Kyechok Lingpa

Courtesy of Thomas K. Shor, Kyechok Lingpa

Kyechok Lingpa was a direct disciple of Dudjom Lingpa, a tertön himself, and the father of Tulshuk Lingpa.

Birth & Family

Kyechok Lingpa was born in Golok, Serta, in Eastern Tibet.

Training

Kyechok Lingpa was first trained at Domang Monastery, and also became a doctor. He studied directly with Dudjom Lingpa.

Activity & Final Years

Kyechok Lingpa was forced by the invading Chinese to flee over the Himalayas to India with his wife, Kilo. Kyechok Lingpa then had a monastery in Patanam, a few days' march from Tulshuk Lingpa's monastery in Simoling, Lahaul, until he died.

Family

Kyechok Lingpa’s son was Tulshuk Lingpa, his granddaughter is Sangyum Kamala, wife of Chatral Rinpoche.

Further Reading

• Thomas K. Shor, 'A Step Away from Paradise: The true story of a Tibetan Lama’s journey to a Land of Immortality'

Internal Links

• Domang Monastery
• Tulshuk Lingpa