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'''Niguma''' (Tib.) | '''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. | ||
[[Category:Historical Masters]] | [[Category:Historical Masters]] | ||
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[[Category:Female Masters]] | [[Category:Female Masters]] | ||
Revision as of 10:17, 14 November 2008
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.