Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
by George N. Roerich | 1949 | 382,646 words | ISBN-10: 8120804716 | ISBN-13: 9788120804715
This page relates ‘Rgyal mtshan ‘bum (Rgyal ba yang dgon pa’s Disciple)’ 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 18h - Rgyal mtshan ‘bum (Rgyal ba yang dgon pa’s Disciple)
rgyal ba yang dgon pa’s direct disciple the ascetic known as rin po che rgyal mtshan 'bum: his native place was la stod. In his childhood he met yang dgon pa, had faith in him, and took up ordination. At the age of sixteen, an understanding of the "Great Seal" (Mahāmudrā) was born in him. Later, he followed on the mahāsiddha U rgyan pa and others. He hoisted successfully the banner of meditation.