Khenchen Thubten Chöpel

Chengma Khenchen Thubten Chöpel aka Khenpo Thupga, or Khenga Yishyin Norbu (1886-1956) — an important student of Khenpo Yönga who followed in the footsteps of Patrul Rinpoche. He was renowned for his great scholarship, his contribution to the flourishing of the monastic tradition, and his realization of the Dzogchen teachings. Some of his most important students were: Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Khenpo Jikmé Phuntsok and the Fifth Dzogchen Rinpoche, Jikdral Changchub Dorje.

Further Reading

• Nyoshul Khenpo, A Marvelous Garland of Rare Gems: Biographies of Masters of Awareness in the Dzogchen Lineage, Padma Publications, 2005, pages 471-472.