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Paltrul Rinpoche [IW]

1808-1887, Nyingma master; o rgyan 'jigs med chos kyi dbang po [RY]

1808-1887 [JV]

Paltr�l Rinpoche (1808-1887). One of the foremost scholars of his time. He was known not only for his scholarship and learning but also for his example of renunciation and compassion. His most famous works include Kunsang Lamey Shellung and his commentary on Tsigsum Nedek, the epitome of the Dzogchen teachings. A great nonsectarian master of the 19th century who was regarded as the speech emanation of Jigmey Lingpa [RY]