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Dharmakirti - Seventh century master of logic from southern India [RY] Dharmakirti (chos kyi grags pa). One of the great Buddhist scholars of ancient India. [RY] Dharmakirti [LW1] [RY] Dharmakirti: Dharmakirti; (chos kyi grags pa) One of the Six Ornaments of India. Born in a brahmin family in South India, he embraced Buddhism and became one of the greatest logician of all times. He repeatedly defeated in debates the greatest tirthika panditas, including Shankaracharya, and composed many treatises on logic including the famed tshad ma rnam 'grel; (Skt. pramana vartika karika), the Extensive Commentary on Logic. [MR]

Dharmakosha. [Daki] [RY]

Dharmapala (chos skyong). Nonhumans who vow to protect and guard the teachings of the Buddha and its followers. Dharmapalas can be either 'mundane' i.e. virtuous samsaric beings or 'wisdom Dharma protectors' who are emanations of buddhas or bodhisattvas. [RY]

Dharmapala (chos skyong). The protectors of the Buddhist teachings. [RY]

Dharmapalas 11, 16 [RY]

Dharmaraja, The Lord of Death (gshin rje chos rgyal). Our mortality; a personification of impermanence and the unfailing law of cause and effect.[AL] [RY]

dharmas: are elementary constituent events into which the world is broken down, what we see as the Person of Self being no more than a collection of dharmas, without ultimate reality. In the higher schools of Buddhist philosophy it is shown that dharmas themselves have no ultimate existence: their Suchness, or true nature, is to be Empty (or pure) of true existence. See all dharmas - (chos kun). All which is, all which can be, all experiences, all phenomena, all events. [JV]

dharmas of mahamudra, six Another name for the six yogas of Naropa. [Rain of Wisdom]

Dharmata (chos nyid), the absolute nature. At this stage, both ordinary phenomena and the visions experienced in the former stages dissolve in the absolute nature. [MR-ShabkarNotes] dharmata (chos nyid). The intrinsic nature of phenomena and mind. [AL] [RY] Dharmata (chos nyid). The innate nature of phenomena and mind. [Bardo Guide 91] [ZL] [RY] Dharmata (chos nyid). The innate nature of phenomena and mind. [Primer] [RY] dharmata (chos nyid); bardo; buddha-nature; manifest; natural sound of; vajra voice [LW1] [RY] Dharmata {chos nyid}. The nature of emptiness. [RY]

Dharmata Exhaustion Beyond Concepts (chos zad blo 'das). The fourth of the four visions in Dzogchen. [RY]

Dharmata mindfulness (chos nyid kyi dran pa). Innate, unchanging presence of mind. [RY]

Dharmatrata [LW1] [RY]

dharma-vision. Ordinary vision sees visual forms. Divine vision sees clairvoyantly. Dharma vision is the ability to directly see the true nature of things as explained in the Dharma. [Peter Roberts]

Dharmevajra (rdo rje chos). See Vajrapani [LW1] [RY]

Dharmic (chos kyi). Of or pertaining to the Dharma; religious or pious. [ZL] [RY]

Dhatu [Skt.]; Space. Element. See dharmadhatu [RWB]

Dhatvishvari (dbyings phyug ma) [LW1] [RY] Dhatvishvari; Vajra Yogini; [LWx] [RY]

Dhitika - The fifth patriarch, who taught throughout India and also in Tokharia [RY] Dhitika - The fifth patriarch, who taught throughout India and also in Tokharia. [Tarthang]

Dhupe (Skt.). Incence. [RY]

Dhuti (Skt.). The central channel. [EMP] [RY]

Dhyana - meditation [RY] Dhyana (bsam gtan). Meditative absorption, concentration meditation, n. of the fifth Perfection. Four form and four formless dhyanas are taught. [RY] Dhyana (bsam gtan). The fifth of the six paramitas which means 'steady mindfulness.' Can also refer to the state of concentrated mind with fixation and also the god realms produced through such mental concentration. [RY] Dhyana (bsam gtan). The state of concentrated mind and also the name for god realms produced through such mental concentration. See also under 'four dhyana states.'[AL] [RY] Dhyana (bsam gtan). The state of concentrated mind with fixation and also the god realms produced through such mental concentration. [RY] dhyana (bsam gtan); actual state of; eight aspects of the main stage; first state of; four; four, detailed; main part of first; mundane; of abiding blissfully in this life; of rebirth; of rebirth; of serenity; ordinary and special main part (dngos gzhi tsam khyad); prerequisites for; special stage of; that are common to the mundane paths; that delights the tathagatas; the samadhi of the first; undefiled [LW1] [RY] dhyana (bsam gtan); ordinary and special main part (dngos gzhi tsam khyad) [LWx] [RY]

Dhyana Realms (bsam gtan gyi gnas ris). See also Four Dhyana Realms; First Dhyana Realm; Four Dhyana Realms; in the Realm of Form; Fourth Dhyana Realm; Second Dhyana Realm; Third Dhyana Realm [LW1] [RY] Dhyana realms of the gods (lha'i bsam gtan gyi ris). A meditative state of concentrated mind with fixation leads not to liberation but to being reborn as a god in the Realm of Form produced through such mental concentration. [RY] Diamond Cutter Sutra (Skt. Vajracchedika-prajnaparamita, Tib. 'phags pa shes rab kyi pha rol du phyin pa rdo rje gcod pa T 16). [MR-ShabkarNotes] Diamond Cutter Sutra {rdo rje gcod pa}. Name of a sutra. Skt. Vajracchedika-prajnaparamita Tib. {'phags pa shes rab kyi pha rol du phyin pa rdo rje gcod pa}. [RY]

Diamond Throne of India (Skt. Vajrasana, Tib. rgya gar rdo rje ldan), now called Bodhgaya: the place where Lord Buddha Sakyamuni attained enlightenment and where the thousand Buddhas of this aeon attain enlightenment. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Diamond Throne of Ultimate Excellence (nges legs rdo rje gdan) is enlightenment. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Diamond-hard resolutions - As explained by H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, "unswerving determination" means that no matter what our parents, friends, or anyone else may think or say, no matter what adverse conditions may be, nothing can deter us from our resolve to practice the Dharma. "Indifference to what others may think of you," means that once we have achieved our goal--to practice Dharma--even if people have a poor opinion of us, criticize us for "wasting our time," or slander us, we should not care about it in the least. The "vajra of wisdom" is the awareness of the ultimate truth, which should accompany us at all times. See also Shabkar's Beneficial Moon (chos bshad gzhan phan zla ba), fols. 148-9. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Digest of the Prajñaparamita in Eight Thousand Verses; (brgyad stong don bsdus). [PK] [RY]

