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| − | '''[[Jikme Gyalwe Nyugu]]''' (Wyl. '' [['jigs med rgyal ba'i myu gu]]'') (1765–1843) was one of the foremost [[disciples]] of [[Jikme Lingpa]] and a [[teacher]] of [[Patrul Rinpoche]]. | + | '''[[Jikme Gyalwe Nyugu]]''' ([[Wyl.]] '' [['jigs med rgyal ba'i myu gu]]'') (1765–1843) was one of the foremost [[disciples]] of [[Jikme Lingpa]] and a [[teacher]] of [[Patrul Rinpoche]]. |
=={{Wiki|Biography}}== | =={{Wiki|Biography}}== | ||
[[Jikme Gyalwe Nyugu]] was born in 1765 in the [[Dzachukha]] valley. As a child, he [[experienced]] a strong [[desire]] to go to {{Wiki|solitary}} places and devote himself to [[meditation]]. In his youth he made a [[pilgrimage]] to [[Lhasa]] and [[Samyé]] and other [[sacred]] places and received instructions on [[Dzogchen]], but was still obliged to accompany his elder brother on business trips. The [[dishonesty]] he encountered on such trips filled his [[mind]] with revulsion for [[samsara]]. Around this [[time]] he received teachings from [[Getse Lama Tsewang Rigdzin Gyatso]] on [[Tertön Nyima Drakpa]]’s ''[[Tsasum Sangwa Nyingtik]]''. | [[Jikme Gyalwe Nyugu]] was born in 1765 in the [[Dzachukha]] valley. As a child, he [[experienced]] a strong [[desire]] to go to {{Wiki|solitary}} places and devote himself to [[meditation]]. In his youth he made a [[pilgrimage]] to [[Lhasa]] and [[Samyé]] and other [[sacred]] places and received instructions on [[Dzogchen]], but was still obliged to accompany his elder brother on business trips. The [[dishonesty]] he encountered on such trips filled his [[mind]] with revulsion for [[samsara]]. Around this [[time]] he received teachings from [[Getse Lama Tsewang Rigdzin Gyatso]] on [[Tertön Nyima Drakpa]]’s ''[[Tsasum Sangwa Nyingtik]]''. | ||
| − | Later, when his brother [[died]] at the age of eighteen, this more than any other single event turned his [[mind]] resolutely to the [[Dharma]]. Nevertheless, his relatives put pressure on him to marry and take care of the family. Eventually fleeing his home, he went to see the [[Third Dzogchen Rinpoche]], before travelling to {{Wiki|Central Tibet}} with [[Barchung Gomchung Rigdzin]]. At [[Samyé]] they met with the [[First Dodrupchen Rinpoche]] who advised them to visit [[Jikme Lingpa]]. When they reached [[Tsering Jong]] and met [[Jikme Lingpa]] for the first [[time]], [[Jikme Gyalwe Nyugu]] felt incredible [[joy]]. They received [[empowerment]]s, transmissions and detailed instructions on [[Dzogchen]]. | + | Later, when his brother [[died]] at the age of eighteen, this more than any other single event turned his [[mind]] resolutely to the [[Dharma]]. Nevertheless, his relatives put pressure on him to marry and take [[care]] of the [[family]]. Eventually fleeing his home, he went to see the [[Third Dzogchen Rinpoche]], before travelling to {{Wiki|Central Tibet}} with [[Barchung Gomchung Rigdzin]]. At [[Samyé]] they met with the [[First Dodrupchen Rinpoche]] who advised them to visit [[Jikme Lingpa]]. When they reached [[Tsering Jong]] and met [[Jikme Lingpa]] for the first [[time]], [[Jikme Gyalwe Nyugu]] felt incredible [[joy]]. They received [[empowerment]]s, [[transmissions]] and detailed instructions on [[Dzogchen]]. |
| − | In carrying out [[Jikme Lingpa’s]] instructions to visit the [[sacred mountain]] of [[Tsari]] and to [[meditate]] there, [[Gyalwe Nyugu]] [[suffered]] extreme hardship, but was sustained by the [[memory]] of his [[root teacher]]. During a six-month [[retreat]] he realised the ultimate nature of [[mind]] through the [[blessing]] of the [[lama]] and the [[accomplishment]] of the [[yidam]]. | + | In carrying out [[Jikme Lingpa’s]] instructions to visit the [[sacred mountain]] of [[Tsari]] and to [[meditate]] there, [[Gyalwe Nyugu]] [[suffered]] extreme hardship, but was sustained by the [[memory]] of his [[root teacher]]. During a six-month [[retreat]] he realised the [[Wikipedia:Absolute (philosophy)|ultimate]] [[nature]] of [[mind]] through the [[blessing]] of the [[lama]] and the [[accomplishment]] of the [[yidam]]. |
