Actual Reality

gter chen 'bar ba'i rdo rje (1836-1920), a close student of Chokgyur Lingpa (gter chen mchog gyur gling pa 1829-1870). His original seat was the Karma Kagyu monastery of Surmang. He had numerous Termas and was also influential in the preservation of the teachings of the Barom Kagyu school. Terchen Barwey Dorje was the older brother of Lady Dega, the main consort of Chokgyur Lingpa. From the moment he offered her to him, he served him until Chokgyur Lingpa passed away.

Main Teachers

• Thegchok Dorje, the 14th Karmapa (1797-1867)
  
• Pema Nyingje Wangpo, the 9th Tai Situpa (1774-1853)
• Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa (1829-1870)
  

Main Students

• rgyal sras gzhan phan chos kyi grags pa, (19th/20th cent.)

Main Lineages

• Nyingma
  
• Barom Kagyu
  
• Karma Kagyu