Dignaga - Disciple of Vasubandhu, famed for his contributions to logic and epistemology [RY] Dignaga (phyogs glang). Fifth century author of Abhidharma Kosha. Disciple of Vasubandhu, famed for his contributions to pramana, logic and epistemology. Counted among the Six Ornaments which Beautify Jambudvipa, he is the holder of the transmission of valid cognition, which brings an end to confusion about meaning.[EMP] [RY] Dignaga [LW1] [RY] Dignaga, (phyogs glang), is, among the Six Ornaments which Beautify Jambudvipa, the recipient of the transmission of pramana, valid cognition, to bring an end to confusion about meaning. [RY]

Dilgo clan [LW1] [RY]

Dilgo Khyentse (ldil mgo mkhyen brtse). See His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. [ZL] [RY] Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (skyabs rje ldil mgo mkhyen brtse rin po che). (b. 1910). Regarded by followers of all four schools as one of the foremost masters of Tibetan Buddhism. Among his other names are Rabsel Dawa and Tashi Paljor, and his tertön names Osel Trulpey Dorje and Pema Do-ngak Lingpa. His two root gurus were Shechen Gyaltsab Pema Namgyal and Dzongsar Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö. His collected works fill numerous volumes. [RY] Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, expl. of his lineage for Lamrim Yeshe Nyingpo [LW1] [RY] Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. [RY] diligence [LW1] [RY]

Dipamkara Buddha. The Buddha who prophesied Shakyamuni's attainment of enlightenment. According to legend, in a past life when Shakyamuni Buddha was still treading the bodhisattva path, he brought some Lotus flowers to offer to Dipamkara Buddha, and spread his hair over a puddle so the ancient Buddha could pass it on soiled. Upon doing that, he attained the realization of nonarising of dharmas and received the prophecy of his attainment of buddhahood. [RY]

Dipankara, the Light Giver Buddha (mar me mdzad), is the protector of mariners. Sometimes also explained as the one "Who Became Buddha Through a Lamp," thus called because he planted the seed of Buddhahood by offering the light of a single lamp with pure aspiration. [MR-ShabkarNotes] Direct crossing (thod rgal). The literal meaning of Tögal is to proceed directly to the goal without having to go through intermediate steps. [RY]

Direct Crossing of spontaneous presence (lhun grub thod rgal). See Tögal [LW1] [RY] Direct Crossing of Spontaneous Presence {lhun grub thöd rgal}. Dzogchen practice which leads to the attainment of the four visions {thöd rgal gyi snang ba bzhi}. [RY]

Directions, the ten (dasha dish, phyogs bcu). i.e. All space. They are enumerated as the four cardinal and four intermediate points plus up and down. [RY]

Discerning Dharmas and Dharmata (chos dang chos nyid rnam 'byed) [LW1] [RY] Discerning Dharmas and Dharmata (chos dang chos nyid rnam par 'byed pa). One of the Five Teachings of Maitreya. [RY]

Discerning the Middle and the Extremes (dbus mtha' rnam 'byed) [LW1] [RY] Discerning the Middle and the Extremes (dbus mtha' rnam par 'byed pa). One of the Five Teachings of Maitreya. [RY]

disciple (slob ma); characteristics of; explanation of qualities; six principal virtues of [LW1] [RY] disciple; characteristics of; explanation of qualities; six principal virtues of [LWx] [RY]

discipline (tshul khrims); detailed; four aspects of taking, observing, purity and restoring; four qualities; three types of [LW1] [RY]

Disciplines - see Eight Great Disciplines. [RY] Disciplines (tshul khrims). See vows and precepts. [RY]

discriminating knowledge (shes rab). See also knowledge; aggregate of; continuity of; on bhumis; supramundane [LW1] [RY]

Discriminating wisdom (so sor rtog pa'i ye shes). One of the five wisdoms. The transmutation of attachment. [RY]

discrimination. See also discriminating knowledge [LW1] [RY]

Discriminative awareness {shes rab}. The sixth transcending perfection. [RY]

Dispeller of All Obstacles (bar chad kun sel). See Lamey Tukdrub Barchey Künsel. [RY]

Display of Great Secret (gsang chen rol pa) charnel ground [LW1] [RY]

Dissolution and emergence (bsdu ldang). Two phases near the conclusion of yidam practice the purpose of which is to eliminate the tendencies to hold the wrong views of eternalism and nihilism. [RY]

Dissolution stages (thim rim). A process of physical and mental dissolution that all sentient beings go through at various times, as when falling asleep and even in the moment of a sneeze. Here these stages refer chiefly to the process of dying. [RY]

Dissolution stages (thim rim). In this book defined as three types: the gross dissolution of the elements, the subtle dissolution of the thought states, and the very subtle dissolution stages during the bardo of dharmata. For the last see also 'bardo of dharmata.' [Bardo Guide 91] [RY] distraction ('du 'dzi) twenty defects [LW1] [RY]

disturbed-mind consciousness (nyon yid); definition of [LW1] [RY]

disturbed-mind consciousness of formation ('du byed kyi nyon yid) [LW1] [RY]

Disturbing emotion (nyon mongs pa). The five poisons of desire, anger, delusion, pride, and envy which tire, disturb, and torment one's mind. [RY]

Disturbing emotion (nyon mongs pa). The five poisons of desire, anger, delusion, pride, and envy which tire, disturb, and torment one's mind. The perpetuation of these disturbing emotions is one of the main causes of samsaric existence. [Bardo Guide 91] [RY]

DISTURBING EMOTIONS (nyon mongs pa). The five poisons of desire, anger, delusion, pride, and envy which tire, disturb, and torment one's mind. The perpetuation of these disturbing emotions is one of the main causes of samsaric existence. [AL] [RY]

Divine activity (karman, 'phrin las). see Action. [RY]

Divine eye (lha yi mig). One of the superknowledges; the capacity to clearly see distant places. [RY]

Divine Valley Water (gshong pa'i lha chu). 'Shongpey Lhachu.' Even today a place with clear and sweet water, situated near Lhasa in Central Tibet. [ZL] [RY]

