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Denma Tsemang; supreme among the fastest calligraphers of Padmasambhava [RY]

Denma Tsemang [IW]

Denma Tsemang. Important early Tibetan translator of the Tripitaka. Extremely well-versed in writing, his style of calligraphy has continued to the present day. Having received Vajrayana transmission from Padmasambhava, he had realization and achieved perfect recall. He is said to be the chief scribe who wrote down many termas, including the Assemblage of Sugatas, connected to the Eight Sadhana Teachings [RY]