Rigdzin Tendzin Norbu
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The third Gonjang Rinpoche or Rigzin Tenzin Norbu was born in 1598 A.D. in Kongpo kLung rGye dong (Tibet) son of Trinlay Wangchug a re-embodiment of Drubthob Ratna Bhadra and mother Kunzang Wangmo. He was recognized as the reincarnation of previous Yolmowa and know as the third Yolmo Tenzin Norbu. He was a renowned Nyingma Terton and had propagated the lineage and teachings of first Yolmo Ngagchang Shakya Zangpo. He was so active in the restoration work of Jarung Khashor. He maintained good relation with the Nepalese King. His root Guru was Rigzin Ngag ki Wangpo of Thubten Dorje Drag Monastery near Lhasa. He received all Nyingma Ka-Ter teaching especially about Jangter Transmission from his root guru and appointed as the regent of Thubten Dorje Drag Nyingma Monastery. He was a great scholoar. H.H. the Dalai Lama praised him for his knowledge and extra-ordinary deed towards the spreading of Buddha Dharma and offered him endowments for the support of his institution. His autobiography is available in two volumes. His special Terchoe was about Vajra Kilaya Practice, a complete practice with Jin-sek (a fire sacrificial offerings) and Tor-Dhog etc. which is preserved till today.
Yolmo Tulku Tenzin Norbu 1589-1668 C.E. The third rebirth of Shakya Zangpo, Tenzin Norbu, was born in Kongpo. In his youth, he studied the practices of the Karma and Drukpa Kagyu school. Inivited by the king of Yamabu to restore the stupa at Boudhanath in the Kathmandu Valley, he stayed to teach for some time. In Nepal at Manthang, he met Ngagi Wangpo who gave him the teachings of the Nyingma and especially the Northern Treasures. Although he brought forth a few treasures, most remained hidden due to unfavorable circumstances.
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