Division of Mantra (sngags kyi sde). [RY]

Division of Vinaya ('dul ba'i sde), [RY]

Divisions of the Sangha (dge bdun gyi sde): those with shaved heads and bare feet are the Division of Vinaya ('dul ba'i sde), and those with braided hair and white robes are the Division of Mantra (sngags kyi sde). [RY]

Do Drupchen Trinley Öser (rdo grub chen 'phrin las 'od zer), see Translator's Introduction, note 48. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje (mdo mkhyen brtse ye shes rdo rje). A great master and tertön who was the mind emanation of Jigmey Lingpa. [RY] Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje: 1800-1859?. [RY] Do Khyentse Yeshey Dorje: 1800-1859? [MR] Do Khyentse Yeshey Dorje: 1800-1859?. [RY]

Do, Gyu and Sem. [RY]

dobdops (rdob rdob), the famous guard-monks of the big monasteries around Lhasa, who would sometimes behave in a manner inconsistent with the rules of monastic life, acting almost like mercenaries. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Doctrine guardians. [RY]

Dodrub Chen Rinpoche [LW1] [RY]

Dodrup Jigme Tenpai Nyima: 1865-1926 [MR]

Dodrup Tenpai Nyima: 1865-1926. [RY]

Dogen - Thirteenth century Zen monk, founder of the Soto Zen school [RY] Dogen - Thirteenth century Zen monk, founder of the Soto Zen school. [Tarthang] doha A type of verse or song spontaneously composed by Vajrayana practitioners as an expression of their realization. [Rain of Wisdom]

Doha Khorsum;, (do ha skor gsum);, the three mains "songs of realization" told by the Mahasiddha Saraha. The Doha for the King, the Doha for the Queen, and the Doha for the Subjects. [MR]

Doha, mystical songs of the great siddhas. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Doha-kosha (do ha mdzod). A collection of spontaneous vajra songs by the Indian masters of the Mahamudra lineage. [RY] Dohas are the spontaneous spiritual songs of the Indian mahasiddhas and other accomplished masters. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Dokham (mdo khams), details of places in [LW1] [RY] Dokham. [Daki] [RY]

Dokpa ceremony. [RY] Dokpa ritual. [RY]

Dola Jigme Kalsang, disciple of 1rst Dodrup, recognized Patrul Rinpoche as emanation of Palge Tulku, teacher of Chögyal Wang [MR] Dola Jigme Kalzang Chökyi Lodrö (rdo bla 'jigs med skal bzang chos kyi blo gros). Together with Do Drupchen Trinley Öser (see Translator's Introduction, note 48), Dola Jigme recognized the tulku of Palge Samten Puntshok (dpal dge bsam gtan phun tshogs), who became the celebrated master Dza Patrul Rinpoche, Orgyen Jigme Chökyi Wangpo (dpal sprul o rgyan 'jigs med chos kyi dbang po, 1808-87). [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Dombi Heruka [LW1] [RY] Dombi Heruka. [Daki] [RY]

Dominant result (bdag po'i 'bras bu) is that the area has little splendor, much hail and frost, abundant dust, deep undulations, *tshva sgo can*, disordered seasons, little crops, deep abysses, lack of water. [RY] dominant result (bdag po'i 'bras bu). See result [LW1] [RY] dominant result (bdag po'i 'bras bu); expl. [LW1] [RY] Dominant result (dbang gi 'bras bu). The ripening of karma that shows itself in the surrounding environment. [RY]

DÖN (gdon). A negative force; a type of evil spirit.[AL] [RY] don (T: gdon) A type of malevolent spirit, usually of the preta realm, who tends to cause disease--physical or psychological--due to a lack of mindfulness on the part of the practitioner. [Rain of Wisdom]

Döndrub Tulku [LW1] [RY]

Do-ngak Lingpa. See Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo [LW1] [RY] Dönwa Donden, Karmapa VI: 1416-1453 [MR] Dönwa Donden, Karmapa VI: 1416-1453. [RY]

Döny" Dorje overthrow the Phagmodrupa rule, the Rinpongpa rule begins, (for 130 years) [MR] Doors of Deliverance, three; vimoksa mukha, (rnam par thar pa'i sgo). Emptiness, signlessness, Wishlessness. [RY]

Doors, three (sgo gsum). Body, speech and mind. [RY]

Döpel ('dod dpal) was a famous goldsmith and ironsmith workshop at the foot of the Potala. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Dorbeb. [RY]

Dordrag Rigdzin Chenpo (rdor brag rig 'dzin chen po) Pema Trinley (1641-1718), a reincarnation of Nanam Dudjom Dorje (sna nam bdud 'joms rdo rje). [RY]

Dorje Bechon. [RY]

Dorje Drag (rdo rje brag) [LW1] [RY] Dorje Drag lineage 1. (rdo rje brag) Monastery: 1) Rigdzin Gödem; (rig 'dzin rgod kyi ldem phru can), alias Ngodrup Gyaltsen (dnos grub rgyal mtshan), 1337-1408. 2) Ngari Penchen Pema Wangyal; (1487-1542), who first identified the site of Dorje Drag (thus called because of a round stone with a blue crossed-vajra on it), according to Guru Rinpoche's predictions. By spending one night on the site his life was extended of 12 years. He gave the name of E-wam Chog Gar (E wam lcog gar) to the site. 3) Dordrag Rigdzin:II Legden Dorje;, younger brother of Ngari Penchen, and like him a Tertön, was the second Gödem (Rigdzin II). Together with Changdag Tashi Topgyal;, the reincarnation of Ngari Penchen, he established there the Thekchog Ling Monastery. 4) Rigdzin III was Dordrag Rigdzin: III, Ngagi Wangpo; (1580-1639), son and disciple of Tashi Topgyal. Vastly extended Dorje Drag and was the first Rigdzin to occupy the throne there. [RY] Dorje Drag lineage 2. His disciple Yolmo Tendzin Norbu (3rd incarnation of Yolmo Shakya Sangpo), who rule the monastery after the Rigdzin passed away and recognized the IV Rigdzin. 5) Rigdzin IV, the famed scholar saint Dordrag RIgdzin:IVPema Trinley; (1641-1718) disciple of the 5th Dalai Lama, Zurchen Choying Rangdrol, Sönam Chöden, Lhatsün Namkha Jigme, and of Minling Terchen. Wrote 13 Volumes of essential commentaries. Fell to the Jonggar invaders. 6) Dordrag Rigdzin: V Kalsang Pema Wangchuk;. He is said to have been a centenary, and had a great activity. 7) Dordrag:Rigdzin VI Kunsang Gyurme Lhündrub;, an accomplished teacher, who did not live long. 8) Dordrag:Rigdzin VII Ngawang Jampel Mingyur Lhündrub Dorje;, became very learned but passed away at the age of 25. 9) Dordrag:Rigdzin VIII Kalsang Pema Wangyal;, an accomplished teacher who demonstrated many miracles. [RY] Dorje Drag lineage 3. 10) Dordrag:Rigdzin IX Thubten Chöwang Namnyi Dorje;, (1884-1932), went to Kham and had many disciples. 11) Dordrag:Rigdzin X Jetsün Thubten Jigme Namdrol Gyatso;, (1936-), disciple of 'Go tsha mkhan chen theg mchog bstan 'dzin, Minling Khen Rinpoche and H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche. (These few details were taken from the bod yul gangs can gyi ljong su snga 'gyur bka' gter gyi chos brgyud 'dzin pa'i gdan sa chen po thub bstan rdo rje brag E wam lcog sgar ba'i chos brgyud dang gdan rabs bcas kyi lo rgyus mdor bsdus) by Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche. [MR]

