Trulshik Pawo Dorje

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Trulshik Rinpoche Kunzang Pawo Dorje courtesy of Dhongthog Rinpoche

Trulshik Rinpoche Kunzang Pawo Dorje ('khrul zhig dpa' bo rdo rje) (d.1960) - the emanation of Melong Dorje and Lhodrak Drupchen. He was from Minyak. He was one of the main students of Dudjom Rinpoche. He spent a long time in Kongpo and then stayed in Sikkim, where he passed away in 1960.

He was the teacher of Crown Prince of Sikkim, Palden Thondup Namgyal who later became King. His other students included Dhongthog Rinpoche and Tulku Thondup. Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö composed several works at his request, especially on the practice of Senge Dongma.