than 100 volumes of scriptures. The most well known are his [[Five Treasuries]], among which are the 63 volumes of the [[Rinchen Terdzö]], the terma literature of the [[one hundred great tertöns]].
'''Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo''' ([['jam dbyangs mkhyen brtse'i dbang po]]). (1820-1892). A great master of the last century. He was the last of the [[Five Great Tertöns]] and was regarded as the combined reincarnation of [[Vimalamitra]] and [[King Trisong Deutsen]]. He became the master and teacher of all the Buddhist schools of Tibet and the founder of the [[Rimey movement]]. There are ten volumes of his works in addition to his termas. Jamyang means 'Manjushri, gentle melodiousness,' [[Khyentse Wangpo]] means 'Lord of loving wisdom.'

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Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo ('jam dbyangs mkhyen brtse'i dbang po). (1820-1892). A great master of the last century. He was the last of the Five Great Tertöns and was regarded as the combined reincarnation of Vimalamitra and King Trisong Deutsen. He became the master and teacher of all the Buddhist schools of Tibet and the founder of the Rimey movement. There are ten volumes of his works in addition to his termas. Jamyang means 'Manjushri, gentle melodiousness,' Khyentse Wangpo means 'Lord of loving wisdom.'