Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
by George N. Roerich | 1949 | 382,646 words | ISBN-10: 8120804716 | ISBN-13: 9788120804715
This page relates ‘Drigung Chojay lineage (i): ‘bri khung pa’s precious descendents’ of the Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)—An important historical book from the 15th century dealing with Tibetan Buddhism and details the spiritual doctrine and lineages of religious teachers in Tibet. This chapter belongs to Book 8 (The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)).
Chapter 11 - Drigung Chojay lineage (i): ‘bri khung pa’s precious descendents
Among his precious descendants, who were seen and heard by us, and who were fond of solitary life and renunciation, were two precious brothers.
lho rin po che grags pa yon tan was born in the year Fire Female Hog (me mo phag 1347 A.D.). He obtained hidden precepts from the Dharmasvāmin rol pa'i rdo rje and others. He spent his time in meditation only. He became the spiritual teacher of the lho pas of Upper khams, and (thus) became known as lho rin po che. He passed away at the age of 68.
Shar rin po che was born in the year Wood Male Horse (shing pho rta 1354 A.D.) and made extensive studies of the Piṭaka. Having become the spiritual teacher of the shar pas of Amdo (mdo smad), he became known as shar rin po che. He also became the spiritual teacher of the king and queen. He rendered numerous services to the monasteries, such as rwa sgreng, gsang phu and others. He passed away at the age of 74 in the year Fire Female Sheep (me mo lug 1427 A.D.).
At the present time those who maintain the teaching of the Dharmasvāmin nyer gnyis pa and look after the disciples are: the mahā-upādhyāya rin chen bzang po ba and the Yogīśvara ban rim pa.