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Abridged Biographies: The Lineage of the Do Family

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. 

Do Dasal Wangmo

Biography

A Lineage Prayer for the Natural Liberation of Grasping

This lineage prayer for Do Khyentse's treasure cycle the Natural Liberation of Grasping (Dzinpa Rangdröl) is found in a liturgical compilation arranged by Galwang Nyima. The prayer comprises verses from the supplication prayer and Tröma practice as located in the revealed treasure texts as well as a short transmission lineage. 

Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje

Lineage Prayer

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

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

Biography of Gyalse Rigpe Raltri 

A biography of Rigpe Raltri written by Tubten Chödar. 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

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

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Losal Drölma was the half-sister and spiritual companion of Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje and is said to be an emanation of Vajravārāhī. She was a Dzogchen teacher in her own right and, purportedly, helped Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje with his treasure revelations.

Losal Drölma 

1802–1861

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