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'''Dudjom Rinpoche's Family Lineage''' includes: | '''Dudjom Rinpoche's Family Lineage''' includes: | ||
* | *the 'blood lineage' of the early kings of Tibet, the 'Yarlung dynasty' (through his father [[Khengen Tulku]]); | ||
*a close connection to [[Katok Monastery]] as his father was an incarnation of [[Japhur Lama]], a grandson of [[Longsal Nyingpo]]; and | *a close connection to [[Katok Monastery]] (as his father was an incarnation of [[Japhur Lama]], a grandson of [[Longsal Nyingpo]]); and | ||
* | *the 'blood lineage' of [[Ratna Lingpa]] (through his mother [[Namgyal Drolma]]). | ||
==Dudjom Rinpoche's Father Family Lineage== | ==Dudjom Rinpoche's Father Family Lineage== | ||
Through his father Khengen Tulku, Dudjom Rinpoche was part of the Kanam Depa clan, rulers of the kingdom of | Through his father Khengen Tulku, Dudjom Rinpoche was part of the Kanam Depa clan, rulers of the kingdom of [[Powo]] (which includes the northern part of [[Pemakö]] and a descendant himself of the early kings of Tibet. | ||
According to [[Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal]]<Ref>Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal, ''Light of Fearless Indestructible Wisdom: The Life and Legacy of H. H. Dudjom Rinpoche'', Snow Lion 2008, page 61.</Ref>: | According to [[Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal]]<Ref>'''Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal''', ''Light of Fearless Indestructible Wisdom: The Life and Legacy of H. H. Dudjom Rinpoche'', Snow Lion 2008, page 61.</Ref>: | ||
:Approximately two thousand years ago, the Tibetan king Drigum Tsenpo (the 8th in the line of the original rulers of Tibet) was assassinated by his minister Longam. The king three sons—Jatri, Shatri, and Nyatri—fled. Jatri settled in the Powo area and ruled as king. He and his descendants later came to be known as the Kanam Depa clan. They ruled Tibet’s southern-most regions, centered in Powo but including Pemakö and other valleys, for almost two thousands years. They subdued outlaws and extended their loving protection to the weak, thereby gaining a very special place in Tibetan history. They were Dharma patrons mainly for the [[Nyingma]] and [[Kagyu]] schools and in particular for the great Nyingma [[tertön]] [[Rigdzin Düddul Dorje]], [[Taksham Nüden Dorje]], and '''Tsasum Lingpa'''. | :Approximately two thousand years ago, the Tibetan king Drigum Tsenpo (the 8th in the line of the original rulers of Tibet) was assassinated by his minister Longam. The king three sons—Jatri, Shatri, and Nyatri—fled. Jatri settled in the Powo area and ruled as king. He and his descendants later came to be known as the Kanam Depa clan. They ruled Tibet’s southern-most regions, centered in Powo but including Pemakö and other valleys, for almost two thousands years. They subdued outlaws and extended their loving protection to the weak, thereby gaining a very special place in Tibetan history. They were Dharma patrons mainly for the [[Nyingma]] and [[Kagyu]] schools and in particular for the great Nyingma [[tertön]] [[Rigdzin Düddul Dorje]], [[Taksham Nüden Dorje]], and '''Tsasum Lingpa'''. | ||
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==Dudjom Rinpoche's Father Incarnation Lineage== | ==Dudjom Rinpoche's Father Incarnation Lineage== | ||
'''Khengen Tulku''', Dudjom Rinpoche's father, was recognized as an incarnation of Japhur Lama, a | '''Khengen Tulku''', Dudjom Rinpoche's father, was recognized as an incarnation of [[Japhur Lama]], a son of [[Katok Gyalse Sönam Deutsen]], himself a son of [[Longsal Nyingpo]]. | ||
==Dudjom Rinpoche's Mother Family Lineage== | ==Dudjom Rinpoche's Mother Family Lineage== | ||
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#[[Thinley Norbu Rinpoche]] (son), who went to India, Bhutan and settled in the USA. | #[[Thinley Norbu Rinpoche]] (son), who went to India, Bhutan and settled in the USA. | ||
#[[Dola Tulku Jigme Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche]] (son), who stayed in Qinghai, China. | #[[Dola Tulku Jigme Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche]] (son), who stayed in Qinghai, China. | ||
