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'''Niguma''' (Tib.)—an Indian [[yogini]] who is said to be either the sister or consort of [[Naropa]]. After having reached the tenth [[bhumi]] and achieved [[rainbow body]], she could directly receive teachings from [[Vajradhara]]. She transmitted her six yogas, [[ | '''Niguma''' (Tib.)—an Indian [[yogini]] who is said to be either the sister or consort of [[Naropa]]. After having reached the tenth [[bhumi]] and achieved [[rainbow body]], she could directly receive teachings from [[Vajradhara]]. She transmitted her six yogas, the [[Six Yogas of Niguma]], to [[Khyungpo Naljor]] who founded the [[Shangpa Kagyü]] lineage. | ||
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Niguma (Tib.)—an Indian yogini who is said to be either the sister or consort of Naropa. After having reached the tenth bhumi and achieved rainbow body, she could directly receive teachings from Vajradhara. She transmitted her six yogas, the Six Yogas of Niguma, to Khyungpo Naljor who founded the Shangpa Kagyü lineage.