Dorje Drak - the fifth Great Vidyadhara of Dorje Drak (rdor brag rig 'dzin chen po), Kalzang Pema Wangchuk (skal bzang padma dbang phyug, also known as rdo rje thogs med rtsal). Born in 1719 he is said to have lived to over a hundred. He was the 5th reincarnation of Rigdzin Gödem (rig 'dzin rgod ldem, 1337-1408) and the immediate reembodiment of the famed Rigdzin Pema Trinley (rig 'dzin padma phrin las, 1641-1717). [MR-ShabkarNotes] Dorje Drak (rdo rje brag) is the main center for the practice of the Northern Terma tradition, the collection of spiritual treasures rediscovered by Rigdzin Gödem (rig 'dzin rgod kyi ldem phru can, 1337-1408, see NS, pp.780-783). It was Ngari Panchen Pema Wangyal (mnga' ris pan chen padma dbang rgyal, 1487-1542) who, following Guru Rinpoche's predictions, first identified the site of Dorje Drak, the "Vajra Rock" (thus called because of a round stone with a blue crossed-vajra on it). The monastery was actually founded by Rigdzin III, Ngakyi Wangpo (ngag gi dbang po, 1580-1639) in 1632. See also chap.9, note 41. [MR-ShabkarNotes] Dorje Drak Monastery. [RY]

Dorje Drakpo Tsal (rdo rje drag po rtsal). "Wrathful Vajra Power." A wrathful form of Guru Rinpoche and one of the 'twelve manifestions.' [RY] Dorje Drakpo Tsal (rdo rje drag po rtsal). 'Powerful Vajra Wrath.' A wrathful form of Guru Rinpoche. [ZL] [RY] Dorje Drakpo Tsal (rdo rje drag po rtsal); details of revelation; expl. ultimate meaning of; Innermost Cycle; innermost sadhana (yang gsang sgrub pa rdo rje drag rtsal); Padmasambhava's manifestation; Powerful Vajra Wrath; secret cycle [LW1] [RY] Dorje Drakpo Tsal, Wrathful Vajra Power. [Daki] [RY] Dorje Drakpo Tsal. A Mind-terma tertön of the eighteenth century. [Peter Roberts] Dorje Draktsal (rdo rje drag rtsal). Same as 'Dorje Drakpo Tsal.' [RY] Dorje Draktsal, the secret practice. 'Powerful Vajra Wrath.' A wrathful form of Guru Rinpoche.[Primer] [RY] Dorje Draktsal. See Dorje Drakpo Tsal [LW1] [RY]

Dorje Dröllo (rdo rje drod lo). A wrathful form of Padmasambhava; especially for subduing evil forces and concealing termas for the welfare of future generations. [ZL] [RY] Dorje Drolö (rdo rje gro lod); one of the eight manifestations; thirteen Tiger's Nest [LW1] [RY]

Dorje Dudjom (rdo rje bdud 'joms). Same as Dorje Dudjom Tsal. [RY] Dorje Düdjom - means 'Indestructible Subduer of Mara.' [LW1] [RY]

Dorje Dudjom of Nanam (sna nam pa rdo rje bdud 'joms). One of king Trisong Deutsen's ministers, sent to Nepal to invite Padmasambhava to Tibet. A mantrika who had reached perfection in the two stages of development and completion, he could fly with the speed of the wind and traverse solid matter. Rigdzin Gödem (1337-1408) and Pema Trinley (1641-1718), the great vidyadhara of Dorje Drak monastery in central Tibet, are both considered reincarnations of Dorje Dudjom. Dorje Dudjom means 'Indestructible Subduer of Mara.' [AL] [RY]

Dorje Dudjom Tsal (rdo rje bdud 'joms rtsal). One of the 25 disciples of Guru Rinpoche. [RY]

Dorje Lingpa (rdo rje gling pa) (1346-1405) was on of five major revealers of hidden treasures in Tibet renowned as the Five Tertön Kings. [RY] Dorje Lingpa [LW1] [RY] Dorje Lingpa: 1346-1405 [MR]

Dorje Lobpön (rdo rje slob dpon). The Tibetan word for vajra master.[Primer] [RY] Dorje Lobpön [LW1] [RY]

Dorje Phurba (rdo rje phur pa), or Vajra Kilaya. One of the main meditational deities, or yidam, of the Nyingma and other traditions, whose specific quality is to dispel all obstacles on the path of enlightenment. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Dorje Tötreng Tsal (rdo rje thod phreng rtsal). Same as Guru Rinpoche. [RY]

Dorje Ziji Tsal. See Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo [LW1] [RY]

Dosher Trelchung (mdo gzher sprel chung). A minister of King Trisong Deutsen; also spelled Dershey Trelchung (sder bzhed sprel chung). [ZL] [RY]

dough triangles. Small dough-triangles (theb kyus) made by squeezing some dough between the tips of the thumb and the index-finger. Each represents an additional torma offering, so that a great number of tormas can be offered. [Peter Roberts]