#Semo Pema Yudron (daughter) | #[[Semo Pema Yudron]] (daughter).<Ref>'''Semo Pema Yudron-La''' (‘Lotus if Turquoise Light’). According to Thinley Norbu Rinpoche (''A Brief Fantasy History of an Himalayan'', Shambhala, 2014, page 12.): "She looked like and angel princess just descending from heaven. I thought that if the drought of human being aging did not exist, she would always be every hero’s heart-thief."</Ref> | ||
#Phende Norbu Rinpoche (son), who settled in Nepal.<Ref>'''Phende Norbu Rinpoche''' (‘Jewel of Beneficial Well-Being’). According to Thinley Norbu Rinpoche (''A Brief Fantasy History of an Himalayan'', Shambala, 2014, page 12: "Phende Norbu Rinpoche is very generous, kind, humble, and unconcerned about doing anything himself for this ordinary life, which is actually of no concern, but causes those who love him to worry."</Ref> | #[[Phende Norbu Rinpoche]] (son), who settled in Nepal.<Ref>'''Phende Norbu Rinpoche''' (‘Jewel of Beneficial Well-Being’). According to Thinley Norbu Rinpoche (''A Brief Fantasy History of an Himalayan'', Shambala, 2014, page 12: "Phende Norbu Rinpoche is very generous, kind, humble, and unconcerned about doing anything himself for this ordinary life, which is actually of no concern, but causes those who love him to worry."</Ref> | ||
#Se Dorje Palzang (son), who was killed during the Cultural Revolution.<Ref>'''Se Dorje Palzang''' (‘Indestructible Noble Glory”). According to Thinley Norbu Rinpoche (''A Brief Fantasy History of an Himalayan'', Shambala, 2014, page 12.): "My brother was very fresh and brave with a natural mind. In his youth he was murdered by the savage Red Guard for heroic resistance."</Ref> | #[[Se Dorje Palzang]] (son), who was killed during the Cultural Revolution.<Ref>'''Se Dorje Palzang''' (‘Indestructible Noble Glory”). According to Thinley Norbu Rinpoche (''A Brief Fantasy History of an Himalayan'', Shambala, 2014, page 12.): "My brother was very fresh and brave with a natural mind. In his youth he was murdered by the savage Red Guard for heroic resistance."</Ref> | ||
#Tsering Yangchen (daughter), who passed away in Tibet when she was young.<Ref>'''Tsering Yangchen''' (‘Melodious Long Life’). According to Thinley Norbu Rinpoche (''A Brief Fantasy History of an Himalayan'', Shambhala, 2014, page 12): "My youngest sister Tsering Yangchen had a very good sense of humor and was always laughing. But as samsara’s words always entice beings, she was lured by her name and passed away when | #Tsering Yangchen (daughter), who passed away in Tibet when she was young.<Ref>'''Tsering Yangchen''' (‘Melodious Long Life’). According to Thinley Norbu Rinpoche (''A Brief Fantasy History of an Himalayan'', Shambhala, 2014, page 12): "My youngest sister Tsering Yangchen had a very good sense of humor and was always laughing. But as samsara’s words always entice beings, she was lured by her name and passed away when she was very young.'</Ref> | ||
===His Children with Sangyum Rigzin Wangmo=== | ===His Children with Sangyum Rigzin Wangmo=== | ||
With [[Sangyum Rigzin Wangmo]], they had four children, one son and three daughters: | With [[Sangyum Rigzin Wangmo]], they had four children, one son and three daughters: | ||
#[[Dekyong Yeshe Wangmo]] (daughter) was recognized as an incarnate [[dakini]] and was believed to be an emanation of [[Yeshe Tsogyal]], but died when she was a | #[[Dekyong Yeshe Wangmo]] (daughter) was recognized as an incarnate [[dakini]] and was believed to be an emanation of [[Yeshe Tsogyal]], but died when she was a baby. | ||
#Chimey Wangmo (daughter) | #Chimey Wangmo (daughter) | ||
#[[Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche]] (son) | #[[Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche]] (son) | ||
Latest revision as of 22:59, 18 December 2017
Dudjom Rinpoche's Family Lineage includes:
- the 'blood lineage' of the early kings of Tibet, the 'Yarlung dynasty' (through his father Khengen Tulku);
- a close connection to Katok Monastery (as his father was an incarnation of Japhur Lama, a grandson of Longsal Nyingpo); and
- the 'blood lineage' of Ratna Lingpa (through his mother Namgyal Drolma).
