This is the seventh article in a series on the lineage holders of the Great Perfection, the most sublime spiritual approach.
Zhangton was born in the central part of Tibet in 1097. From his early teens to his mid-twenties, he studied the Tripitaka and all the tantras of both the old and new schools, and his discriminating awareness blossomed forth. During this period, he served many accomplished masters.
After years of intense study and practice, Zhangton had a vision of his root guru, of Tara, Avalokiteshvara and many other deities, who appeared miraculously in the sky before him, giving him prophecies concerning his spiritual activity. Sometime later, the great dharma protector Dorje Legpa appeared to him as a white man wearing a white hat, saying, "Come with me to find accomplishment."
During their journey, Dorje Legpa always provided Zhangton with something to eat and drink and guided him miraculously past many dangers. Finally, having reached the peak of a huge lion-shaped rock, Dorje Legpa vanished! Zhangton looked around noticed the entrance to a cave covered with grass. Outside he found many snakes and frogs, indications of Naga (water spirits) activity. Inside, as Zhangton came upon treasure texts that he had been destined to reveal, Dorje Legpa reappeared holding a lamp. With an intense piercing sound, Dorje Legpa's sister, Ekajati, appeared in wrathful form, her single eye boiling with blood, frightful to behold. Dorje Legpa said, "She instructed that you must undertake 108 tsog offerings and not speak of this to anyone for three years." Zhangton found two turquoise stones at the entrance to the cave, which he sold in order to accomplish the offerings.
Returning to central Tibet, he was blessed by Vimalamitra, who appeared to him in person and in visions, giving him instructions and indicating where to find Vimalamitra's previously hidden treasures.
Journeying northwest through the U-Yug Mountain range, where Chetsun Senge Wangchuck had meditated in secrecy for seven years and achieved full attainment, Zhangton had the supreme good fortune to meet the master himself. Chetsun Senge Wangchuck gave him the complete instructions on the "heart drop" teachings of the Great Perfection.
By the age of 61, Zhangton displayed miraculous qualities such as appearing in the form of one of the buddhas of the five families. His body never cast a shadow, and whenever he taught the Great Perfection, there were often great signs like rainbow canopies in the sky. He was known to have said that if he did not maintain a following of disciples, his body would vanish without a trace.
In Zhangton's seventieth year, he left his physical body amidst wondrous signs of full awakening. During the cremation, many relics appeared in the ashes and there was also a shower of flowers and rainbow lights. This inspired unshakable faith and effortless meditative absorption in those present.
This is the seventh article in a series on the lineage holders of the Great Perfection, the most sublime spiritual approach.
Zhangton was born in the central part of Tibet in 1097. From his early teens to his mid-twenties, he studied the Tripitaka and all the tantras of both the old and new schools, and his discriminating awareness blossomed forth. During this period, he served many accomplished masters.
After years of intense study and practice, Zhangton had a vision of his root guru, of Tara, Avalokiteshvara and many other deities, who appeared miraculously in the sky before him, giving him prophecies concerning his spiritual activity. Sometime later, the great dharma protector Dorje Legpa appeared to him as a white man wearing a white hat, saying, "Come with me to find accomplishment."
During their journey, Dorje Legpa always provided Zhangton with something to eat and drink and guided him miraculously past many dangers. Finally, having reached the peak of a huge lion-shaped rock, Dorje Legpa vanished! Zhangton looked around noticed the entrance to a cave covered with grass. Outside he found many snakes and frogs, indications of Naga (water spirits) activity. Inside, as Zhangton came upon treasure texts that he had been destined to reveal, Dorje Legpa reappeared holding a lamp. With an intense piercing sound, Dorje Legpa's sister, Ekajati, appeared in wrathful form, her single eye boiling with blood, frightful to behold. Dorje Legpa said, "She instructed that you must undertake 108 tsog offerings and not speak of this to anyone for three years." Zhangton found two turquoise stones at the entrance to the cave, which he sold in order to accomplish the offerings.
Returning to central Tibet, he was blessed by Vimalamitra, who appeared to him in person and in visions, giving him instructions and indicating where to find Vimalamitra's previously hidden treasures.