Downfalls {ltung ba}. Breaking of precepts. [RY]

Dra Thalgyur Root Tantra (sgra thal 'gyur rtsa ba'i rgyud). This tantra explains how to attain the level of nirmanakaya and how to accomplish the welfare of others through practices related to sound. [RY]

Drag Yangdzong (bsgrags kyi yang rdzong). See also 'Crystal Cave of Drag Yangdzong.' [ZL] [RY]

Dragon. Sanskrit naga. A mythical snake like being, usually said to be living in the oceans. Dragons are believed to have miraculous powers and to cause rain to fall in the world. [RY]

Drak Yangdzong (sgrags yang rdzong), see chap.10, note 59. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Drak Yerpa (brag yer pa) is the holy place of Guru Padmasambhava related to the speech aspect. It is also said to be the "life tree" (srog shing), or spiritual axis, of Lhasa. There are over eighty caves where many great beings from all lineages meditated. On the top are the cave of Guru Padmasambhava, the Rock that is Hard to Reach (brag gi yang bgrod dka'), and Yeshe Tsogyal's Secret Cave (gsang phug). Below is the Moon Cave (zla ba phug), another cave of Guru Padmasambhava; the Dharma King's Cave (chos rgyal phug), King Songtsen Gampo's cave; the great cave where the eighty siddhas of Yerpa (i.e., Guru Padmasambhava's disciples) meditated together; and Lord Atisha's cave, the Cave of Auspicious Coincidence (rten 'brel phug), thus named because when Atisha entered it, a rain of flowers fell. See Gegyepa Tendzin Dorje (1988) and Dowman (1988, hereafter abbreviated as PP). In some enumerations, instead of Drak Yangdzong (see above, note 59), Trak Yerpa is given as the holy place related to the body aspect of Guru Rinpoche. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Drakar Dzongchung. [RY]

Drakmar Yama Lung, see chap.10, note 59. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Drakpa Gyaltsen (grags pa rgyal mtshan). Tibetan master of the Sakya Lineage and close disciple of Sakya Pandita. [RY]

Drakpa Senge (grags pa seng ge), Shamar I): 1283-1349 or 1350 [MR]

Drampa Gyang; (gram pa rgyangs) One of the twelve missionary temple (mtha's 'dul gtsug lag khang) built in the 7th century by King Songtsen Gampo. Nearby was the Gyang Bumoche, an immense Trashi Gomang (many-doored) Stupa build by Thangthong Gyalpo and the Sakya master Sönam Tashi (1352-1412). Nearby is a small valley with Gyang Lompo Lhung a cave blessed by Guru Rinpoche. [MR]

Drampa Lhatse; (gram pa lha rtse) [RY]

drawing in of the life-forces (tshe 'gugs) [Peter Roberts]

Dream (rmi lam). Here specifically referring to one of the Six Doctrines of Naropa. [RY]

Drekpa (dregs pa). A certain type of malevolent spirit. [RY]

Dremo Valley ('bras mo ljong) [LW1] [RY]

Dremong (dred mong), the Brown or Snow Bear (Lat. Ursus isabellinus), of which Tibetans distinguish two kinds: the dangerous steppe dweller (byang dred), and the forest dweller (nags dred), smaller in size, that does not attack humans unless provoked. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Drenka (bran ka). Tibetan translator predicted by Padmasambhava. [ZL] [RY]

Drenpa Namkha (dran pa nam mkha'). Tibetan translator and disciple of Padmasambhava. At first he was an influential Bönpo priest, but later he studied with Padmasambhava and also learned translation. Due to his miraculous power, he is said to have tamed a wild yak simply by a threatening gesture. He offered numerous Bönpo teachings to Padmasambhava who then concealed them as a terma treasure. [ZL] [RY] Drenpa Namkha (dran pa nam mkha'). Tibetan translator and disciple of Padmasambhava, originally an influential Bönpo priest. Later he studied with Padmasambhava and also learned translation. He is said to have tamed a wild yak simply by a threatening gesture. He offered numerous Bönpo teachings to Padmasambhava who then concealed them as terma treasures. Drenpa Namkha means 'Space of Mindfulness.' [AL] [RY]

Drepung ('bras spungs) One of the three main Gelukpa monasteries, located north of Lhasa. [Rain of Wisdom] Drepung ('bras spungs) was founded in 1416 by Jamyang Chöje ('jam dbyangs chos rje), Sera (se ra) was founded in 1419 by Jamchen Chöje (byams chen chos rje), and Ganden (dga' ldan) in 1409 by Je Tsongkhapa (rje tsong kha pa). [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Drey (bre). Tibetan volume measure equivalent of about one liter or two pints. One drey of gold would weigh about 13 kilos. [ZL] [RY]

Drib (grib). Defilement, obscuration caused by contact with impure people or their things.[AL] [RY]

Drichu [LW1] [RY]

Drigom Shigpo: 1208- [MR]

Drigung Chotrak (chos kyi grags pa): 17th [MR] Drigung Chötrak ('dri gung rig 'dzin chos kyi grags pa), 17th century. [RY]

Drigung Chung Tsang VI, (bstan 'dzin chos kyi blo gros): 1868- [MR]

Drigung Father and Son are the senior and the junior incarnates of Drigung Monastery, Drigung Chetsang (che tshang) and Chungtsang (chung tshang). The former was here Drigung Kyabgön Tendzin Padma Gyaltsen ('bri gung skyabs mgon bstan 'dzin padma rgyal mtshan, born in 1770), the twenty-seventh hierarch of Drigung and the reincarnation of Jigten Gonpo ('jig rten mgon po, 1143-1217). The latter was the reincarnation of Drigung Rigdzin Chökyi Trakpa ('bri gung chung tshang rig 'dzin chos kyi grags pa, 1597-1659). See Tendzin Pemai Gyaltsen's Account of the Various Masters of the 'Bri gung bKa' brgyud pa School. About their authority over Lapchi, see LNY and chap.11, note 10. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Drigung Jigten Gongpo, Rinchen Pal, Shedang Dorje (zhe sdang rdo rje) or Drigung Kyopa (Disciple of Phagmo Drupa): 1143-1217 [MR]

