Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Tayé
Widely known for synthesizing the knowledge and experience of the many lineages of Buddhism in Tibet, Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Tayé (1813-1899) was recognized by all schools of Buddhism in Tibet as one of the greatest masters of the Rimé, the Non-Sectarian movement.
Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Tayé was a close dharma friend of Jamyang Khyentsé Wangpo (1820-1892) and Chogyur Déchen Lingpa (1829-1870). His famous works are the Dzö Chen Nga (The Five Great Treasures):
- The Shéja Dzö.
- The Damngak Dzö.
- The Kagyü Ngak Dzö.
- the Rinchen Terdzö.
- The Gyachen Kadzö, and also his Uncommon Treasury, which contains the unique secret treasures of his own profound terma revelations.
Since the early 8th century, Tibetans and Himalayan people have treasured "Namtars" as written or spoken narratives that demonstrate the realization of the Buddhist path by exceptional practitioners. These namtars, or spiritual biographies, serve as inspirational guides on the path to enlightenment.
Today, Namtars Foundation aims to record, preserve, and freely offer the world a written and electronic treasury of the oral wisdom of Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhism.