| − | After several more [[retreats]] in [[east]] [[Tibet]] he returned to [[Tsering Jong]] and [[experienced]] once more the great [[joy]] of [[seeing]] the [[omniscient]] [[Jikme Lingpa]], who invited him to stay for three years. He explained frankly that he had to go back home because of obligations. He returned to [[Kham]] and did many years [[retreat]] around [[Dzogchen Monastery]] and in [[Dzachukha]] and had many [[extraordinary]] [[experiences]]. For twenty years he stayed in [[caves]] in the Trama valley in upper [[Dzachukha]], eventually becoming known as the '[[Hermit]] of Dzachuka' and [[Dza Trama Lama]]. He lived under extremely austere [[conditions]], sometimes under a rocky ledge, or even out in the open. | + | After several more [[retreats]] in [[east]] [[Tibet]] he returned to [[Tsering Jong]] and [[experienced]] once more the great [[joy]] of [[seeing]] the [[omniscient]] [[Jikme Lingpa]], who invited him to stay for three years. He explained frankly that he had to go back home because of obligations. He returned to [[Kham]] and did many years [[retreat]] around [[Dzogchen Monastery]] and in [[Dzachukha]] and had many [[extraordinary]] [[experiences]]. For twenty years he stayed in [[caves]] in the Trama valley in upper [[Dzachukha]], eventually becoming known as the '[[Hermit]] of [[Dzachuka]]' and [[Dza Trama Lama]]. He lived under extremely [[austere]] [[conditions]], sometimes under a rocky ledge, or even out in the open. |
| − | As advised by [[Jikme Lingpa]], he devoted the entire latter part of his [[life]] to [[teaching]] whoever came to listen, giving [[empowerments]] or [[meditation]] instructions to all who were devout and sincere. During this period, he gave [[Patrul Rinpoche]] teachings on the [[ngöndro]] of [[Longchen Nyingtik]] no less than twenty-five times, as well as teachings on tsalung practice and [[Dzogpachenpo]]. His instructions on the [[preliminary practices]] are recorded in Patrul [[Rinpoche's]] famous ''[[Words of My Perfect Teacher]]''. | + | As advised by [[Jikme Lingpa]], he devoted the entire [[latter]] part of his [[life]] to [[teaching]] whoever came to listen, giving [[empowerments]] or [[meditation]] instructions to all who were devout and {{Wiki|sincere}}. During this period, he gave [[Patrul Rinpoche]] teachings on the [[ngöndro]] of [[Longchen Nyingtik]] no less than twenty-five times, as well as teachings on [[tsalung]] practice and [[Dzogpachenpo]]. His instructions on the [[preliminary practices]] are recorded in Patrul [[Rinpoche's]] famous ''[[Words of My Perfect Teacher]]''. |
| − | [[Jikme Gyalwe Nyugu]] was a great [[meditator]], [[bodhisattva]] and {{Wiki|adept}}. Born in 1765, in the Dzachuka valley, he [[experienced]] unbearable [[urges]] as a child to go to a {{Wiki|solitary}} place and devote himself to [[meditation]]. As a youth he made a [[pilgrimage]] to [[Samye]] and other {{Wiki|holy}} places and received instructions on [[Dzogchen]], but his family obliged him to join his elder brother on business trips. | + | [[Jikme Gyalwe Nyugu]] was a great [[meditator]], [[bodhisattva]] and {{Wiki|adept}}. Born in 1765, in the [[Dzachuka]] valley, he [[experienced]] unbearable [[urges]] as a child to go to a {{Wiki|solitary}} place and devote himself to [[meditation]]. As a youth he made a [[pilgrimage]] to [[Samye]] and other {{Wiki|holy}} places and received instructions on [[Dzogchen]], but his [[family]] obliged him to join his elder brother on business trips. |
