Khenpo Chemchok Döndrup Tsal

Khenpo Chemchok Döndrup Tsal (1893-1957) — a teacher of Tulku Thondup and an author of a commentary on Rigdzin Düpa. He taught at Dodrupchen Monastery and many other places.

Tulku Thondup writes:

In appearance he was very simple, humble, and easygoing. But in knowledge he was rich, his intellect was sharp and deep, and his mind was gentle and kind.

His main teachers were Khenpo Könmé (Tulku Thondup's previous incarnation), Dodrupchen Jikmé Tenpé Nyima, Tulku Pema Dorje, Katok Situ Chökyi Gyatso, the Fifth Dzogchen Rinpoche, Tertön Sogyal and Rigdzin Chenpo of Dorje Drak.

Further Reading

• Tulku Thondup, Masters of Meditation and Miracles, Shambhala, 2002, pp. 283-291.