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A Series Of Spontaneous Spiritual Songs

In this publication, we are introduced to two spontaneous spiritual songs by Lelung Zhepe Dorje. The first song reverently focuses on a figure named Je Traktung Pawo, though their exact identity remains elusive. The second song shifts to a more introspective theme, emphasising the experience of unobstructed, spontaneous presence—a state free from rigid meditation or effort, embodying the natural flow of awareness.

Lelung Zhepe Dorje

Song

The Great Symbolic Vision at Palpuk Ring: A Dream of Guru Chökyi Wangchuk

One of Guru Chöwang’s most elaborate dreams, this text transmits the Dharma through imposing symbolic imagery. Experienced in 1245, the vision takes Chöwang to his home village, where he finds himself in dialogue with his childhood home. Sparking visions of magnificence and awe, a mountainous man breathing fiery flames, and Guru Rinpoche with a slew of hosts, this text is sure to show the inner world of Guru Chöwang.

Guru Chökyi Wangchuk

Biography

Namkechenma: A Dream of Guru Chökyi Wangchuk

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.

Guru Chökyi Wangchuk

Biography

How Guru Chöwang Met the Guru at Ne Ngön

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.

Guru Chökyi Wangchuk

Biography

An Extraordinary Pure Vision at Kharchu's Nectar Cave: A Dream of Guru Chöwang

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.

Guru Chökyi Wangchuk

Biography

A Brief Biography: The Successive Incarnations of Tsoknyi Öser

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 fulfill his guru's aspirations.

Wönpo Gelek

Biography

The Biography of Ḍākki Losal Drölma

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.

Tubten Chödar 

Biography

The Biography of Gyalse Rigpe Raltri

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.

Tubten Chödar

Biography

A Chronological Timetable:
Lives of Do Khyentse’s Familial Line

This concise table features birth and death dates for essential individuals connected with Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje's familial line.

Tubten Chödar​

Timetable

In Praise of the Goddess Sarasvatī

One of the most famous poems in Tibetan history in which Tsongkhapa calls out and praises the goddess Sarasvatī. This poem is not only chanted in monastic halls but also sung by performing artists and taught in literature classes.

Tsongkhapa Lobzang Drakpa

Praises

A Brief Biography of Jetsunma Do Dasal Wangmo

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.

Tsangpo

Biography

The Charter of the Tibetans In Exile

A translation of pertinent and interesting sections of the Tibetan Charter, a document setting out the organisation structure of its government. This translation is purely for a historical presentation.

Tibetan Government in Exile

Government
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