Lama Chönyi Longdrol
Born in Béyul Pémakö, Lama Chönyi Longdrol (1922-2012) benefited from intertwined layers of bonds with the Düdjom Tersar lineage.
First, his father, Pékö Lama Könchok Rabten, was a direct student of Düdjom Lingpa in Dartsang Kalzang (Golok). Second, after having traveled to Béyul Pémakö, his father became one of Düdjom Jigdrel Yéshé Dorjé’s early teachers. Third, Lama Chönyi Longdrol became one of Düdjom Jigdrel Yéshé Dorjé’s close students, in Pémakö and later both in Lhasa and Lama Ling (Kongpo). Fourth, growing up with her, Lama Chönyi Longdrol later married Sémo Déchen Yudrön (Düdjom Jigdrel Yéshé Dorjé’s eldest child and daughter).
Lastly, in Pemakö, his father Pékö Lama Könchok Rabten became the second husband of Namgyal Drolma, Düdjom Jigdrel Yéshé Dorjé’s mother.
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Lama Chönyi Longdrol with student
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