Journeying northwest through the U-Yug Mountain range, where Chetsun Senge Wangchuck had meditated in secrecy for seven years and achieved full attainment, Zhangton had the supreme good fortune to meet the master himself. Chetsun Senge Wangchuck gave him the complete instructions on the "heart drop" teachings of the Great Perfection.
By the age of 61, Zhangton displayed miraculous qualities such as appearing in the form of one of the buddhas of the five families. His body never cast a shadow, and whenever he taught the Great Perfection, there were often great signs like rainbow canopies in the sky. He was known to have said that if he did not maintain a following of disciples, his body would vanish without a trace.
In Zhangton's seventieth year, he left his physical body amidst wondrous signs of full awakening. During the cremation, many relics appeared in the ashes and there was also a shower of flowers and rainbow lights. This inspired unshakable faith and effortless meditative absorption in those present.
This is the seventh article in a series on the lineage holders of the Great Perfection, the most sublime spiritual approach.
Zhangton was born in the central part of Tibet in 1097. From his early teens to his mid-twenties, he studied the Tripitaka and all the tantras of both the old and new schools, and his discriminating awareness blossomed forth. During this period, he served many accomplished masters.
After years of intense study and practice, Zhangton had a vision of his root guru, of Tara, Avalokiteshvara and many other deities, who appeared miraculously in the sky before him, giving him prophecies concerning his spiritual activity. Sometime later, the great dharma protector Dorje Legpa appeared to him as a white man wearing a white hat, saying, "Come with me to find accomplishment."
During their journey, Dorje Legpa always provided Zhangton with something to eat and drink and guided him miraculously past many dangers. Finally, having reached the peak of a huge lion-shaped rock, Dorje Legpa vanished! Zhangton looked around noticed the entrance to a cave covered with grass. Outside he found many snakes and frogs, indications of Naga (water spirits) activity. Inside, as Zhangton came upon treasure texts that he had been destined to reveal, Dorje Legpa reappeared holding a lamp. With an intense piercing sound, Dorje Legpa's sister, Ekajati, appeared in wrathful form, her single eye boiling with blood, frightful to behold. Dorje Legpa said, "She instructed that you must undertake 108 tsog offerings and not speak of this to anyone for three years." Zhangton found two turquoise stones at the entrance to the cave, which he sold in order to accomplish the offerings.
Returning to central Tibet, he was blessed by Vimalamitra, who appeared to him in person and in visions, giving him instructions and indicating where to find Vimalamitra's previously hidden treasures.
Journeying northwest through the U-Yug Mountain range, where Chetsun Senge Wangchuck had meditated in secrecy for seven years and achieved full attainment, Zhangton had the supreme good fortune to meet the master himself. Chetsun Senge Wangchuck gave him the complete instructions on the "heart drop" teachings of the Great Perfection.
By the age of 61, Zhangton displayed miraculous qualities such as appearing in the form of one of the buddhas of the five families. His body never cast a shadow, and whenever he taught the Great Perfection, there were often great signs like rainbow canopies in the sky. He was known to have said that if he did not maintain a following of disciples, his body would vanish without a trace.
In Zhangton's seventieth year, he left his physical body amidst wondrous signs of full awakening. During the cremation, many relics appeared in the ashes and there was also a shower of flowers and rainbow lights. This inspired unshakable faith and effortless meditative absorption in those present.
This is the seventh article in a series on the lineage holders of the Great Perfection, the most sublime spiritual approach.
Zhangton was born in the central part of Tibet in 1097. From his early teens to his mid-twenties, he studied the Tripitaka and all the tantras of both the old and new schools, and his discriminating awareness blossomed forth. During this period, he served many accomplished masters.
After years of intense study and practice, Zhangton had a vision of his root guru, of Tara, Avalokiteshvara and many other deities, who appeared miraculously in the sky before him, giving him prophecies concerning his spiritual activity. Sometime later, the great dharma protector Dorje Legpa appeared to him as a white man wearing a white hat, saying, "Come with me to find accomplishment."
