The Drukpa Lineage

The lineage acquired the name Drukpa in the twelfth century when, assuming the human form, Avalokiteshvara - the Great Lord of Universal Compassion - manifested in Tibet as the outstanding disciple of Mahasiddha Lingchen Repa. This sublime being was called Drogon Tsangpa Gyare, the meaning being: Drogon - the Protector of Beings; Tsang - born in the land of Tsang; Gya - from the noble clan of Chinese (Gya) origin; Re - a cotton-clad yogi.

For more information about His Holiness the Twelfth Gyalwang Drukpa, visit www.drukpa.org.

About Naropa and Naropa's Ornaments

Naropa

The Life Story of Naropa

His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa in Naropa's Ornaments

The Bone Ornaments of Naropa

Masters of the Drukpa Lineage (1992, Darjeeling)