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'''Tulku Tsultrim Zangpo''' (''tshul khrims bzang po'') (1884-c.1957) | '''Tulku Tsultrim Zangpo''' ([[Wyl.]] ''tshul khrims bzang po'') aka '''Tulku Tsullo''' (1884-c.1957) — one of the greatest Tibetan scholars of recent times, was an important student of [[Tertön Sogyal Lerab Lingpa]], as well as the author of his secret biography and a lineage-holder of his [[terma]] teachings. He was also a student of the Third [[Dodrupchen Jikmé Tenpé Nyima]] and of Amye Khenpo Damchö Özer of [[Dodrupchen Monastery]]. Khenpo Damchö said of him on one occasion, “I am just a dog, but I have a lion for a student.” Although it was notoriously difficult to meet Dodrup Jikmé Tenpé Nyima in his later years, Tsullo was able to do so because of his work as a scribe. He copied many texts for Dodrupchen Rinpoche’s personal library and used the work as an opportunity to get access to Rinpoche and to receive clarifications. | ||
Tsultrim Zangpo’s father was Gönpo Wangyal and his mother was Shyiwam Tso, daughter of Khordong Terchen Nüden Dorje. His main residence was at [[Shukjung Monastery]] in the Do Valley, which is located about 15 to 20 miles from Dodrupchen Monastery and which belongs to the [[Northern Treasures]] tradition. He also spent time at Khordong | Tsultrim Zangpo’s father was Gönpo Wangyal and his mother was Shyiwam Tso, daughter of Khordong Terchen Nüden Dorje. His main residence was at [[Shukjung Monastery]] in the Do Valley, which is located about 15 to 20 miles from Dodrupchen Monastery and which belongs to the [[Northern Treasures]] tradition. He also spent time at Khordong Monastery, which was under the care of his younger brother, Gyurme Dorje. | ||
Tsultrim Zangpo was a monk who upheld the [[Vinaya]], as well as an accomplished tantric adept, and among his writings is a two-volume commentary on [[Ngari Panchen]]’s ''[[Ascertainment of the Three Types of Vows]]'' (''sdom gsum rnam nges''), as well as several texts on [[Dzogchen]], including an instruction manual (''khrid yig'') for the [[Gongpa Zangthal]], which has been translated into English by [[Tulku Thondup]], and a commentary on the famous ''[[Prayer of Kuntuzangpo]]''. His other writings include a commentary to [[Padmasambhava]]’s ''[[The Garland of Views: An Instruction|Garland of Views]]'' and many works related to the [[tantra]]s of the [[Sarma|New Translation]] tradition. | Tsultrim Zangpo was a monk who upheld the [[Vinaya]], as well as an accomplished tantric adept, and among his writings is a two-volume commentary on [[Ngari Panchen]]’s ''[[Ascertainment of the Three Types of Vows]]'' (''sdom gsum rnam nges''), as well as several texts on [[Dzogchen]], including an instruction manual (''khrid yig'') for the [[Gongpa Zangthal]], which has been translated into English by [[Tulku Thondup]], and a commentary on the famous ''[[Prayer of Kuntuzangpo]]''. His other writings include a commentary to [[Padmasambhava]]’s ''[[The Garland of Views: An Instruction|Garland of Views]]'' and many works related to the [[tantra]]s of the [[Sarma|New Translation]] tradition. | ||
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Tulku Tsultrim Zangpo (Wyl. tshul khrims bzang po) aka Tulku Tsullo (1884-c.1957) — one of the greatest Tibetan scholars of recent times, was an important student of Tertön Sogyal Lerab Lingpa, as well as the author of his secret biography and a lineage-holder of his terma teachings. He was also a student of the Third Dodrupchen Jikmé Tenpé Nyima and of Amye Khenpo Damchö Özer of Dodrupchen Monastery. Khenpo Damchö said of him on one occasion, “I am just a dog, but I have a lion for a student.” Although it was notoriously difficult to meet Dodrup Jikmé Tenpé Nyima in his later years, Tsullo was able to do so because of his work as a scribe. He copied many texts for Dodrupchen Rinpoche’s personal library and used the work as an opportunity to get access to Rinpoche and to receive clarifications.
Tsultrim Zangpo’s father was Gönpo Wangyal and his mother was Shyiwam Tso, daughter of Khordong Terchen Nüden Dorje. His main residence was at Shukjung Monastery in the Do Valley, which is located about 15 to 20 miles from Dodrupchen Monastery and which belongs to the Northern Treasures tradition. He also spent time at Khordong Monastery, which was under the care of his younger brother, Gyurme Dorje.
Tsultrim Zangpo was a monk who upheld the Vinaya, as well as an accomplished tantric adept, and among his writings is a two-volume commentary on Ngari Panchen’s Ascertainment of the Three Types of Vows (sdom gsum rnam nges), as well as several texts on Dzogchen, including an instruction manual (khrid yig) for the Gongpa Zangthal, which has been translated into English by Tulku Thondup, and a commentary on the famous Prayer of Kuntuzangpo. His other writings include a commentary to Padmasambhava’s Garland of Views and many works related to the tantras of the New Translation tradition.
Those who saw him say that he looked statuesque, seated in meditation posture, hardly ever moving, and with an impressive white beard.
He was the root teacher of Khordong Tertrul Chime Rigdzin, popularly known as C.R. Lama (1922-2002), as well as Tulku Gyenlo and Zhichen Öntrul, who passed away recently in Tibet.
Further Reading
- Dalai Lama, Mind in Comfort and Ease: The Vision of Enlightenment in the Great Perfection, Wisdom Publications, 2007