Jikmé Gyalwé Nyugu
One of the foremost disciples of Rigdzin Jikmé Lingpa (1730-1798), Jikmé Gyalwé Nyugu (1765–1843) devoted the entire latter part of his life to teaching whoever came to listen, giving empowerments or meditation instructions to all who had a pure heart, especially from the Longchen Nyingtik lineage.
He became the root teacher of Dza Paltrül Orgyen Jikmé Chökyi Wangpo (1808-1887), the speech emanation of Jikmé Lingpa. His instructions on the preliminary practices are recorded in Dza Patrül 's famous Kunzang Lamé Shyalung (The Words of My Perfect Teacher).
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.
