Shyichen Kharmar Sangngak Tengyé Ling
Located on the banks of the Nyi Chu (one of the tributaries of the Nyak Chu), downstream of Awo Séra Tekchen Chökhor Ling, Shyichen Kharmar Sangngak Tengyé Ling is a branch of Katok Dorje Den, the stronghold of the Katok tradition in Kham. The monastery was founded by Lingzhak Orgyen Lhundrub, a student of one of the Trimé Shyingkyong Tulkus. Over time, three main lines of successive emanations appeared in Shyichen Kharmar Sangngak Tengyé: (1) the Shyichen Kyabgön Öntrul (aka Önpo), (2) the Bairo Tulkus and (3) the Namtrul. Before the 1960’s, Shyichen Bairo Tulku Jamyang Tenpé Gyaltsen (1933-2017) was based in Shyichen Kharmar Sangngak Tengyé Ling.
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.
