eighth Khamtrul Rinpoche

gnyos lha nang pa, (1164-1224), one of the principal students of Drikung Kyobpa Jigten Sumgon (1143-1217). He became the founder of a subsect within the Drikung Kagyu school, the Lhapa Kagyu (lha pa bka' brgyud) Among many other saced places, he stayed and meditated for considerable time at Lapchi.

Main Teachers

• Drikung Kyobpa Jigten Sumgon
  

Main Lineages

• Kagyu
  
• Drikung Kagyu
  

Alternate Names

• sangs rgyas rin chen
  
• rgyal ba lha nang pa
  

Internal Links

• Kagyu