Chadral Sangye Dorje
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Short biography
The fifth Gonjang Rinpoche or Rigzin Thondup Dorje was recognized as the reincarnation of Rigzin Wangyal Dorje. He studied under many Nyingma masters like Rigzin Tsewang Dorje, Kathog Rigzin Tsewang Norbu, Drubchen Tenzin Rangdrol and Rigzin Pema Lodoe. He also received Transmission about Nyingma Ka-Ter from them. He was a great accomplished practitioner in Dzogchen teachings. He spent all his precious times, belongings that are offered by his well wishers for the restoration work of the great stupa, Jarung Khashor and performed special aspiration Prayers in front of the Choeten for the well being of all living beings.
At the age of 48, he called all his disciples including his spiritual son Yogi Rigzin Kunzang Dorje who was under meditation in a cave. Rinpoche gave his last teaching and declared that he was going to leave his worldly body. He appointed Rigzin Kunzang Dorje as his regent and suddenly remained in a meditative posture and rest perfectly in peace for about a week and passed away.