During their journey, Dorje Legpa always provided Zhangton with something to eat and drink and guided him miraculously past many dangers. Finally, having reached the peak of a huge lion-shaped rock, Dorje Legpa vanished! Zhangton looked around noticed the entrance to a cave covered with grass. Outside he found many snakes and frogs, indications of Naga (water spirits) activity. Inside, as Zhangton came upon treasure texts that he had been destined to reveal, Dorje Legpa reappeared holding a lamp. With an intense piercing sound, Dorje Legpa's sister, Ekajati, appeared in wrathful form, her single eye boiling with blood, frightful to behold. Dorje Legpa said, "She instructed that you must undertake 108 tsog offerings and not speak of this to anyone for three years." Zhangton found two turquoise stones at the entrance to the cave, which he sold in order to accomplish the offerings.
Returning to central Tibet, he was blessed by Vimalamitra, who appeared to him in person and in visions, giving him instructions and indicating where to find Vimalamitra's previously hidden treasures.
Journeying northwest through the U-Yug Mountain range, where Chetsun Senge Wangchuck had meditated in secrecy for seven years and achieved full attainment, Zhangton had the supreme good fortune to meet the master himself. Chetsun Senge Wangchuck gave him the complete instructions on the "heart drop" teachings of the Great Perfection.
By the age of 61, Zhangton displayed miraculous qualities such as appearing in the form of one of the buddhas of the five families. His body never cast a shadow, and whenever he taught the Great Perfection, there were often great signs like rainbow canopies in the sky. He was known to have said that if he did not maintain a following of disciples, his body would vanish without a trace.
In Zhangton's seventieth year, he left his physical body amidst wondrous signs of full awakening. During the cremation, many relics appeared in the ashes and there was also a shower of flowers and rainbow lights. This inspired unshakable faith and effortless meditative absorption in those present.
This is the seventh article in a series on the lineage holders of the Great Perfection, the most sublime spiritual approach.
Zhangton was born in the central part of Tibet in 1097. From his early teens to his mid-twenties, he studied the Tripitaka and all the tantras of both the old and new schools, and his discriminating awareness blossomed forth. During this period, he served many accomplished masters.
After years of intense study and practice, Zhangton had a vision of his root guru, of Tara, Avalokiteshvara and many other deities, who appeared miraculously in the sky before him, giving him prophecies concerning his spiritual activity. Sometime later, the great dharma protector Dorje Legpa appeared to him as a white man wearing a white hat, saying, "Come with me to find accomplishment."
During their journey, Dorje Legpa always provided Zhangton with something to eat and drink and guided him miraculously past many dangers. Finally, having reached the peak of a huge lion-shaped rock, Dorje Legpa vanished! Zhangton looked around noticed the entrance to a cave covered with grass. Outside he found many snakes and frogs, indications of Naga (water spirits) activity. Inside, as Zhangton came upon treasure texts that he had been destined to reveal, Dorje Legpa reappeared holding a lamp. With an intense piercing sound, Dorje Legpa's sister, Ekajati, appeared in wrathful form, her single eye boiling with blood, frightful to behold. Dorje Legpa said, "She instructed that you must undertake 108 tsog offerings and not speak of this to anyone for three years." Zhangton found two turquoise stones at the entrance to the cave, which he sold in order to accomplish the offerings.
Returning to central Tibet, he was blessed by Vimalamitra, who appeared to him in person and in visions, giving him instructions and indicating where to find Vimalamitra's previously hidden treasures.
Journeying northwest through the U-Yug Mountain range, where Chetsun Senge Wangchuck had meditated in secrecy for seven years and achieved full attainment, Zhangton had the supreme good fortune to meet the master himself. Chetsun Senge Wangchuck gave him the complete instructions on the "heart drop" teachings of the Great Perfection.
By the age of 61, Zhangton displayed miraculous qualities such as appearing in the form of one of the buddhas of the five families. His body never cast a shadow, and whenever he taught the Great Perfection, there were often great signs like rainbow canopies in the sky. He was known to have said that if he did not maintain a following of disciples, his body would vanish without a trace.
In Zhangton's seventieth year, he left his physical body amidst wondrous signs of full awakening. During the cremation, many relics appeared in the ashes and there was also a shower of flowers and rainbow lights. This inspired unshakable faith and effortless meditative absorption in those present.