Dudjom Rinpoche's Father Family Lineage
Through his father Khengen Tulku, Dudjom Rinpoche was part of the Kanam Depa clan, rulers of the kingdom of Powo (which includes the northern part of Pemakö and a descendant himself of the early kings of Tibet.
According to Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal[1]:
- Approximately two thousand years ago, the Tibetan king Drigum Tsenpo (the 8th in the line of the original rulers of Tibet) was assassinated by his minister Longam. The king three sons—Jatri, Shatri, and Nyatri—fled. Jatri settled in the Powo area and ruled as king. He and his descendants later came to be known as the Kanam Depa clan. They ruled Tibet’s southern-most regions, centered in Powo but including Pemakö and other valleys, for almost two thousands years. They subdued outlaws and extended their loving protection to the weak, thereby gaining a very special place in Tibetan history. They were Dharma patrons mainly for the Nyingma and Kagyu schools and in particular for the great Nyingma tertön Rigdzin Düddul Dorje, Taksham Nüden Dorje, and Tsasum Lingpa.
Among the children of King Kanam Depa are:
- Khengen Tulku, Dudjom Rinpoche's father
- Ani Nangsal, Dudjom Rinpoche's aunt, who was connected to Dudjom Lingpa
Dudjom Rinpoche's Father Incarnation Lineage
Khengen Tulku, Dudjom Rinpoche's father, was recognized as an incarnation of Japhur Lama, a son of Katok Gyalse Sönam Deutsen, himself a son of Longsal Nyingpo.
Dudjom Rinpoche's Mother Family Lineage
Namgyal Drolma, Dudjom Rinpoche's mother, was a descendant of Ratna Lingpa.
Dudjom Rinpoche’s Sons & Daughters
Dudjom Rinpoche manifested as a householder with family and married twice.
His Children with Sangyum Kusho Tseten Yudron
With Sangyum Kusho Tseten Yudron, they had seven children, four sons and three daughters:
- Semo Dechen Yudron (daughter), who stayed in Lhasa and then Lama Ling.
- Thinley Norbu Rinpoche (son), who went to India, Bhutan and settled in the USA.
- Dola Tulku Jigme Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche (son), who stayed in Qinghai, China.
- Semo Pema Yudron (daughter).[2]
- Phende Norbu Rinpoche (son), who settled in Nepal.[3]
- Se Dorje Palzang (son), who was killed during the Cultural Revolution.[4]
- Tsering Yangchen (daughter), who passed away in Tibet when she was young.[5]
His Children with Sangyum Rigzin Wangmo
With Sangyum Rigzin Wangmo, they had four children, one son and three daughters:
- Dekyong Yeshe Wangmo (daughter) was recognized as an incarnate dakini and was believed to be an emanation of Yeshe Tsogyal, but died when she was a baby.
- Chimey Wangmo (daughter)
- Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche (son)
- Tsering Penzom (daughter)
Notes
- ↑ Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal, Light of Fearless Indestructible Wisdom: The Life and Legacy of H. H. Dudjom Rinpoche, Snow Lion 2008, page 61.
- ↑ Semo Pema Yudron-La (‘Lotus if Turquoise Light’). According to Thinley Norbu Rinpoche (A Brief Fantasy History of an Himalayan, Shambhala, 2014, page 12.): "She looked like and angel princess just descending from heaven. I thought that if the drought of human being aging did not exist, she would always be every hero’s heart-thief."
- ↑ Phende Norbu Rinpoche (‘Jewel of Beneficial Well-Being’). According to Thinley Norbu Rinpoche (A Brief Fantasy History of an Himalayan, Shambala, 2014, page 12: "Phende Norbu Rinpoche is very generous, kind, humble, and unconcerned about doing anything himself for this ordinary life, which is actually of no concern, but causes those who love him to worry."
- ↑ Se Dorje Palzang (‘Indestructible Noble Glory”). According to Thinley Norbu Rinpoche (A Brief Fantasy History of an Himalayan, Shambala, 2014, page 12.): "My brother was very fresh and brave with a natural mind. In his youth he was murdered by the savage Red Guard for heroic resistance."
- ↑ Tsering Yangchen (‘Melodious Long Life’). According to Thinley Norbu Rinpoche (A Brief Fantasy History of an Himalayan, Shambhala, 2014, page 12): "My youngest sister Tsering Yangchen had a very good sense of humor and was always laughing. But as samsara’s words always entice beings, she was lured by her name and passed away when she was very young.'