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The second of a long line of
Tibetan lamas of the Drukpa Buddhist tradition, Gyalwang
Drukpa Kunga Paljor was born only
born two centuries after the first, his previous
incarnation Tsangpa Gyare Yeshe Dorje
(1161 - 1211).
(During
the absence of a Gyalwang Drukpa, there were nine
successors with the title of "Lion" (instead of
the usual "Dragon") who were all very learned
pandits, three of whom were emanations of Manjushri,
Vajrapani and Avalokiteshvara.)
Kunga
Paljor was popularly known as "Gyalwa Je", a
name given by the dakinis, and he normally used this
name.
This
Gyalwang Drukpa was noted for his attainment in
philosophy, Sanskrit and translation skills. As he was a
realized being, he often went around giving teachings; he
was renowned for teaching the direct way to unveil the
Buddha nature.
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| Kunga Paljor had a vision in which
Gampopa himself conferred the supreme authority upon him
as the chief of the Drukpa Order. His outstanding
disciples were the Three Divine Madmen of Tibet, Drukpa
Kunley, Unyon and Tsangnyon, as well as yogi Thangthong
Gyalpo. (The
Divine Madman Drukpa Kunley (1455-1520) is still one of
the most beloved and revered sages of Tibetan Buddhism.
With his wandering lifestyle, and eccentric and shocking
behavior, he taught the essence of the Truth. His songs
and speeches are full of earthiness and humor. His manner
of relating to people, his compassion and care won him
the hearts of the common people all over Tibet, Bhutan,
Ladakh, and Mongolia. His teachings and biography are
regarded to this very day as one of the most practical
teachings.
With the guidance and prophecy of
Mahakali Dusol Lhamo and the 2nd Gyalwang Drukpa, Drukpa
Kunley set off for Bhutan. There he gained the love,
faith and devotion of the Bhutanese people, to such an
extent that some even thought that the "Drukpa"
in his name meant his nationality and not his
lineage.)
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