| − | During these he was overcome with revulsion for the lying and cursing practiced by laypeople. When his brother [[died]] at age 18, this more than any other single event, turned his [[mind]] resolutely to [[Dharma]], but relatives put great pressure on him to marry and take care of the family. He was forced to run away from home and traveled to {{Wiki|Central Tibet}} with a like-minded [[friend]]. At [[Samye]] they met with the [[first Dodrupchen]] who advised them to see [[Jigme Lingpa]]. When they reached [[Tsering Jong]] and beheld [[Jigme Lingpa]], Jigme [[Gyalwe Nyugu]] [[experienced]] incredible [[joy]]. They received [[empowerments]], transmissions, and detailed instructions on [[Dzogchen]]. | + | During these he was overcome with revulsion for the {{Wiki|lying}} and cursing practiced by [[laypeople]]. When his brother [[died]] at age 18, this more than any other single event, turned his [[mind]] resolutely to [[Dharma]], but relatives put great pressure on him to marry and take [[care]] of the [[family]]. He was forced to run away from home and traveled to {{Wiki|Central Tibet}} with a like-minded [[friend]]. At [[Samye]] they met with the [[first Dodrupchen]] who advised them to see [[Jigme Lingpa]]. When they reached [[Tsering Jong]] and beheld [[Jigme Lingpa]], [[Jigme]] [[Gyalwe Nyugu]] [[experienced]] incredible [[joy]]. They received [[empowerments]], [[transmissions]], and detailed instructions on [[Dzogchen]]. |
| − | After several more [[retreats]] in [[east Tibet]] he returned to [[Tsering Jong]] and [[experienced]] once more the great [[joy]] of [[seeing]] the [[omniscient]] [[Jigme Lingpa]], who invited him to stay for three years. He explained frankly that he had to go back home because of obligations. He returned to [[Kham]] and did many years [[retreat]] around [[Dzogchen]], and in Dzachuka, he had many [[extraordinary]] [[experiences]]. As advised by [[Jigme Lingpa]], he devoted the entire latter part of his [[life]] to [[teaching]] whoever came to listen, giving [[empowerments]] or [[meditation]] instructions to all who were devout and sincere. During this period, he gave [[Patrül Rinpoche]] teachings on the [[Ngöndro]] of [[Longchen Nyingtik]] 25 times as well as the teachings on Tsalung and [[Dzogchen]]. | + | After several more [[retreats]] in [[east Tibet]] he returned to [[Tsering Jong]] and [[experienced]] once more the great [[joy]] of [[seeing]] the [[omniscient]] [[Jigme Lingpa]], who invited him to stay for three years. He explained frankly that he had to go back home because of obligations. He returned to [[Kham]] and did many years [[retreat]] around [[Dzogchen]], and in [[Dzachuka]], he had many [[extraordinary]] [[experiences]]. As advised by [[Jigme Lingpa]], he devoted the entire [[latter]] part of his [[life]] to [[teaching]] whoever came to listen, giving [[empowerments]] or [[meditation]] instructions to all who were devout and {{Wiki|sincere}}. During this period, he gave [[Patrül Rinpoche]] teachings on the [[Ngöndro]] of [[Longchen Nyingtik]] 25 times as well as the teachings on [[Tsalung]] and [[Dzogchen]]. |
==Students== | ==Students== | ||
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==[[Incarnations]]== | ==[[Incarnations]]== | ||
| − | His main immediate [[reincarnation]] was [[Kunzang Dechen Dorje]]. Another [[incarnation]] was born in the encampment of Khamgar and was enthroned with the title '[[Khamtrul]]'. | + | His main immediate [[reincarnation]] was [[Kunzang Dechen Dorje]]. Another [[incarnation]] was born in the encampment of Khamgar and was [[enthroned]] with the title '[[Khamtrul]]'. |
==Further Reading== | ==Further Reading== | ||
| − | *[[Nyoshul Khenpo]],'' A Marvelous Garland of Rare [[Gems]]: {{Wiki|Biographies}} of [[Masters]] of [[Awareness]] in the [[Dzogchen]] [[Lineage]]'', [[Padma]] Publications, 2005, pages 216-222. | + | *[[Nyoshul Khenpo]],'' A Marvelous [[Garland]] of Rare [[Gems]]: {{Wiki|Biographies}} of [[Masters]] of [[Awareness]] in the [[Dzogchen]] [[Lineage]]'', [[Padma]] Publications, 2005, pages 216-222. |
| − | *[[Tulku Thondup]], ''[[Masters]] of [[Meditation]] and [[Miracles]]'', edited by Harold Talbott (Boston: [[Shambhala]], 1996), pages 163-172. | + | *[[Tulku Thondup]], ''[[Masters]] of [[Meditation]] and [[Miracles]]'', edited by [[Harold Talbott]] ([[Boston]]: [[Shambhala]], 1996), pages 163-172. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Latest revision as of 09:07, 19 August 2022
Jikme Gyalwe Nyugu (Wyl. 'jigs med rgyal ba'i myu gu) (1765–1843) was one of the foremost disciples of Jikme Lingpa and a teacher of Patrul Rinpoche.