Drigung Jigten Gonpo ('jigs rten mgon po): 1143-1212/7 [MR] Drigung Jigten Gonpo; (1143-1212): Disciple of Phagmo Drupa (1110-1170). A highly accomplished siddha who founded the Drigung monastery and school. [MR]

Drigung Konchog Rinchen (dkon mchog rin chen):1590- [MR]

Drigung Rinchen Phuntsok (also known as gnam lcags me 'bar) :1509-1557 [MR] Drigung Rinchen Phuntsok (also known as gnam lcags me 'bar) :1509-1557. [RY]

Drikung Kagyu. [RY]

Drikung Kyobpa (bri gung skyob pa). A great master of the Drigung Kagyu lineage. (1143-1217) [RY]

Drilbupa (dril bu pa) or Vajraghantapada, one of the eighty-four Mahasiddhas of India. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Drimey Dashar (dri med brda shar). Also Bende Drimey Dashar, one of the chief disciples of Guru Rinpoche. Same as Jnanakumara of Nyag. [RY]

Drimey Shingkyong Gonpo. [RY]

Drin Chubar (brin chu dbar) is a village and monastery near the junction of the Rongshar (rong shar, formerly known as brin) and the Manglung (smang lung) rivers, to the east of Lapchi. See MI, p.185. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Droding. [Daki] [RY]

Drodul Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa ('gro 'dul mchog gyur bde chen gling pa). Same as Chokgyur Lingpa. [RY]

Drogmi Lotsawa ('brog mi lo tsa ba) - Student of Prajna Indraruci and Gayadhara and founder of the sa skya school of Tibetan Buddhism [RY] Drogmi Lotsawa (brog mi lo tsa ba, 993-1050), who brought to Tibet the Path and Fruit (lam 'bras) teachings of the Sakya tradition. Tertön Dudul Dorje (gter ston bdud 'dul rdo rje, 1615-73), a great visionary master of Kathok Monastery in Kham of whom Sonam Nyentrak is a descendant, was also connected with the Sakya tradition. See NS, p. 813-7. [MR-ShabkarNotes] Drogmi Lotsawa: 993-1050 [MR] Drogmi Lotsawa;, or Drogmi Palkyi Yeshe ('brog mi dpal gyi ye shes), one of the nine spiritual heart-sons of Guru Padmasambhava. He attained enlightenment through the practice of Mamo Bötong (ma mo rbod gtong), one of the eight main herukas of the Nyingma tradition. [MR]

Drogön Rechenpa (Sangye Rechen): 1088-1158 [MR] Drogon Rechenpa (Sangye Rechen): 1088-1158. [RY]

Drom Tonpa {brom ston pa}. Name of Drom Gyalwai Jungne, one of Atisha's three main disciples. [RY] Drom Tonpa: 1004-1064. [RY] Drom Tönpa; Gyalwai Jungne (sbrom ston pa rgyal ba'i 'byung gnas): 1004-1064 [MR] Drom Tönpa; Gyalwai Jungne (sbrom ston pa rgyal ba'i 'byung gnas), 1004-1064, the closest Tibetan disciple of Lord Atisha; with whom he remained for eighteen years. He founded the monastery of Radreng (rwa sgreng) where he remained and taught for seven years before passing away at the age of 60. [MR] Droma land of Kyi (skyid kyi gro ma lung) [LW1] [RY]

Dromtön - 'Brom-ston - Student of Atisa and principal systematizer of the Tibetan bKa'-gdams-pa school; founder of Rva-sgreng monastery. [Tarthang] Dromton / 'Brom ston - Student of Atisha and principal systematizer of the Tibetan bKa' gdams pa school; founder of Rva sgreng monastery [RY]

Drong ('brong, Lat. Bos grunniens linnaeus), a very large species of wild yak. Solitary males that have left the herd are considered very dangerous. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Drongjug (grong 'jug). The practice of transferring one's consciousness into another body. The transmission of this teaching died out when Marpa's son, Darma Dode, passed away. [RY]

Drop of Amrita: probably the bdud rtsi'i thig pa'i rtsa tshigs of Lodrak Drupchen. See note 61. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Drop of Gold Heart Advice (snying gtam gser gyi thig pa), is the name given to this advice on Bodhicitta. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Drophugpa, Zur Shakya Senge: 1074-1135 [MR]

Drowa Kundul. [Daki] [RY]

Dru Jamyang Drakpa. A close disciple of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo and a very learned master. [RY] Dru Jamyang Drakpa. See Jamyang Drakpa [LW1] [RY] drubchen ceremony (sgrub chen). Great accomplishment practice; a sadhana practice undertaken by a group of people which goes on uninterruptedly for seven days.[AL] [RY]

Drubchen. [Daki] [RY]

Drubwang Tsoknyi Rinpoche (19th century/1849-1904) A great master of the Nangchen province in East Tibet. His two main gurus were Chogyal Dorje, a yogi who could fly, and Chokgyur Lingpa. Under his supervision were more than 500 nunneries. [Incorrect:dates 1789-1844 [MR] from Earth Bird to Wood Dragon][Gene Smith: 1828-?] [RY]

Drukchen Rinpoche. [RY]

Drukchen VII, Trinley Shingta: 1718-1755 [MR]

Drukpa Kagyu school ('brug pa bka' brgyud). The Kagyu teachings transmitted from Gampopa through Phagmo Drubpa to Lingje Repa. [RY]

Drukpa Kunleg ('brugs pa kun legs): 1455-1529 [MR]

Drupthob Orgyenpa, Rinchen Pal: 1230-1309 [MR] Drupthob Orgyenpa, Rinchen Pal;, 1230-1309. A disciple of Gyalwa Götsangpa; (1189-1258) and the second Karmapa: Karma Pakshi; (1204-1283). He travelled upto he holy land of Urgyen (oddiyana) where he had a vision of Vajra Varahi who transmitted him the direct lineage of the Three Vajra Yogas, the transmission of which became known as the Urgyen Nyengyu. He travelled all over from Shri Lanka to China. Teacher of Gyalwa Yangonpa. [MR]

Drupthob Shakya Shri: 1853- [MR] Drupthob Urgyenpa:1230-1309. [RY]

Dualistic fixation (gnyis 'dzin). Experience structured as 'perceiver' and 'object perceived.' [RY]

Dualistic knowledge (gnyis snang gi shes pa). Experience structured as 'perceiver' and 'object perceived.' [Bardo Guide 91] [RY]

