gtsang pa rgya ras

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1161-1211, master of Drukpa Kagyu lineage also know as ye shes rdo rje [JV]

Tsangpa Gyarey (1161-1211). Early master in the Drukpa Kagy� lineage, also known as Yeshe Dorje (ye shes rdo rje). Chief disciple of Lingje Repa and founder of Druk G�npa after which Drukpa Kagy� got its name. It was during his time that a saying appeared, "Half the people are Drukpa, half the Drukpa are mendicant beggars, and half the mendicants are siddhas." [RY]