Biography
Jikme Gyalwe Nyugu was born in 1765 in the Dzachukha valley. As a child, he experienced a strong desire to go to solitary places and devote himself to meditation. In his youth he made a pilgrimage to Lhasa and Samyé and other sacred places and received instructions on Dzogchen, but was still obliged to accompany his elder brother on business trips. The dishonesty he encountered on such trips filled his mind with revulsion for samsara. Around this time he received teachings from Getse Lama Tsewang Rigdzin Gyatso on Tertön Nyima Drakpa’s Tsasum Sangwa Nyingtik.
Later, when his brother died at the age of eighteen, this more than any other single event turned his mind resolutely to the Dharma. Nevertheless, his relatives put pressure on him to marry and take care of the family. Eventually fleeing his home, he went to see the Third Dzogchen Rinpoche, before travelling to Central Tibet with Barchung Gomchung Rigdzin. At Samyé they met with the First Dodrupchen Rinpoche who advised them to visit Jikme Lingpa. When they reached Tsering Jong and met Jikme Lingpa for the first time, Jikme Gyalwe Nyugu felt incredible joy. They received empowerments, transmissions and detailed instructions on Dzogchen.
In carrying out Jikme Lingpa’s instructions to visit the sacred mountain of Tsari and to meditate there, Gyalwe Nyugu suffered extreme hardship, but was sustained by the memory of his root teacher. During a six-month retreat he realised the ultimate nature of mind through the blessing of the lama and the accomplishment of the yidam.
After several more retreats in east Tibet he returned to Tsering Jong and experienced once more the great joy of seeing the omniscient Jikme Lingpa, who invited him to stay for three years. He explained frankly that he had to go back home because of obligations. He returned to Kham and did many years retreat around Dzogchen Monastery and in Dzachukha and had many extraordinary experiences. For twenty years he stayed in caves in the Trama valley in upper Dzachukha, eventually becoming known as the 'Hermit of Dzachuka' and Dza Trama Lama. He lived under extremely austere conditions, sometimes under a rocky ledge, or even out in the open.
As advised by Jikme Lingpa, he devoted the entire latter part of his life to teaching whoever came to listen, giving empowerments or meditation instructions to all who were devout and sincere. During this period, he gave Patrul Rinpoche teachings on the ngöndro of Longchen Nyingtik no less than twenty-five times, as well as teachings on tsalung practice and Dzogpachenpo. His instructions on the preliminary practices are recorded in Patrul Rinpoche's famous Words of My Perfect Teacher.
Jikme Gyalwe Nyugu was a great meditator, bodhisattva and adept. Born in 1765, in the Dzachuka valley, he experienced unbearable urges as a child to go to a solitary place and devote himself to meditation. As a youth he made a pilgrimage to Samye and other holy places and received instructions on Dzogchen, but his family obliged him to join his elder brother on business trips.
During these he was overcome with revulsion for the lying and cursing practiced by laypeople. When his brother died at age 18, this more than any other single event, turned his mind resolutely to Dharma, but relatives put great pressure on him to marry and take care of the family. He was forced to run away from home and traveled to Central Tibet with a like-minded friend. At Samye they met with the first Dodrupchen who advised them to see Jigme Lingpa. When they reached Tsering Jong and beheld Jigme Lingpa, Jigme Gyalwe Nyugu experienced incredible joy. They received empowerments, transmissions, and detailed instructions on Dzogchen.
After several more retreats in east Tibet he returned to Tsering Jong and experienced once more the great joy of seeing the omniscient Jigme Lingpa, who invited him to stay for three years. He explained frankly that he had to go back home because of obligations. He returned to Kham and did many years retreat around Dzogchen, and in Dzachuka, he had many extraordinary experiences. As advised by Jigme Lingpa, he devoted the entire latter part of his life to teaching whoever came to listen, giving empowerments or meditation instructions to all who were devout and sincere. During this period, he gave Patrül Rinpoche teachings on the Ngöndro of Longchen Nyingtik 25 times as well as the teachings on Tsalung and Dzogchen.
Students
His disciples included Patrul Rinpoche, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo and Gyalse Shenpen Thaye.
Incarnations
His main immediate reincarnation was Kunzang Dechen Dorje. Another incarnation was born in the encampment of Khamgar and was enthroned with the title 'Khamtrul'.
Further Reading
- Nyoshul Khenpo, A Marvelous Garland of Rare Gems: Biographies of Masters of Awareness in the Dzogchen Lineage, Padma Publications, 2005, pages 216-222.
- Tulku Thondup, Masters of Meditation and Miracles, edited by Harold Talbott (Boston: Shambhala, 1996), pages 163-172.