Dualistic phenomena (gnyis snang). Experience structured as 'perceiver' and 'object perceived.' [RY]

Dudjom Rinpoche (1904-1987) The incarnation of the great treasure revealer Dudjom Lingpa. His Holiness was the supreme head of the Nyingma lineage after exile from Tibet. He is regarded as one of the most prominent scholars of our time. [RY] Dudjom Rinpoche (bdud 'joms rin po che). A great modern day master and tertön of the Nyingma lineage. [RY] Dudjom Rinpoche [LW1] [RY]

Dudul Dorje, Kamarpa XIII: 1733-1797 [MR] Dudul Dorje, Kamarpa XIII: 1733-1797. [RY]

Dudul Dorje: 1615-1673 [MR] Dudul Dorje: 1615-1673. [RY]

Dudul Karma Guru (bdud 'dul karma gu ru) is the name of a wrathful form of Guru Padmasambhava, particularly in the terma (See RT, vol 12, Na) revealed by Karma Guru Tashi Topgyal Wangpö Deh (karma gu ru bkra shis stobs rgyal dbang po'i sde, 1550-1603), better known as Changdak Tashi Topgyal (byang bdag bkra shis stobs rgyal). Chögyal Ngakyi Wangpo himself is also referred to as Karma Guru, in WL for instance. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Dudul Nuden Dorje. [RY]

Dujom Lingpa : 1835-1903. (Bdud 'joms gling pa) [RY]

Dukyi Shechen (bdud kyi gshed chen). One of 12 manifestations of Guru Rinpoche. [RY] dulled. (khams bsdus). "the elements gathered inwards" [Peter Roberts]

Dundul Dorje (bdud 'dul rdo rje); Vidyadhara Dundul Dorje; (1615-1672) to whom Rigdzin Jatsön Nyingpo principally transmitted the Könchok Chidu teachings. [Peter Roberts]

Dungts" Repa (dung mtsho ras pa) opened the sacred place of Tsari: 1314. [RY] Dungts" Repa, the first, (dung mtsho ras pa) opened the sacred place of Tsari: 1314 [MR] Dungtso Repa, First (dung mtsho ras pa): 14- [MR] Dungtso Repa, Second (dung mtsho ras pa): 14- [MR]

Düpado ('dus pa'i mdo). The main scripture of Anu Yoga. Consists of 75 chapters and is also known as Do Gongpa Düpa (mdo dgongs pa 'dus pa) or Kündü Rigpey Do (kun 'dus rig pa'i mdo). [EMP] [RY]

Dupedo, Gyutrul and Semde. ('dus pa'i mdo sgyu 'phrul sems sde) Dupedo is the main scripture of Anu Yoga. Gyutrul is the main Maha Yoga tantra. Semde is the Mind Section of Dzogchen Ati Yoga and in this context includes the other two sections: Longde (klong sde), the Space Section, and Men-ngag De (man ngag sde), the Instruction Section.. [RY]

Düpo Yabje Nagpo (bdud po yab rje nag po). [ZL] [RY]

dur kha - According to Trulshik Rinpoche, dur kha refers to Upper or Outer Mongolia (stod sog) and mu dur kha to Lower or Inner Mongolia (smad sog). This could also very well refer to Turkey. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Durtro Lhamo. [RY] Dusum Khyenpa (dus gsum mkhyen pa) : 1110-1193 [MR] Düsum Khyenpa, the first Karmapa (1110-1193). One of the main disciples of Gampopa.[Primer] [RY] Dusum Khyenpa: 1110-1193. [RY]

Dusum Sangye (dus gsum sangs rgyas). See 'Buddhas of the Three Times.' [RY] Dusum Sangye prayer [LW1] [RY] Dusum Sangye prayer. [RY]

Duton. [RY]

Dza Chukha [LW1] [RY]

Dza Trulshik Rinpoche, Kunzang Trinley Drodul Tsel (kun bzang phrin las 'dro 'dul rtsal) or Ngawang Chökyi Lodrö (ngag dbang chos kyi blo gros), born in 1924. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Dzachu [LW1] [RY]

Dzamling Gyenchok ('dzam gling rgyan mchog). One of the 12 manifestations of Guru Rinpoche. [RY]

Dzatrul Ngawang Tendzin Norbu (dza sprul ngag dbang bstan 'dzin nor bu): 1867- [MR]

dzi sha, the large duodenum of ruminants. According to one informant, it could be the same as dzi mo, a "delicacy" prepared by stuffing empty lungs with choice pieces of meat cooked in butter. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Dzigar Kongtrül Rinpoche [LW1] [RY] Dzigar Kongtrül Rinpoche was born in the Northern Indian province of Himachel Pradesh to Tibetan parents and grew up in a monastic environment. Recognized as an incarnation of Jamgon Kongtrül Lodro Thaye, he received extensive training in all aspects of Buddhist doctrine. In particular he received the teachings of the Nyingma lineage, especially that of the Longchen Nyingthik from his root teacher, H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. Rinpoche also studied extensively under Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Nyöshul Khen Rinpoche and the great scholar Khenpo Rinchen. In 1989 Rinpoche moved to the United States with his family and in 1990 began a five-year tenure as a professor of Buddhist philosophy at the Naropa Institute. Rinpoche also founded Mangala Shri Bhuti at this time, an organization established with the vision of furthering the wisdom and practice of the Longchen Nyingthik lineage. Later, Rinpoche moved to southern Colorado and established the mountain retreat center, Longchen Jigme Samten Ling. Rinpoche currently spends much of his time there in retreat and guides students in long-term retreat practice. When not in retreat, Rinpoche travels widely throughout the world teaching and furthering his own education. [RY]

