Jonangpa

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(Orgyenpa Rinchen Pal], 1230-1309)

Orgyenpa alias Druptob Orgyenpa Rinchen Pal (grub thob o rgyan pa rin chen dpal) (1230-1309). A disciple of Gyalwa Götsangpa Gönpo Dorje and Karma Pakshi, the second Karmapa (1204-1283). He travelled to the terrestrial pure land Uḍḍiyana where he met Vajra Varahi who transmitted to him special practices related to the Six Branch Yoga of the Kālacakra system. These teachings and their transmission became known as the Urgyen Nyendrub (o rgyan bsnyen sgrub) or Uddiyana Tradition of Ritual Service and Attainment.

Teacher of Gyalwa Yang-Gönpa as well as the third Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje.