The Wondrous Light of Lunar Nectar is a biography of Chatral Kunga Palden (1878–1944) written by Dilgo Khyentse Tashi Paljor.

This text provides us with an insight into the life of Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje by presenting a concise biography of the master in addition to those of his family. It, moreover, offers stories from the life of his half-sister and spiritual partner, Losal Drölma—an honored teacher in her own right and a figure on the fringe of the Yeshe Dorje tales told in temples. 

This concise biographical prayer to Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje was written by the master himself at the request of a king, most likely Namkha Lhundrub of Trokyab.

Tamdrin Lhamo was a twentieth-century yoginī of the Nyingma monastery Nakla Gar in Chamdo. Her father was the treasure revealer and Dzogchen master Nakla Jangchub Dorje.

Following five days dedicated to Guru Pema’s heart practice, a pure vision befalls Guru Chöwang in which he finds himself atop Mt Meru, where he perceives frightening worldly omens.  Beware of phenomenal demons and one’s arrogance. But never forget there is nothing that does not come from the mind.  

At the crossroads of visions and reality—Is it a dream, a vision, or real life? In this short narrative, Guru Chöwang encounters Master Padmasambhava, while undertaking an alchemical process called a “corpse ritual”. Chöwang’s usual lifelong spiritual companions also approach him, proffering symbolic gifts and teachings. Chöwang’s collected life writings are chock-full of dreams that bleed into reality. Yet, our protagonist was adamant that this truly happened.  

With the “scroll of devastation” in his possession, having retrieved it from his father, Guru Chöwang heads out with a monk to excavate his first treasure. This early dream account narrates Chöwang’s initial encounter with the terrifying Nine-Headed Nāga Demon, lord of the treasure hoard.

Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Taye praises Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo’s profound accomplishment in many of Tibet’s spiritual traditions. This work is an inspiring telling of the teacher’s life.

Khyungtrul Pema Trinle Gyatso, also known as Khyungtrul Kargyam, was a treasure revealer, a highly learned master, and undeniably an important figure in the Rimé movement of the nineteenth century in Kham. Pema Gyurme’s disciple, Khen Orgyen Namgyal, composed this short biographical text, relying upon Khyungtrul’s autobiography and oral account. 

Khenpo Tsöndru's brief biography of his own teacher Pema Tekchok Loden (1879–1955), alias Khenchen Abu Lhagang, tells how he studied under some of the most illustrious masters of his day before serving as abbot for eight years at the famed monastic college of Dzogchen Śrī Siṃha and then retiring to a nearby cave, focusing on meditative practice.

Holder of the Longchen Nyingtik, disciple of Jigme Lingpa, and founder of Kilung Monastery, Jigme Ngotsar Gyatso, aka Getse Lama Sönam Tenzin, helped establish and promulgate the teachings of his masters. Come take a glimpse into the enlightened life of this master by reading his concise biography, penned by Tenzin Lungtok Nyima.

This is a short biographical history of the Mura lineage including previous incarnations culminating in a longer biography of the Third Mura Pema Dechen. Written by Tenzin Lungtok Nyima it clearly describes some of the key moments, activities, teachers, and students of the Mura lineage.

Nun, physician, and treasure revealer, Do Dasal Wangmo was a well-respected female master in eastern Tibet. She was the great-granddaughter of Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje and the last member of his family line. Her religious affinity and familial connections allowed her to follow a contemplative, studious, and altruistic lifestyle as a monastic physician and professor of Tibetan medicine.

Rigpe Raltri was the younger son of Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje and was recognized as the reincarnation of Jigme Lingpa's son, Jigme Nyinche Özer. 

Losal Drölma, half-sister and religious companion of Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje, was pivotal in the treasure teachings that he brought forth and became the Dharma custodian of his teachings. while imbibing the streams of instructions, she spent a wealth of time in retreat and grew rich in experiential realization. 

These introductory biographies of the successive reincarnations of Tsoknyi Özer invite us to the land of liberation by establishing their enlightened lifestyles as examples. The text highlights the significance of devotion towards a spiritual master as, for example, the Third Tsokyni lighting his ring finger on fire, offering it as a lamp to fulfil his guru's aspirations.