Dzogchen (rdzogs pa chen po, rdzogs chen; Skt. mahasandhi, maha ati, Great Perfection). The teachings beyond the vehicles of causation, the highest of the inner tantras of the Nyingma School, first taught in the human world by the great vidyadhara Garab Dorje. Dzogchen is the ultimate of all the 84.000 profound and extensive sections of the Dharma. It is the realization of Buddha Samantabhadra, exactly as it is. The aspects of means and knowledge of Dzogchen are known as Trekchö and Tögal. [RY] Dzogchen (rdzogs pa chen po, Skt. Mahasandhi). Also known as Great Perfection and Ati Yoga. The highest teachings of the Nyingma School of the Early Translations. In this world the bestknown human lineage masters are Garab Dorje, Manjushrimitra, Shri Singha, Jnanasutra, Vimalamitra, Padmasambhava and Vairochana. Dzogchen has two chief aspects: the lineage of scriptures and the lineage of teachings. In addition, numerous Dzogchen teachings were concealed as treasures (termas) by these masters and revealed through the following centuries. The lineage of teachings is embodied in the oral instructions one receives personally from a qualified master and holder of the Dzogchen lineage. [Bardo Guide 91] [RY] Dzogchen (rdzogs pa chen po; rdzogs chen). The teachings beyond the vehicles of causation, first taught in the human world by the great vidyadhara Garab Dorje. [RY] Dzogchen / rDzogs chen - Atiyoga: the teachings of the highest perfection; the highest of the rNying ma inner Tantras [RY] Dzogchen 1. (rdzogs pa chen po, Skt. mahasandhi). Also known as Great Perfection and Ati Yoga. The highest teachings of the Nyingma School of the Early Translations. In this world the most well known human lineage masters are: Garab Dorje, Manjushrimitra, Shri Singha, Jnanasutra, Vimalamitra, Padmasambhava and Vairochana. Dzogchen has two chief aspects: the lineage of scriptures and the lineage of teachings (dpe brgyud dang bka' brgyud). The scriptures are contained in the tantras of the Three Sections of Dzogchen: Mind Section, Space Section and Instruction Section. The first two were brought to Tibet chiefly by Vairochana while the Instruction Section was mainly transmitted by Vimalamitra and Padmasambhava. In addition, numerous Dzogchen termas were concealed by these masters and revealed through the following centuries. The lineage of teachings is embodied in the oral instructions one receives personally from a qualified master and holder of the Dzogchen lineage. [ZL] [RY] Dzogchen 2. The Tibetan historian Guru Tashi Tobgyal elaborates in his Ocean of Wondrous Sayings about Padmasambhava's specific lineage of Dzogchen in the following way: "The great master is of the same nature as the infinite number of buddhas of the three kayas and does therefore not depend upon the concept of linear transmission. He is indivisible from the buddhas and the pure realms of the three kayas. However, in accordance with how other people perceive, Padmasambhava is not only the master of the numberless tantras of Vajrayana but possesses a unique short lineage of mastery over the profound topics of Nyingtig, the Luminous Great Perfection of the definitive meaning, entrusted to him by the three masters Garab Dorje, Manjushrimitra and Shri Singha. In particular, Padmasambhava acted upon a prophesy from Vajra Varahi and then received detailed teachings from Shri Singha. [ZL] [RY]

Dzogchen Aro Lug; (rdzogs chen aro'i lugs): The tradition of the sems sde section of the Great Perfection, Ati Yoga, (the three main sections of Ati Yoga being sems sde, lung sde and man ngag sde). It was transmitted from the Indian Siddha mkha spyod pa (Dhumatala?) to rnam pa snang mdzad, gzhon nu yes shes, and finally to A ro ye shes 'byung gnas;. The root teachings of this tradition can be found in Volume 2 of the gdams ngag mdzod. [MR]

Dzogchen Ati Zabdon Nyingtig. [RY]

Dzogchen Desum. [RY]

Dzogchen Gonpa built: 1685 [MR]

Dzogchen Kangtro. [RY]

Dzogchen Monastery [LW1] [RY] Dzogchen Monastery. [RY]

Dzogchen Nyingthig. The Heart Essence of the Great Perfection. Specifically the teachings of Dzogchen brought to Tibet by Vimalamitra and Guru Rinpoche as arranged by Longchenpa. [RY] Dzogchen of the Natural State (gnas lugs rdzogs pa chen po). Same as 'Trekchö,' the view of Cutting Through and identical to 'Essence Mahamudra.' [RY]

Dzogchen Padma Rigdzin (rdzogs chen pad ma rig 'dzin): 1625-1697. [MR]

Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche

Dzogchen Rinpoche. [RY]

Dzogchen Rudam Sangtro. [RY]

Dzogchen Tantras - In terms of tantric scriptures, there are 6.400.000 tantras of the Great Perfection which can be divided into the Three Sections of Mind, Space, and Instruction. Kunje Gyalpo is the chief tantra of the Mind Section, the Longchen Rabjam Tantra is the chief tantra of the Space Section, and the Dra Thalgyur Root Tantra is the chief tantra of the Instruction Section. [RY]

Dzogchen. [Daki] [RY] Dzogchen. In terms of tantric scriptures, there are 6.400.000 tantras of the Great Perfection which can be divided into the Three Sections of Mind, Space, and Instruction. Kunje Gyalpo is the chief tantra of the Mind Section, the Longchen Rabjam Tantra is the chief tantra of the Space Section, and the Dra Thalgyur Root Tantra is the chief tantra of the Instruction Section. [RY] Dzogchen. See Great Perfection [LW1] [RY]

Dzogchenpa Kunzang Shenphen (rdzogs chen pa kun bzang gzhan phan) the first Do Drupchen, see Translator's Introduction, note 48). thus called because he was a master of the teachings of the Great Perfection (rdzogs chen). [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Dzogpachenpo {rdzog pa chen po}. The Great Perfection, also called Atiyoga. [RY]

Dzomnang. [RY]

Dzomo, the female offspring of a yak and a cow. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Dzong-Go. [RY]

Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse. See Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö [LW1] [RY]

Dzongsar Khyentse Chokyi Lodro (rdzong gsar mkhyen brtse chos kyi blo gros). One of five reincarnations of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo. He was a great master upholding the Rimey (nonsectarian) tradition, as well as being one of the two main root gurus of His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse. His three reincarnations live presently at Bir, Himachal Pradesh; in Dordogne, France; and in Boudhanath, Nepal. Dzongsar means 'New Castle,' Khyentse means 'Loving Wisdom,' and Chökyi Lodrö means 'Intellect of the Dharma.'[AL] [RY] Dzongsar Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö. [RY] Dzongsar Khyentse. [RY]

Dzongsar Monastery [LW1] [RY]

Dzongsar. [RY]

Dzongshö (rdzong shod) [LW1] [RY]

Dzongsho Deshek Dupa. [RY]

Dzutrul Tuchen (rdzu 'phrul mthu chen). One of the 12 manifestations of Guru Rinpoche. [RY]

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